Europe - Europa League
New customers only | Commercial content | 18+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Kennedy Kechula | in Europa League Predictions
Shakhtar Donetsk will land in Krakow, Poland, to host Besiktas in the return leg of their Europa League qualifier. The two are seeking a spot in the third qualifying round, and below we have a prediction for the match.
Due to the war in Ukraine, Shakhtar will have to contend with playing home matches away from home for another season. With such an experience, they ground out a 4-2 win in Turkey to take the lead in this tie.
They will be looking to complete the job, with another heavyweight clash awaiting in the third round – could be Rangers or Panathinaikos.
In a clash of high-profile managers, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking to overturn the deficit inflicted at home by Arda Turan’s Shakhtar.
Besiktas were second best from the start, finding themselves trailing 2-0 after 28 minutes, and the Norwegian will want his charges to start better. This shaky run started last season, and Besiktas have just one win in the last four matches.
They advanced last season with a massive scoreline, beating Lugano 8-4 on aggregate, and will want a successive appearance in the league phase. In their last away match, Besiktas blanked Bodrumspor 4-0 and will be praying for a similar outcome against much stronger side.
Limited Offer. Currently at Stake
The Best Betting Odds for Shakhtar Donetsk v Besiktas Istanbul Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.1 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
|
|
2.05 | 3.75 | 2.8 |
|
|
2.05 | 3.5 | 3 |
|
|
2.05 | 3.75 | 3 |
|
|
1.94 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
|
Limited Offer. Currently at Stake
What is the prediction for the football match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Besiktas Istanbul?
Our prediction for the Shakhtar Donetsk vs Besiktas Istanbul match is: Shakhtar Donetsk wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 31/07/2025 between Shakhtar Donetsk and Besiktas Istanbul in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.79% for a win of Shakhtar Donetsk against Besiktas Istanbul with odds of 2.15 at Betobet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Shakhtar Donetsk vs Besiktas Istanbul is 31.52% with odds of 4.1 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 27.69% chance ⭐ for a win of Besiktas Istanbul vs Shakhtar Donetsk with odds of 3.2 at Unibet.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Besiktas Istanbul Form
Shakhtar Donetsk and Besiktas Istanbul Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jul 2025 - Europa League
18 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
17 Jul 2025 - Europa League
11 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jul 2025 - Europa League
6 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jul 2025 - Europa League
6 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
14 May 2025 - Ukraine Cup
27 Apr 2025 - Premier League
19 Apr 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jul 2025 - Europa League
18 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
17 Jul 2025 - Europa League
11 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
24 May 2025 - Premier League
18 May 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jul 2025 - Europa League
17 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
16 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
13 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Jun 2025 - Super Lig
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jul 2025 - Europa League
17 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2025 - Super Lig
11 May 2025 - Super Lig
25 Apr 2025 - Super Lig
12 Apr 2025 - Super Lig
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
13 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Jun 2025 - Super Lig
18 May 2025 - Super Lig
4 May 2025 - Super Lig
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Besiktas Istanbul Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
24 Jul 2025 - Europa League
17 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
Shakhtar Donetsk - Besiktas Istanbul Key Points
- Shakhtar Donetsk are unbeaten in their last 10 matches.
- In Besiktas’ last four competitive matches, they lost twice.
- Shakhtar won three of their last five home Europa League matches.
- Away from home in five Europa League matches, Besiktas won once.
- Besiktas have suffered four losses in their last five Europa League games.
Limited Offer. Currently at Stake
Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs Besiktas Istanbul Prediction
Shakhtar Donetsk didn’t look like a threat to Besiktas going into the opening leg of this tie. If Besiktas underrated the Ukrainians, then they have tough corrections to make. Shakhtar have done well in recent matches in Europe and playing away from home will not stall them.
They face a Besiktas side with four losses in five Europa League matches and the Turkish side also struggles on the road in this competition. Our prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk v Besiktas is that Shakhtar Donetsk wins the match.
Use £/€50 free bets for the Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Besiktas Istanbul game!
Are you planning to bet on the upcoming match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Besiktas Istanbul? Why not take advantage of the free bets from Bet365? Use our promo code STYVIP1 and open your account. Bet365 offers a welcome package of €/£50 free bet credits if you bet €/£10 as a new player.
Try your luck on this year's Europa League! You need to make your qualifying bet of €/£10 within 30 days of opening an account and this can be on any sport with at least one selection priced at 1.2 (1/5) or bigger.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
Limited Offer. Currently at Stake
