Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens prediction

Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Athens face each other on Wednesday 10.14.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a UEFA Champions League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Shakhtar Donetsk's home ground, the Lviv Arena.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shakhtar and AEK, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

Shakhtar Donetsk preview

Shakhtar Donetsk heads into the match with the following record in the UEFA Champions League: in 1 matches, Shakhtar secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Shakhtar's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 39 victories so far.

Shakhtar Donetsk has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 126 goals, of which 1 were scored in the UEFA Champions League, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Lassina Traore, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Pedrinho has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, Shakhtar Donetsk has conceded 1 goals in the UEFA Champions League (an average of 1 per game) and 45 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.76 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

AEK Athens preview

AEK Athens comes into the game with 3 matches played so far in the UEFA Champions League. They have secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.33 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 36 wins, 16 draws, and 5 losses.

AEK's attack has been highly effective, scoring 108 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the UEFA Champions League, with an average of 1.67 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.89.

Dikéfalos Aetós's offensive system is led by Luka Jović, the team's top scorer this season. The serbian forward has found the back of the net 17 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Răzvan Marin. The midfielder has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 40 goals in 57 matches, averaging 0.7 per match.

AEK’s 1-0 win over LASK ended a wait stretching back to 2006-07 for a victory in the Champions League proper, when they beat Lille and AC Milan. Their previous appearance, in 2018-19, had brought six defeats from six group games, so this return has already given their supporters something to enjoy.

The next challenge is taking that confidence on the road against Shakhtar, with three consecutive European clean sheets providing a solid starting point.

Head to head: Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens

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Points & Results

• 1
  PPG
  2.33
• 0%
  Wins
  67%
• 100%
  First to Score
  67%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1
  Scored/game
  1.67
• 1
  Conceded/game
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• -0.24
  xG
  1.61
• 0.06
  xGA
  1.22

Trends

• 100%
  Both Score
  0%
• 0%
  Clean Sheet
  100%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  33%

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