Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk Predictions

• Both teams have netted in seven of Real Madrid’s last nine games
• Shakhtar Donetsk have seen both teams score in their last four outings
• Real are unbeaten this season, picking up nine wins from ten matches

Will Real return to winning ways?

After nine consecutive wins, Real Madrid finally dropped points on Sunday as they drew 1-1 with Osasuna, the seventh time both teams have scored in their last nine fixtures.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side have made a habit of conceding cheap goals, but they have been stunning at the other end of the field, netting 25 times already.

Los Blancos are also unbeaten in their last nine outings at the Bernabeu, while winning nine of their last 12 there in the Champions League, so will provide a formidable test for Shakhtar.

Can Shakhtar pull off an upset?

It would not be unprecedented for Real to slip up to lesser opposition in this competition, given they were beaten by Sheriff at the Bernabeu last season.

Their defence will certainly be given a workout by a Shakhtar side who have netted in each of their last six games, with both teams netting in four of the last five.

Donetsk’s away record in the Champions League is concerning though, suffering three defeats in the last four, including 2-1 here to Real 11 months ago.

I predict that both teams will score in this game but that Real Madrid will win, with 2-1 to the hosts my correct score prediction.