Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens FC

Shakhtar Donetsk
l l w l d
3 - 1
1.39
xG
1.12
Full Time
AEK Athens FC
w w d w w
Pedrinho
34'
Vinicius Augusto
80'
86'
L. Majer
28'
Predictions
Stats
Odds
Predictions

Combo Double chance : draw or AEK Athens FC and -3.5 goals

Shakhtar Donetsk are having a rough time. They lost several of their recent matches, including some heavy defeats, and only managed a draw in their most recent game. AEK Athens have also had a mixed run, with a couple of losses and a big defeat among their recent results, but they did pick up a win not long ago. Overall, both teams look a bit shaky rather than in great form.

There's no recent history between these two to look back on, so it's hard to say if their meetings usually produce lots of goals. Given how both sides have been playing, this looks like a close and possibly low-scoring game, with neither team clearly on top. It wouldn't be surprising if it ended in a draw, though AEK Athens might just edge it.

Last Updated: 12 Oct 2026 06:00 PM
starting lineups
 
D. Riznyk
 
M. Matvienko
 
Valeriy Bondar
7.75
 
Vinicius Augusto
 
O. Ocheretko
 
Newerton
6.35
 
Marlon Gomes
7.03
 
Pedrinho
 
Alisson
 
Kauã Elias
 
A. Brignoli
 
S. Pilios
 
F. Relvas
6.19
 
Harold Moukoudi
 
L. Rota
 
A. Koita
6.51
 
R. Marin
 
M. Vitalis
7.27
 
L. Majer
 
L. Jovic
 
Zini
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Shakhtar Donetsk
' Out: Newerton
63
Y. Nazaryna
81' Out: Marlon Gomes
81
Luca Meirelles
' Out: Kauã Elias
87
Lucas Ferreira
' Out: Alisson
87
Substitutes for AEK Athens FC
Joao Mario
71' Out: L. Majer
71
M. Gacinovic
' Out: Zini
71
K. Kairinen
' Out: M. Vitalis
78
B. Varga
' Out: L. Jovic
79
O. Zubkov
83' Out: R. Marin
83
statistics
54 Ball Possession 46
3 Goals 1
1.39 Expected Goals 1.12
match facts

REFEREE

C. Kavanagh

STADIUM

Stamford Bridge

LOCATION

London

  • This is the first-ever competitive meeting between Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Athens, with no head-to-head history to call upon.
  • Shakhtar Donetsk have won just one of their last five matches across all competitions, a run that includes three defeats.
  • AEK Athens have also struggled for consistency, losing three of their last five, including a heavy 5-0 defeat.
  • Shakhtar's recent form has been poor, with their most recent outing ending in a 1-1 draw.
  • AEK Athens have scored in three of their last five matches, but have also failed to score twice in that span.
  • Shakhtar Donetsk average just 0.93 goals per game, highlighting their attacking struggles.
  • AEK Athens boast a significantly higher average of 1.56 goals per game, suggesting a more potent attack.
  • AEK Athens dominate possession with an average of 58.38%, compared to Shakhtar's 47.42%.
  • AEK Athens also average more shots per game (14.22) than Shakhtar Donetsk (9.62).
  • The prediction model gives Shakhtar a 0% chance of winning, with a 50% chance of a draw and a 50% chance of an AEK Athens victory.
  • AEK Athens are heavily favoured in the form comparison (88% vs 13%) and defensive comparison (100% vs 0%).
  • The recommended bet is a Double Chance on Draw or AEK Athens, combined with under 3.5 goals, at odds of 1.50 with William Hill.
Last Updated: 12 Oct 2026 06:00 PM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
5 Corners 2
16 Fouls 17
4 Offsides 2
12 Shots 13
4 Shots on Goal 3
1 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
3 Goals 1
1 Goals Conceded 3
0 Clean Sheets 0
last matches
uefa champions league standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#17
3
1
1
1
1
4
#29
3
1
0
2
-5
3