We have an Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of their Champions League game.
Ahead of this Champions League game Arsenal are coming off their first loss of the season across all competitions losing 2-0 against Bournemouth.
Shakhtar Donetsk last played on Friday Night where they ran out 0-1 winners in their domestic league meaning they’re unbeaten in their last five league matches.
How To Watch Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk
When is Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk?
Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk will take place on Tuesday, October 22nd at 8.00 pm.
TV Channel
Premier Sports 1
Where is Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk Being Played?
Emirates Stadium
Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
---|---|---|
Arsenal | 1/8 | 88.9% |
Shakhtar Donetsk | 18/1 | 5.3% |
Draw | 7/1 | 12.5% |
Arsenal are heavy favourites at 1/8 to win this game.
Shakhtar Donetsk can be gotten at a huge price of 18/1 to come out victorious in this one per the latest football odds at BoyleSports.
If you fancy a draw this is priced up at 7/1.
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Handicap Betting
Arsenal: -3 @ 19/10
Shakhtar Donetsk: +3 @ 10/11
Handicap Draw: -3 @ 10/3
*Prices are subject to fluctuation.
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Arsenal’s Form
Before their 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth at the weekend, Arsenal were after having a fairly consistent start to their season going unbeaten across their first ten games across all competitions. However, there are question marks whether this Arsenal side has the mental minerals to land either a Premier League or Champions League but a good statement of doing so would be bouncing back with a win here.
Arsenal opened their Champions League journey with a 0-0 away draw against Atalanta before following that up with a statement 2-0 win over PSG which is a good sign of their long-term credentials. Teams are still getting to grips with the new competition format but it stops repeat tactical matchups and arguably gives the lesser side a better chance in one-off matches.
Arsenal are heavy favourites for this game and though I believe it to be justified I think the odds market underestimates their opponents.
Arsenal’s Last Five Results
Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal | October 19th | Loss
Arsenal 3-1 Southampton | October 5th | Win
Arsenal 2-0 PSG | October 1st | Win
Arsenal 4-2 Leicester | September 28th | Win
Arsenal 5-1 Bolton | September 25th | Win
4 Wins and 1 Loss
Shakhtar Donetsk’s Form
Shakhtar Donetsk are the reigning Ukrainian Premier League and Ukrainian Cup Champions following their exploits in the 23/24 season. They’re also regular participants in the Champions League though they’ve rarely gotten beyond the Group Stage. In recent years they’ve drawn with Real Madrid and have beaten Barcelona.
They opened their Champions League journey with a credible 0-0 away draw against Bologna. However, Italian opposition in the second round of fixtures proved too hard of a nut to crack losing 0-3 against Atalanta. While they do have some more “winnable” games ahead of them in the competition with Young Boys, PSV and Brest among their final six games a poor result would put them in a difficult qualifying position.
In recent seasons they’ve shown they can upset the odds whether it happens this time though is likely unlikely.
Shakhtar Donetsk’s Last Five Results
Kolos 0-1 Shakhtar Donetsk | October 19th | Win
Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 LNZ | October 6th | Win
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-3 Atalanta | October 2nd | Loss
Veres Rivne 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk | September 27th | Draw
Shakhtar Donetsk 4-0 Obolon-Brovar | September 23rd | Win
3 Wins, 1 Draw and 1 Loss
Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk Predicted Lineups
Arsenal’s Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Raya.
RB: White, CB: Saliba, CB: Gabriel, LB: Calafiori
CM: Jorginho, CM: Rice
RW: Saka, AM: Havertz, LW: Trossard
CF: Jesus
Shakhtar Donetsk Predicted Starting XI( 4-1-4-1)
GK: Riznyk
RB: Ghram, CB: Bondar, CB: Matviyenko, LB: Pedrinho
CM: Kryskiv
RM: Zubkov, CM: Bondarenko, CM: Sudakov, LM: Newerton
CF: Equinaido
Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Arsenal wins: 1
Shakhtar Donetsk wins: 1
Draws: 0
Head-To-Head Results
Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | November 3rd, 2010
Arsenal 5-1 Shakhtar Donetsk | UEFA Champions League | October 19th, 2010
Key Players To Watch
Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
In a footballing world where astronomical transfer fees have arguably taken the soul away from football, Bukayo Saka (23) is a Top Class RW who has come through the Arsenal academy. This season in the league from 7 games he has 2 Goals and 7 Assists and gets far too much criticism than his performances warrant. He missed the Bournemouth game through injury but could return for this fixture.
If Saka is back on the side Tuesday he is priced at 4/1 for first goal scorer and 10/11 to score anytime.
Heorhiy Sudakov – Shakhtar Donetsk
The one player who oozes class in this Shakhtar side is the Ukrainian International who has 7 Goals and 2 Assists from his opening 11 Games in all competitions this season. The two-footed attacking midfielder will have no fear taking on the Arsenal defenders and midfielders with his 2.29 Progressive Carries and 1.02 Successful Take Ons in the 85th and 80th percentile for all midfielders.
If Shakhtar are to score he’s going to be pivotal but with his talent in abundance, it could be a shrewd bet for BTTS at odds of 23/20.
Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
Arsenal are one of the strongest sides in European Football and their defeat against Bournemouth at the weekend is only likely to spur them on to put on a performance in this game, especially with their strong home record.
Shakhtar Donetsk have shown they can upset the odds on numerous occasions in Europe these last few seasons and this game constitutes another free-hit
Arsenal should be far too good for Donetsk but I think the handicap bet in favour of the away side is one of the more attractive bets in this game.
Best Bet: Shakhtar Donetsk +3 @ 10/11
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*Prices are subject to fluctuation.