Updated 2 November 2026.
Shakhtar Donetsk host Sporting CP at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday 3 November, kick-off 17:45 UK, in the Champions League league phase. Shakhtar sit 17th of 36 on 4 points and have conceded 3 goals in three games. Sporting are 12th on 6 points, having scored 7 in three games, and bet365 make them the 2.00 favourites to win.
Shakhtar have won one, drawn one and lost one in the league phase. They beat AEK Athens 3-1 on 14 October, then lost 1-0 at Inter on 21 October. Domestically they've since drawn 0-0 with Zorya Luhansk and won 2-0 against Obolon'-Brovar on 30 October. They have won seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, drawing two and losing one.
Across their three league phase games Shakhtar concede 1.00 goals a game, the 10th fewest among the 81 teams in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. Up front it is quieter: 1.33 goals per game is the 35th fewest, and 3.33 shots on target per game is the 21st fewest. They also pick up bookings, averaging 3.00 cards, the 11th most, and 13.67 fouls, the 14th most.
Sporting have two wins and a defeat from three. They won 2-0 at Lens on 13 October, then lost 3-2 at home to LASK Linz on 21 October. A 2-1 home loss to Ac. Viseu followed in the league, before a 2-0 win at Casa Pia on 30 October. They have won six of their last ten matches in all competitions, drawing two and losing two.
Sporting score 2.33 a game, the 15th most of 81, and they've kept a clean sheet in 33% of games, the 13th highest. They concede 1.33 a game and 67% of their games have gone over 2.5 goals, the 27th highest rate. Both teams to score has landed in 67% of games for each side.
Shakhtar Donetsk possible starting lineup:
Riznyk; VinÃcius Tobias, Bondar, Matvienko, Pedro Henrique; Gomes, Nazaryna; Ocheretko, Alisson, Mendoza; Kauã Elias
Sporting CP possible starting lineup:
Kaique; Fresneda, Quaresma, Inácio, Araújo; Altimira, Simões, Doumbia; Catamo, Suárez, Irankunda
Luis Suárez has had at least two shots on target in each of Sporting's three Champions League games, averaging 2.3, and he is 2.63 at bet365 for two or more shots on target again. He has also had two or more shots in each of those games, averaging 3.7 a game.
Geny Catamo has had two or more shots in each of Sporting's three Champions League games, averaging 2.0, and is 1.62 at bet365 for two or more again.
On the Shakhtar side, Marlon Gomes has made three or more tackles in each of Shakhtar's three Champions League games, averaging 5.0, and he is 2.25 at bet365. He has also committed two or more fouls in each of those games, and two or more fouls from him is 1.91 at Midnite.
Valeriy Bondar has committed a foul in each of Shakhtar's three Champions League games and is 1.73 at Midnite, while Pedro Henrique has made at least one tackle in each of those games, averaging 2.3.
Bookmakers lean towards Sporting, who are 2.00 at bet365 to win, with Shakhtar 3.60 at bet365 and the draw 3.75 with Midnite. Both teams to score is 1.62 and over 2.5 goals is 1.73, both at bet365.
| Market | Best price | Statz chance |
|---|---|---|
| Shakhtar Donetsk to win | 3.60 (bet365) | - |
| Draw | 3.75 (Midnite) | - |
| Sporting CP to win | 2.00 (bet365) | - |
| Both teams to score | 1.62 (bet365) | - |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.73 (bet365) | - |
Sporting have the stronger attack, scoring 2.33 a game against 1.33 for Shakhtar, and sit five places higher in the league phase table. Shakhtar have the meaner defence, conceding 1.00 a game against 1.33 for Sporting. Sporting's two most recent Champions League games were a 2-0 win at Lens and a 3-2 home defeat to LASK Linz.
Shakhtar Donetsk host Sporting CP in the 2026/27 Champions League league phase at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday 3 November 2026, with kick-off at 17:45 UK time. Shakhtar are 17th of 36 on 4 points and Sporting are 12th on 6.
Sporting CP are the bookmakers' favourites for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP in the 2026/27 Champions League, with 6 points from 3 games to Shakhtar's 4. They are 12th of 36 in the league phase table and Shakhtar are 17th.
Both teams have scored in 67% of the 2026/27 Champions League games played by Shakhtar Donetsk and by Sporting CP ahead of their meeting on 3 November. Sporting have gone over 2.5 goals in 67% of their league phase games, Shakhtar in 33%.
Ahead of Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP, Sporting are 12th of 36 in the 2026/27 Champions League league phase on 6 points from 3 games, while Shakhtar are 17th on 4 points. Sporting have scored 7 and conceded 4, Shakhtar 4 and 3.
Luis Suárez has had 2 or more shots on target in each of Sporting CP's 3 games in the 2026/27 Champions League, averaging 2.3, ahead of the match against Shakhtar Donetsk on 3 November. Marlon Gomes has made 3 or more tackles in each of Shakhtar's 3 league phase games, averaging 5.0.
Shakhtar Donetsk's possible starting lineup against Sporting CP in the 2026/27 Champions League on 3 November is Riznyk; VinÃcius Tobias, Bondar, Matvienko, Pedro Henrique; Gomes, Nazaryna; Ocheretko, Alisson, Mendoza; Kauã Elias. Sporting's possible lineup is Kaique; Fresneda, Quaresma, Inácio, Araújo; Altimira, Simões, Doumbia; Catamo, Suárez, Irankunda.