FK Zorya Luhansk vs Shakhtar Donetsk tips and predictions

Premier League match offers big price for FK Zorya Luhansk glory

Here is one of those previews where there is no argument that the away side is better in every facet of the game. But even if they score nine goals, there is just no logic to taking the short price.

The hosts are going into the match having added 5 wins to their ledger in their last 6 home games. If Shakhtar Donetsk lose this it will go down as a collosal upset. But that price on the underdogs just looks too big.

FK Zorya Luhansk need to accept that their chances are likely to come against the run of play. If the hosts can somehow have a bearing on the destiny of the match, it will have a lot to do with their growing goal count. The hosts have enjoyed some superb passages of play in their previous displays. They scored two or more goals in 5 of their recent 10 matches while keeping alert at the back. In defence, they have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home games.

Shakhtar Donetsk have not enjoyed some of their recent trips. They actually conceded three or more goals in 2 of their last 5 away matches. If there are genuine concerns, maybe they are manifesting themselves at the other end of the pitch. Goal scoring chances away from their own turf have proved elusive for the visitors. They've scored one or less goals in 3 of their last 4 away matches.

If Shakhtar Donetsk are to justify their short price they may come out eager to maintain a clean sheet. It isn't a strong view so maybe give it a miss but the No BTTS bet is fair enough.

The visitors are obviously legitimate favourites but they are simply too short. It will ultimately come down to which team imposes their will on the other. There's an argument to be made that the distance between the two sides isn't as significant as you think. Just a half-chance could be enough. FK Zorya Luhansk to win has to be the value.