Ukrainian side Shaktar Donetsk would be hosting Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv today at their home on the second leg of the Europa League Round of 32.
This match sees Shakhtar Donetsk host Israeli opposition for the first time in European competition.
Shakhtar Donetsk have only lost one of their last 11 home matches in the UEFA Europa League (W7 D3), winning their last two against Benfica and VfL Wolfsburg last season.
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It is important to note that when winning the first leg, Shakhtar Donetsk have progressed from seven of their last eight two-legged UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League ties (excluding qualifiers), failing only against Celta de Vigo in the 2016-17 last 32.
But then, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s only previous away match in the knockout stages of this competition was a 3-0 defeat against FC Basel at this same stage in 2013-14.
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s previous two away matches against Ukrainian opposition have both come against Dynamo Kyiv, drawing 3-3 in 2011-12 before losing 1-0 in 2015-16.
Also, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s previous two away matches against Ukrainian opposition have both come against Dynamo Kyiv, drawing 3-3 in 2011-12 before losing 1-0 in 2015-16.
Expect Shaktar to progress having won 2-0 away. It is a sure win for the Ukrainian side.
CcnWorldTech Betting Prediction: Home win
