Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens Prediction and Betting Tips | Champions League Gameweek 2
Champions League · Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 19:00 UTC · Stamford Bridge, London · updated 2026-10-10
Shakhtar Donetsk welcome AEK Athens to Stamford Bridge in London in Champions League Gameweek 2 action on Wednesday 14 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC.
Shakhtar Donetsk have played 1 match in the Champions League this season, scoring 1.0 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 0% of them. AEK Athens have played 3 matches in the Champions League this season, scoring 1.7 and conceding 0.0 goals a game and winning 67% of them. Away from home they average 0.0 goals scored and 0.0 conceded over 1 match, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, AEK Athens are narrow favourites at 49%, with the draw at 30% and Shakhtar Donetsk at 21%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Shakhtar Donetsk 0.77, AEK Athens 1.32.
- Over 2.5 goals: 35% · both teams to score: 40%.
- Most likely score: 0–1 (16%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (1 and 3 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Shakhtar Donetsk: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 0.53 a match created (goals minus xG: +0.5).
- Shots: 8.0 a match, 2.0 on target.
- Possession: 46.0% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches.
- Both teams scored in 100% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.0 a match.
- Discipline: 6.0 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.65.
AEK Athens: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 1.86 a match created (goals minus xG: -0.6).
- Shots: 16.0 a match, 4.0 on target.
- Possession: 48.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 100% of matches (33% away).
- Both teams scored in 0% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.0 a match.
- Discipline: 1.3 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.06.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens: season averages side by side
| Shakhtar Donetsk | Per match this season | AEK Athens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matches | 3 |
| 1.0 | Goals scored | 1.7 |
| 1.0 | Goals conceded | 0.0 |
| 0.53 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.86 |
| 8.0 | Shots | 16.0 |
| 2.0 | On target | 4.0 |
| 46.0 | Possession % | 48.3 |
| 0% | Clean sheets % | 100% |
| 100% | Both teams scored % | 0% |
| 3.0 | Corners | 5.0 |
| 6.0 | Yellow cards | 1.3 |
| 6.65 | Average rating | 7.06 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens prediction
Moneyball's model expects about 2.1 goals - 0.77 for Shakhtar Donetsk and 1.32 for AEK Athens - with over 2.5 goals at 35% and both teams scoring at 40%. AEK Athens have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: Shakhtar Donetsk 0-1 AEK Athens
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens betting tips
- Tip 1: AEK Athens win or draw (double chance) 79% between them
- Tip 2: Under 2.5 goals 65% by the model, 2.09 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: no 60% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 7.3 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Under 10.5 corners 8.0 corners a match between them
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens: questions and answers
When is Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens is on Wednesday 14 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC, in Champions League Gameweek 2.
Where is Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens played?
At Stamford Bridge, London, Shakhtar Donetsk's home ground.
Who will win Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?
AEK Athens are the favourites: Shakhtar Donetsk 21%, draw 30%, AEK Athens 49%. Our prediction is Shakhtar Donetsk 0-1 AEK Athens.
How many goals will there be in Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.1 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 35%.
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