Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - Oсtober 22, 2024
In the third round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal will face Shakhtar Donetsk. The match will take place in London on Tuesday, October 22, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 Central European Time. The predictions for this match have been made by Dailysports experts.
Arsenal
The "Gunners" can confidently consider the start of this season a success. While the team may not be entirely pleased with its position in the Premier League table, few expected more from them.
In the Champions League, Arsenal is also performing reasonably well. A draw away against Atalanta and a home victory over PSG bring optimism. The London club remains one of the main contenders to reach the top eight at the end of the group stage.
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar has been somewhat disappointing this season. The "Miners" are significantly trailing their main rival, Dynamo Kyiv, having already lost twice in the Ukrainian Premier League.
On the international stage, they also have little to boast about. Following a draw with Bologna, the Donetsk club suffered a disappointing loss to Atalanta. Securing points in the upcoming match will be very challenging, leaving Shakhtar's chances of advancing to the knockout stage quite low.
Match Facts
- Arsenal suffered its first defeat in six months over the weekend.
- Shakhtar has won only one of its last four away matches.
- On average, Arsenal scores three goals per game at home, while Shakhtar averages 1.2 goals per game away.
Probable Line-ups
- Arsenal: Raya, Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber, Partey, Rice, Sterling, Saka, Havertz, Trossard.
- Shakhtar Donetsk: Riznyk, Konoplia, Matviyenko, Bondar, Pedrinho, Stepanenko, Bondarenko, Sudakov, Zubkov, Eguinaldo, Sikan.
Head-to-Head
The teams have faced each other four times. Interestingly, their encounters are evenly matched, with each team winning twice.
Prediction
Arsenal significantly surpasses its opponent in terms of player quality, so there is little doubt about the home team's victory. I predict a win for the "Gunners" with a total of fewer than 4.5 goals.
