Shakhtar Donetsk-Malmo FF Statistical Preview

Team News Shakhtar Donetsk Taison could retain to the starting XI having missed their last Champions League outing through injury. Alex Teixeira has been in sublime form in the league and Shakhtar's hopes are very much pinned on his ability in front of goal. He has scored 18 goals from just 12 league games this season. Olexandr Kucher and Darijo Srna are one booking away from suspension. Malmo FF Yotun returns from suspension, but may miss out following Pa Konate's impressive outing last time out. Rasmus Bengtsson and Markus Rosenberg are a booking away from a ban. Match Facts Shakhtar have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Shakhtar lose/lose 19.00 Shakhtar have failed to score in their last 3 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Shakhtar lose or draw 3.40 There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Malmo FF's last 4 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Under 2.5 goals 2.35 Shakhtar have lost their last 3 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Shakhtar lose 10.50 * Odds from Prediction Shakhtar Donetsk have been hugely disappointing in the Champions League this season and are facing the prospect of finishing the group stages with 0 points with fixtures against PSG and Real Madrid to follow the reception of Malmo. They are also looking for their first goal, with most of their hopes pinned on the performances of Alex Teixeira. The Champions League is now the only focus for Malmo, having finished their league campaign at the weekend. Malmo are in pole position to finish third and drop into the Europa League and they should achieve this with just a point here, knowing Shakhtar are unlikely to take anything against PSG and Madrid. A win for the home side, however, would bring in head-to-head and then goal difference, so there is still much to play for.