⁠Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Mikel Arteta’s men pulled an impressive win over PSG in the last UCL game.

Round three of the UEFA Champions League is underway as we witness Mikel Arteta’s troops welcome Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium aiming to continue their unbeaten streak. 

Arsenal have started their journey in the UEFA Champions League excellently, gathering four points from the opening two matches. They are firmly living up to the expectations of favourites, having recently pulled a statement win over PSG. Although they suffered a defeat in their last game against Bournemouth, you would expect the Gunners to bounce back in this game given the quality of players in their squad. 

Meanwhile, Shakhtar Donetsk have endured a mixed start in the competition, finding themselves in the 27th position after matchday two. They started their tenure with a goalless draw against Bologna but were dealt a huge blow in the next game against Atalanta, who pulled a 3-0 win over them in their backyard. Now, they face another tough task against the Gunners, who will be the favourites heading into this game. 

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 at 8:00 PM UK

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Emirates Stadium 

Form:

⁠Arsenal (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L

Shakhtar Donetsk (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Kai Havertz (⁠Arsenal)

Kai Havertz has started the new season in brilliant form and finally seems to have unlocked his potential for the Gunners with whom he is enjoying a productive spell.  This season, he already has seven goals to his name in all competitions and has thrived under the system Mikel Arteta is deploying. Although he is not a typical striker, Havertz brings different qualities to the team with his brilliant movement and ability to occupy the space.

Georgiy Sudakov (Shakhtar Donetsk)

Georgiy Sudakov has emerged into an exciting talent for Shakhtar Donetsk who they see as the present and future of the team. Sudakov is arguably one of the best players in the team who can win games for them with his playmaking ability and goal-scoring prowess. This season seems to be the breakthrough year for him as he is looking unstoppable having already scored seven goals from 12 games. The player also has three assists to his name. 

Match Facts

• Arsenal defeated PSG by 2-0 in the last UCL match
• Shakhtar Donetsk were defeated by Atalanta, 3-0
• Arsenal are unbeaten in their last eight home games

⁠Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Kai Havertz to score the first goal – 9/2 with bet365
• Tip 2: Arsenal to win this game – 1/9 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Both the teams to score in this game– 5/4 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Arsenal have a few injury concerns in their squad. Bukayo Saka along with Martin Ødegaard and Kieran Tierney remain sidelined for this game. William Saliba who remains suspended for the next Premier League match will be able to participate in this game as the suspension doesn’t count in European competitions. 

Meanwhile, Shakhtar Donetsk will miss the services of Danylo Sikan and Tymur Puzankov due to a broken nose and cruciate ligament injury respectively. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 4

⁠Arsenal – 2

Shakhtar Donetsk – 2

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup

⁠Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Partey, Rice, Merino; Trossard, Havertz, Martinelli

Shakhtar Donetsk predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Riznyk (GK); Konoplia, Bondar, Matviyenko, Azarovi; Stepanenko, Kryskiv, Sudakov; Zubkov, Traore, Kevin

Match Prediction for ⁠Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk

This match is going to be an interesting one as two of the best teams in their respective leagues take on each other. Arsenal are clear favourites for the three points considering their performance in recent seasons. But they cannot underestimate the Ukrainian side who could pose a tough challenge. 

Prediction: ⁠Arsenal 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk

Telecast for ⁠Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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