Borussia Dortmund hosts Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday at Signal Iduna Park in a vital UEFA Champions League clash.
Dortmund, with 12 points in 14th place, must win to advance, though their qualification depends on other results. They’ve struggled recently, failing to win in their last five games, including a 2-1 loss to Bologna. They’ve scored 19 goals but conceded 11 in the competition.
Shakhtar, in 27th with seven points, need a win and favorable results elsewhere to stay in the hunt. They recently beat Brest 2-0 and are third in the Ukrainian league. In the Champions League, they’ve scored seven goals and conceded 13.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Dortmund vs. Shakhtar Donetsk live stream, TV channel
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What time does Dortmund vs. Shakhtar Donetsk kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany and kicks off on Wednesday, January 29 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Jan. 29 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Jan. 29 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Jan. 29 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Jan. 29 | 12:00 p.m. |
Dortmund vs. Shakhtar Donetsk predicted lineups, team news
Borussia Dortmund could face a reshuffled lineup under interim manager Mike Tullberg, who steps in following the departure of Nuri Sahin. Injury concerns add to the potential changes, with Niklas Sule and Felix Nmecha ruled out of action.
This might pave the way for some tactical adjustments or fresh faces to feature in the squad as the team adapts to the new management.
Dortmund predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Kobel — Gross, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson — Beier, Can, Reyna — Duranville, Guirassy, Bynoe-Gittens.
Injuries: Niklas Sule, Felix Nmecha
Suspensions: None
At the Westfalenstadion, the visitors arrive with a relatively smaller squad, a consequence of several key departures over recent years. However, their injury concerns are minimal, with attacking midfielder Maycon being the only doubt due to a knee issue. This could allow for a more consistent lineup despite their limited options.
Shakhtar Donetsk predicted XI (4-1-4-1, right to left): Riznyk — Tobias, Bondar, Matvyenko, Azarovi — Kryskiv — Pedrinho, Zubkov, Sudakov, Kevin — Eguinaldo.
Injuries: Maycon
Suspensions: None
Dortmund vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction
Borussia Dortmund face a tough challenge on Wednesday, grappling with low confidence after Nuri Şahin’s dismissal. Shakhtar Donetsk, desperate for a win, pose a significant threat, and Dortmund’s instability may leave them vulnerable against a determined opponent.
- Prediction: Dortmund 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Wednesday, January 29
- Aston Villa vs. Celtic (3:00 p.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Atalanta (3:00 p.m.)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Sparta Prague (3:00 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Slovan Bratislava (3:00 p.m.)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Shakhtar Donetsk (3:00 p.m.)
- Brest vs. Real Madrid (3:00 p.m.)
- Dinamo Zagreb vs. AC Milan (3:00 p.m.)
- Girona vs. Arsenal (3:00 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. Monaco (3:00 p.m.)
- Juventus vs. Benfica (3:00 p.m.)
- Lille vs. Feyenoord (3:00 p.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Club Brugge (3:00 p.m.)
- PSV vs. Liverpool (3:00 p.m.)
- Red Bull Salzburg vs. Atlético Madrid (3:00 p.m.)
- Sporting CP vs. Bologna (3:00 p.m.)
- Sturm Graz vs. RB Leipzig (3:00 p.m.)
- Stuttgart vs. PSG (3:00 p.m.)
- Young Boys vs. Red Star Belgrade (3:00 p.m.)
