PSV arrive in the Champions League opener on the back of five straight Eredivisie wins or draws, scoring 18 goals in those five matches. Shakhtar are solid enough domestically with four wins from five, but the quality gap at this level is real. The only prior meeting ended 3-2 in Eindhoven, both sides scoring. PSV have no clean sheets in their last five, and Shakhtar conceded in 3 of their last 5. The model sees goals as the dominant story here. PSV scored in all 5 recent matches; over 2.5 landed in all 5 of their last games. Shakhtar scored in 4 of 5. Three of the four bookmakers price Over 2.5 at 1.44-1.45, which sits inside fair value given the data. Back Over 2.5 goals at 1.45. The numbers are pointing one direction: goals. PSV's firepower alone makes the line look thin at 1.45, but the model rates it the clearest edge on the card.
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| 27.11.24 | UEFA Champions League | 3–2 | O2.5 |
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