FC Shakhtar Donetsk play Sporting CP in UEFA Champions League on Wednesday 4 November (00:45 GMT+7). Here are the odds, the recent form, the head-to-head record and what the bookmaker prices say about the result.
FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP: match details
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
- Kick-off: 00:45 GMT+7 (17:45 UTC)
- Venue: Donbass Arena
Key points
- Prices: Sporting CP favourites at 48%, the draw at 24%.
- Goals: about 2.9 expected (line 2.75); most likely score 1-1.
- Form (last 6): FC Shakhtar Donetsk WWDLWW, Sporting CP WWLLWW.
- Head to head (2): FC Shakhtar Donetsk 0, draws 0, Sporting CP 2.
Odds and what they imply
On the 1X2 market FC Shakhtar Donetsk are 3.60, the draw is 3.70 and Sporting CP are 2.00. With the bookmaker margin taken out, those prices imply a 28% chance for FC Shakhtar Donetsk, 24% for the draw and 48% for Sporting CP.
On the Asian handicap, FC Shakhtar Donetsk are +0.5 at 1.85 and Sporting CP are -0.5 at 2.00. The line gives FC Shakhtar Donetsk a head start of 0.5 goals: the bigger the head start, the stronger the market thinks Sporting CP are.
The goals line is 2.75: Over 2.75 is 1.88 and Under 2.75 is 1.98. Together with the other prices that points to about 2.9 goals (FC Shakhtar Donetsk 1.25, Sporting CP 1.70), which makes Over 2.75 roughly a 57% chance.
| Market | Selection | Decimal odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | FC Shakhtar Donetsk | 3.60 |
| 1X2 | Draw | 3.70 |
| 1X2 | Sporting CP | 2.00 |
| Asian handicap | FC Shakhtar Donetsk +0.5 | 1.85 |
| Asian handicap | Sporting CP -0.5 | 2.00 |
| Over / Under 2.75 | Over 2.75 | 1.88 |
| Over / Under 2.75 | Under 2.75 | 1.98 |
Head to head
In 2 previous meetings on record, FC Shakhtar Donetsk won 0, Sporting CP won 2 and 0 matches ended level. On that record Sporting CP have the better of it. They averaged 1.0 goals per game, and 0 of the 2 had three goals or more. The most recent meeting, on 2008-11-04, finished Sporting CP 1-0 FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
- 2008-11-04: Sporting CP 1-0 FC Shakhtar Donetsk (UEFA CL)
- 2008-10-22: FC Shakhtar Donetsk 0-1 Sporting CP (UEFA CL)
Recent form
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Shakhtar Donetsk's last 6 results read W W D L W W from the newest back: 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, and 1.7 scored and 0.5 conceded per game. FC Shakhtar Donetsk have won their last 2.
- 2026-10-30: home v Obolon Kiev 2-0 (W)
- 2026-10-27: home v Dynamo Kyiv 3-0 (W)
- 2026-10-24: home v Zorya 0-0 (D)
- 2026-10-21: away v Inter Milan 1-0 (L)
- 2026-10-17: home v Kolos Kovalyovka 2-1 (W)
Sporting CP
Sporting CP have won 4, drawn 0 and lost 2 of their last 6 matches (W W L L W W, newest first), scoring 2.0 and conceding 1.2 goals per game. Sporting CP have won their last 2.
- 2026-10-30: away v Casa Pia AC 0-2 (W)
- 2026-10-27: home v Maritimo 2-1 (W)
- 2026-10-25: home v Viseu 1-2 (L)
- 2026-10-21: home v LASK Linz 2-3 (L)
- 2026-10-13: away v Lens 0-2 (W)
Put together, the recent matches of the two sides averaged 2.7 goals per game, below the over/under line of 2.75.
League standings
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk: 1st, 28 points from 11 matches (9W 1D 1L, goals 22-5). At home they have 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from 7 (14-4).
- Sporting CP: 3rd, 21 points from 10 matches (6W 3D 1L, goals 23-11). Away they have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats from 5 (12-4).
Group table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain (PSG) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14-5 | 9 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12-3 | 9 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12-7 | 9 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10-5 | 9 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7-4 | 9 |
| 6 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7-2 | 7 |
| 7 | Arsenal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6-2 | 7 |
| 8 | FC Barcelona | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11-6 | 6 |
| 9 | Como | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10-5 | 6 |
| 10 | Manchester City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9-5 | 6 |
| 11 | Club Brugge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9-6 | 6 |
| 12 | Sporting CP | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7-4 | 6 |
| 13 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5-4 | 6 |
| 14 | Bayern Munchen | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10-5 | 5 |
| 15 | AS Roma | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8-5 | 4 |
| 16 | Atletico Madrid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-3 | 4 |
| 17 | FC Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-3 | 4 |
| 18 | PSV Eindhoven | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-2 | 4 |
| 19 | Villarreal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-8 | 3 |
| 20 | Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-6 | 3 |
| 21 | Inter Milan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-6 | 3 |
| 22 | Napoli | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-7 | 3 |
| 23 | Galatasaray | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-9 | 3 |
| 24 | LASK Linz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-9 | 3 |
| 25 | Sabah FK Baku | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-6 | 3 |
| 26 | Feyenoord | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-8 | 3 |
| 27 | Lens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 3 |
| 28 | Bodo Glimt | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | 3 |
| 29 | AEK Athens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-8 | 3 |
| 30 | RB Leipzig | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-8 | 3 |
| 31 | Fenerbahce | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3-9 | 2 |
| 32 | Slavia Praha | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-7 | 1 |
| 33 | Viking | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-9 | 1 |
| 34 | FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2-6 | 0 |
| 35 | Lille | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4-10 | 0 |
| 36 | Slovan Bratislava | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-13 | 0 |
Team news
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk injuries: Pedro Victor Delmino da Silva,Pedrinho, Eguinaldo
- Sporting CP injuries: Nuno Santos
Line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off, so check them before you place a bet.
FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP prediction
Reading the prices, this is Sporting CP are favourites on the prices, at 48% against 24% for the draw and 28% for FC Shakhtar Donetsk. The goal model fitted to the prices makes 1-1 the single most likely scoreline (about 11%), with around 2.9 goals expected in total.
This prediction is calculated from market prices only. It does not include team news or line-ups, and a probability is not a promise: the less likely result still happens regularly.
Frequently asked questions
What time does FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP kick off?
The match kicks off at 00:45 GMT+7 (17:45 UTC) on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Times on the site follow the time zone you pick in the header.
Who is the favourite?
Sporting CP are the favourites, with a 48% chance on the de-margined 1X2 prices.
How many goals are expected?
The over/under line is 2.75 and the prices point to about 2.9 goals.
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