The former midfielder of “Karpaty”, “Mykolaiv” and other clubs Mykhailo Kopolovets made a prediction for the group stage match of the Champions League between “Borussia” Dortmund and “Shakhtar”.
Mykhailo Kopolovets (photo: footballhub.com.ua)“In terms of playing style, Borussia and Shakhtar are somewhat similar: focused on attack, and in both teams, creative midfielders 'make the weather'. But this opponent is not infallible in defense, so they do not always achieve the desired result even in matches against less renowned opponents.
What can explain Borussia's recent series of defeats? Perhaps the early start of the second part of the season disrupted Dortmund's rhythm, as they had to play official matches on several fronts with a tight schedule. Fatigue has certainly taken its toll.
In contrast, Shakhtar, after the preparation stage in Turkey, was in form in the last match against Brest, it was hard to believe that it was only the second half of January on the calendar. We will see if this enthusiasm will be enough in Dortmund against a motivated opponent who realistically claims to be in the top eight, while only an incredible coincidence can help Shakhtar go further.
Still, we should not forget that there is still the club's image. In Dortmund, it will be a great opportunity for the miners to make a name for themselves in a confrontation that will attract significant attention from fans, experts, and scouts. I am convinced that this match will be rich in scoring opportunities and goals. It will be difficult for Shakhtar, but I lean towards the idea that the opponents will exchange goals,” said Kopolovets.
