PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction

THE FORECAST

PSV plays at home in the Philips Stadium and is unbeaten in five matches, which provides a solid foundation despite a significant injury list with names like Schouten, Obispo and Plea weakening the midfield and attack. Both teams have had 5 days of rest and then play again within 3-4 days, which allows for some rotation but the Champions League context for both is serious enough to guarantee a strong starting lineup. Shakhtar, developed under Arda Turan via the Conference League, has Brazilian creativity but travels to a cold (maximum 19°C) Eindhoven with multiple absences as well, which gives the home team the advantage on their own pitch.