Matchup between NK Brinje Grosuplje & Shakhtar Donetsk is shaping to be one of those games where recent results goes out the window. Underway
NK Brinje Grosuplje’s been hot and cold, their displays yo-yoing from inspired to baffling. Meanwhile, Shakhtar Donetsk’s scrapping through a tough stretch, their rearguard looking porous.
Checking past contests, it’s a toss-up. NK Brinje Grosuplje’s had the upper hand lately, but footy’s got a short memory.
My two cents: Both sides’ve got problems. NK Brinje Grosuplje’s midfield’s stuttering, while Shakhtar Donetsk’s attack craves a killer instinct.
In terms of the Club Friendly Games, this fixture carries greater importance. The competition’s battle for European places means every point matters, and both teams know a positive result here could shift momentum in the rankings. Recent form in the Club Friendly Games suggests neither side can afford slip-ups, making this encounter even more compelling.
Still, there’s something about this one—perhaps, it’s the game where a player steps up.
Bottom line: This isn't just another fixture—it's unmissable football with implications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.
Over the last meetings NK Brinje Grosuplje holds victories - 3, losses - 2 and draws - 0. Shakhtar Donetsk on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: victories - 3, losses - 0 and draws - 2. Based on this data we can assume that Shakhtar Donetsk currently is in better form, unlike NK Brinje Grosuplje.
NK Brinje Grosuplje: Domzale – (Loss 4:2), Koper – (Win 1:0), FC Arges – (Loss 1:2), Gorica – (Win 1:2), Ilirija Ljubljana – (Win 4:1).
Shakhtar Donetsk: Tampereen Ilves – (Win 6:0), 1. FC Slovacko – (Draw 1:1), Gorica – (Win 1:0), Rukh Lviv – (Draw 1:1), Ingulets Petrove – (Win 1:4).
