Shakthar vs Besiktas: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

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Shakhtar vs Besiktas: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 31, 2025 | Stadion Miejski im | UEFA Europa League | 19:00 (BST)

Shakhtar and Besiktas meet in UEFA Europa League qualifying action on Thursday night at the Stadion Miejski, with our advanced algorithm predicting a victory for Shakhtar.

Key Betting Tip: Shakhtar to win at 1.05 odds (QuinnBet) represents superb value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Shakhtar vs Besiktas Predicted Lineups

Shakhtar Predicted XI: Riznyk, Konoplya, Bondar, Matviyenko, Henrique, Gomes, Santana, Ocheretko, Sudakov, Kevin, Eguinaldo.

Besiktas Predicted XI: Gunok, Svensson, Paulista, Udokhai, Jurasek, Tiknaz, Fernandes, Rashica, Kokcu, Silva, Abraham.

Shakhtar vs Besiktas Current League Standings

Meeting in the second round of Europa League qualifying, Shakhtar began their Europa League journey in the first round, facing Finnish side Ilves. Shakhtar came out victorious, following a dominant tie, winning the opening leg 6-0 before drawing 0-0 away from home.

On the other hand, Besiktas started their campaign in the second round, and qualification for the Europa League already looks a long step away after losing 4-2 to Shakhtar in the first leg. Traveling away from home, Besiktas will need a big performance as they remain two wins away from the Europa League.

Shakhtar vs Besiktas Head-to-Head Timeline

With both teams typically playing in European football, Shakhtar and Besiktas have met on only a handful of occasions. Within their four meetings, Besiktas come out as the victors with three wins. The last result between the sides was a 4-2 victory for Shakhtar in July of this year.

Recent Head-to-Head Results: • November 2013: Besiktas 1-4 Shakhtar

• July 2018: Besiktas 0-0 Shakhtar

• July 2024: Besiktas 0-1 Shakhtar

• July 2025: Besiktas 2-4 Shakhtar

Recent Shakhtar vs Besiktas Match Analysis

Shakhtar Last 5 Matches:

• Inhulets Petrove 1-4 Shakhtar

• Rukh Lviv 1-1 Shakhtar

• Shakhtar 6-0 Ilves

• Ilves 0-0 Shakhtar

• Besiktas 2-4 Shakhtar

Shakhtar have been in fabulous form, unbeaten in their last five matches, and have netted 15 goals in their last five games. Following a victory in the first leg of the tie, Shakhtar will have all the confidence and advantages as they return home.

Besiktas Last 5 Matches:

• Bodrum FK 0-4 Besiktas

• Admira Wacker 1-1 Besiktas

• Wolfsberger AC 3-2 Besiktas

• FC Petrzalka 1898 2-1 Besiktas

• Besiktas 2-4 Shakhtar

Having lost their last three consecutive games, Besiktas are on a tricky patch of form, and with a mountain to climb in Poland, Besiktas will have to produce a near-perfect performance.

Shakhtar vs Besiktas Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Shakhtar victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Football Park’s Best Bet: Shakhtar to Win @ 1.05 (QuinnBet) - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Shakhtar win in this fixture. Their superior form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Shakhtar vs BesiktasKevin (Shakhtar): A key man for Shakhtar on the wing, Kevin has been in phenomenal form throughout the Europa League qualifiers, scoring three goals and assisting two.

**Tammy Abraham (Besiktas): **The new man for Besiktas, Abraham is an accomplished goal-scorer at the top level of European football, and after scoring in the previous fixture between the sides, the Englishman is a player to look out for.

Shakhtar vs Besiktas Match Facts

Stadium Information: Located in the West of Krakow, Poland, the Stadion Miejski im holds a capacity of 33,320.