FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP prediction: UEFA Champions League, 3 November 2026

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Form separates the sides most clearly. Sporting CP have 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from 10 matches, scoring 23 and conceding 9, while FC Shakhtar Donetsk have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 10, scoring 15 and conceding 13. Over the last five, Sporting CP took 9 points to 4.

Our prediction

Sporting CP are the slight favourites for FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP, Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Sporting CP sit 12th in the UEFA Champions League table with 6 points from 3 matches, two places of form behind them FC Shakhtar Donetsk are 17th on 4 points. The table gap is only 2 points. Form widens it: Sporting CP won 7 of their last 10 against 3 for FC Shakhtar Donetsk, who lost 0-1 to Inter Milano most recently. The call is an away win, with a slight edge.

Who is favoured for FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?

Sporting CP hold a slight edge for FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP, backed by stronger form and a 2-point lead in the table.

When and where FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP is played

FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP meet in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday 3 November 2026. The fixture is part of Matchday 4. The venue is Stamford Bridge. FC Shakhtar Donetsk are the home side.

Key facts

Recent form: FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP

The figures cover FC Shakhtar Donetsk's ten most recent results across the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Conference League, and Sporting CP's matches in the Primeira Liga and UEFA Champions League.

FC Shakhtar Donetsk have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in 10 matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding 13, with a sequence of L-W-D-L-L, newest first. Their latest result was a 0-1 loss to Inter Milano in the UEFA Champions League.

3W 3D 4L in 10 games1.5 scored · 1.3 conceded per gameHome 2W-1D-2L · Away 1W-2D-2L

Sporting CP have 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in 10 matches, scoring 24 goals and conceding 11, with a sequence of L-L-W-W-D, newest first. Their latest result was a 1-2 loss to Academico de Viseu FC in the Primeira Liga.

7W 1D 2L in 10 games2.3 scored · 0.9 conceded per gameHome 3W-0D-2L · Away 4W-1D-0L

FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP squads

Current UEFA Champions League standings

FC Shakhtar Donetsk are 17th in the UEFA Champions League table with 4 points from 3 matches. Their goal difference is 1. Sporting CP are 12th with 6 points from 3 matches and a goal difference of 3. That puts five places and two points between them.

Key data

FC Shakhtar Donetsk have 4 points from 3 matches; Sporting CP have 6 points from 3. FC Shakhtar Donetsk have 4 points from their last five results. Sporting CP have 7 points from theirs. Both sides lost their most recent match.

What is at stake

The fixture brings together the 12th and 17th sides in the UEFA Champions League table. Two points separate them. Sporting CP have 6 points, FC Shakhtar Donetsk have 4. Both have played 3 matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is FC Shakhtar Donetsk's form before facing Sporting CP?

FC Shakhtar Donetsk have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in their last 10 matches. They scored 15 goals and conceded 13. Their last five read L-W-D-L-L. Most recently they lost 0-1 to Inter Milano.

What is Sporting CP's form before facing FC Shakhtar Donetsk?

Sporting CP have 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in 10 matches in the Primeira Liga and UEFA Champions League. They scored 24 and conceded 11. Their last five read L-L-W-W-D. They last lost 1-2 to Academico de Viseu FC.

Where do FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP stand in the UEFA Champions League table?

Sporting CP are 12th with 6 points from 3 matches and a goal difference of 3. FC Shakhtar Donetsk are 17th. They have 4 points from 3 matches and a goal difference of 1.