Champions LeagueWed 14 Oct, 22:00 EATStamford Bridge

Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens prediction

Shakhtar DonetskHome35%to win
1.37 : 1.42expected goalsDraw 27%
AEK AthensAway38%to win
Shujaa safe tipShakhtar Donetsk +0.51.48

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip66%
Shakhtar Donetsk +0.5Most likely to win
Price 1.481 unit
Bold tip30%
A DrawBigger price, loses more often
Price 3.45+2.3% value1 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens is AEK Athens to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Shakhtar Donetsk +0.5 at 1.48.

Shakhtar recent form-1%AEK Athens recent form+4%AEK Athens rest between games-3%Shakhtar league table-5%AEK Athens league table+5%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Shakhtar DonetskDLLDW
  • Dat PSV Eindhoven1-1
  • Lat Crystal Palace1-2
  • Lv Crystal Palace1-3
  • Dat AZ Alkmaar2-2
  • Wv AZ Alkmaar3-0
AEK AthensWWLLW
  • Wv LASK Linz1-0
  • Wv Rayo Vallecano3-1
  • Lat Rayo Vallecano0-3
  • Lv NK Celje0-2
  • Wat NK Celje4-0

In numbers, Shakhtar red and AEK Athens green

1.6Points per game2.0
1.7Goals scored per game2.0
1.2Goals conceded per game1.2
31%Clean sheets36%

Team records

Last 13 games, all competitions
ShakhtarAEK Athens
13Games played11
6Wins7
3Draws1
4Losses3
22Goals scored22
16Goals conceded13
1.7Scored per game2.0
1.2Conceded per game1.2
2W 1D 3LHome record4W 1D 1L
4W 2D 1LAway record3W 0D 2L
31%Clean sheets36%
69%Both teams scored45%
69%Over 2.5 goals64%

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League table

Champions League
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
18. Shakhtar Donetsk1010011.00
16. AEK Athens1100+133.00

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Champions League table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Shakhtar Donetsk
  • Gleiker Mendoza
    Gleiker MendozaTop scorer · M
    1 goals
  • Isaque
    IsaqueMost assists · M
    1 assists
  • Dmytro Riznyk
    Dmytro RiznykKeeper · G
    1 saves
AEK Athens
  • Razvan Marin
    Razvan MarinTop scorer · M
    1 goals
  • Alberto Brignoli
    Alberto BrignoliKeeper · G
    3 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals77%1.29
Over 2.5 goals53%1.89
Over 3.5 goals31%3.27
Both teams to score57%1.75
Shakhtar or draw62%1.61
AEK Athens or draw65%1.55
Shakhtar win and over 2.522%4.54
AEK Athens win and over 2.524%4.24

Most likely scores

1-112.7%
1-28.5%
2-18.2%
0-18.0%
1-07.7%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Shakhtar Donetsk to win37%2.65-3.2%
A Draw30%3.45+2.3%
AEK Athens to win38%2.50-5.6%
Over 2.5 goals55%1.80-1.1%
Under 2.5 goals49%1.95-5.0%
Shakhtar Donetsk +0.566%1.48-3.0%
AEK Athens -0.538%2.35-10.6%

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Where to bet on Shakhtar v AEK Athens

Our top pick is Shakhtar Donetsk +0.5. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens: AEK Athens shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Shakhtar Donetsk 35%, the draw 27% and AEK Athens 38%. The bookmakers agree and make AEK Athens the favourite at 2.50.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Shakhtar Donetsk took 5 points from their last 5 games and AEK Athens took 9 from 5. AEK Athens come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Shakhtar Donetsk won 2 of their last 6 games at home. AEK Athens won 3 of their last 5 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Shakhtar Donetsk score 1.7 goals a game and let in 1.2. AEK Athens score 2.0 and let in 1.2. Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 of Shakhtar Donetsk games and 7 of AEK Athens games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Shakhtar Donetsk +0.5 has a 66% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Shakhtar Donetsk form

Shakhtar Donetsk have 6 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in their last 13 games, with 22 goals scored and 16 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read D, L, L, D, W, newest first.

AEK Athens form

AEK Athens have 7 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 11 games, with 22 goals scored and 13 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 5. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.

Our call

We expect Shakhtar Donetsk to score about 1.4 goals and AEK Athens about 1.4. That points to AEK Athens to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Shakhtar Donetsk +0.5 at 1.48. Our bold bet is A Draw at 3.45.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?

Our prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens is AEK Athens to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Shakhtar Donetsk +0.5 at 1.48.

What is the score prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-2 and 2-1. We expect Shakhtar Donetsk to score 1.4 goals and AEK Athens 1.4.

Will both teams score in Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?

Both teams to score has a 57% chance. Both sides scored in 9 of Shakhtar Donetsk last 13 games and 5 of AEK Athens last 11.

How are Shakhtar Donetsk playing?

Shakhtar Donetsk have 6 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in their last 13 games, with 22 goals scored and 16 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read D, L, L, D, W, newest first.

How are AEK Athens playing?

AEK Athens have 7 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 11 games, with 22 goals scored and 13 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 5. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.

What is the best bet for Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?

Shakhtar Donetsk +0.5 at 1.48, with a 66% chance.

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