Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Champions League 2026-27
This will be the third-ever clash between these clubs!
Football Club Shakhtar Donetsk are all set to lock horns with Sporting CP for their fourth league phase clash of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 season. These sides will have a face-off at Stamford Bridge in London, England.
The Ukrainian Premier League side have only been able to put in decent performances in the ongoing campaign of the European competition. In their first three games of the tournament, they have only secured one win so far and that was against AEK Athens. Inter Milan outplayed Shakhtar Donetsk in their recent clash.
Arda Turan’s men will be looking to control the game from the start and must make sure of not to give the ball away on multiple occasions.
In their recent UEFA Champions League encounter, the Lions suffered a 2-3 loss at the hands of Lens in what was an overwhelming performance by them. They now have two wins in their first three games and will be eager to get back to winning ways. The Rui Borges-led team are going to face a tough challenge now.
Being away from home is surely going to put Sporting CP at a disadvantage.
Kick-off:
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- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Stamford Bridge
- Date: Tuesday, November 3
- Kick-off Time: 11:15 pm IST/ 05:45 pm GMT/ 01:45 pm ET/ 10:45 am PT
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Shakhtar: W-L-L-W-W
Sporting: W-L-D-W-W
Players to Watch
Alisson Santana (Shakhtar Donetsk)
Alisson Santana has scored three goals in the last two games for the Ukrainian Premier League side. He is all set to play a crucial role in the final third for Shakhtar Donetsk. With his fast pace, the Brazilian is quite tough to predict on the right side of the pitch.
Pedro Lima (Sporting CP)
From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Pedro Lima is all set to be an important asset for Sporting CP. He opened the scoring for his side in their last league matchup and will be eager to engrave his name on the score sheet once again. The 23-year-old took the most shots and kept the opponent’s defence under pressure.
Match Facts
- Shakhtar Donetsk haven’t conceded a goal in their last three matches.
- Sporting CP are on a two-match winning streak.
- Both of the previous games between these clubs have ended in favor of the Lions.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Sporting CP to win @1/1 SkyBet
- Goals under 3.5 @10/21 Unibet
- Luis Suarez to score @27/20 Ladbrokes
Injury and Team News
Pedrinho, Marlon and Eguinaldo are not going to be in action for Galarasary. They are injured. Irakli Azarovi might also sit out due to fitness issues
Sporting CP will miss out on the services of Zeno Debast, Rodrigo Zalazar and Nuno Santos due to their injuries.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 2
Shakhtar Donetsk (wins): 0
Sporting CP (wins): 2
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Shakhtar Donetsk predicted XI (4-1-4-1)
Riznyk (GK); Tobias, Bondar, Matviyenko, Henrique; Ocheretko; Santana, Karavaev, Gomes, Mendoza; Elias
Sporting CP predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Pereira (GK); Fresnada, Quaresma, Inacio, Araujo; Doumbia, Altimira; Catamo, Lima, Irankunda; Suarez
Match Prediction
Shakhtar Donetsk will be at home and at an advantage. Sporting CP are going to bring a tough challenge for them out there.
The Lions are likely to emerge victorious and secure three points.
Prediction: Shakhtar Donetsk 1-2 Sporting CP
Telecast Details
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC
Ukraine: Megogo, Football TV UA*
Portugal: Sport TV, DAZN, LiveMode
USA: Paramount+, TUDN, DAZN
When and where is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP Champions League match?
Stamford Bridge is set to witness this clash on November 3.
Where and how to watch UEFA Champions League live in India?
Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV can be used to view all the matches live.
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