On Thursday, starting at 20:00, Sahtior Donetk – Eintracht Frankfurt, from the sixteen European Championships, the first game, the 2018-2019 edition, will be played.
The two bands have not met in European competitions so far.
Sahtior Donetk leads the championship in Ukraine, although he has only one success in the last 3 rounds. The “miners” gathered 45 points in the standings, 7 over the rival Dinamo Kiev, both of which are already qualified for the title-play. Portuguese player Paulo Fonseca’s team has transferred some young players this winter, but has split from the experienced Ukrainian defender Yaroslav Rakytskyi, bought by Zenit Sankt-Petersburg for 10 million euros.
Adi Hutter’s “Pupils” have definitely dominated the Europa League group, achieving a maximum of 6 rounds. Frankfurt is one of the most spectacular bands in the Bundesliga, but also efficient. Luka Jovic and Sebastien Haller scored 33 goals in all competitions. “The Vultures” came after three consecutive draws in the domestic championship, but they were close to an important success with Borussia Dortmund, a duel ending with the final score of 1-1.
It will be a very interesting double, in which the German group is considered the favorite at the bookmakers. But Sahtior benefits from a vast European experience that can count. We believe both teams will be able to score, and the qualification will be decided in Frankfurt.
PREDICTION: Over 2,5 goals @ 1,90
