Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens prediction — Champions League · Wed 14 Oct · 20:00 UK

Champions League · Wed 14 Oct · 20:00 UK
23Shakhtar Donetsk win25Draw52AEK Athens win
Full time
3–1

How it finished

Shakhtar Donetsk beat AEK Athens 3–1. Shakhtar Donetsk had 12 shots (4 on target) to AEK Athens' 13 (3), with 55% of the ball against 45%. Expected goals finished 1.4 to 1.1.

Shakhtar…Full-time statsAEK Athens
55%Possession45%
1.4Expected goals (xG)1.1
12Shots13
4Shots on target3
6Shots inside box8
2Big chances3
5Corners2
2Saves1
16Fouls17
4Offsides2
1Yellow cards4
We predicted
0–1
Likeliest score if AEK Athens win (10%). Single likeliest exact score: 1–1 (12%)
Expected goals
1.1v1.8
2.9 in total
Both teams score
56%
Leans yes
3+ goals
55%
Leans likely

What we expected from each side

The grey number is their average over the last six.

Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar DonetskAEK AthensAEK Athens
1.1Goals1.8
10.8Shots8.9
3.5On target3.0
4.2Corners3.1
Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar DonetskAEK AthensAEK Athens
0.3Goals1.1
4.4Shots4.2
1.2On target1.5
2.0Corners1.5
Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar DonetskAEK AthensAEK Athens
0.8Goals0.7
6.4Shots4.7
2.2On target1.5
2.2Corners1.6

What we said the chances were

AEK Athens to score83%
2 or more goals78%
Goal before half-time75%
Shakhtar Donetsk to score67%
3 goals or fewer67%

First half — what we expected

Shakhtar Donetsk
24%
to score before half-time
AEK Athens
67%
to score before half-time

First half — what we expected

How likely we said each side was to reach these totals before half-time.

Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar DonetskAEK AthensAEK Athens
75%3+ shots72%
43%5+ shots40%
65%1+ shots on target73%
14%3+ shots on target21%
81%1+ corners71%
31%3+ corners20%

League position

AEK Athens in their league tableTop quarter
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Around this fixture

All fixtures & results →Shakhtar Donetsk form →AEK Athens form →

Common questions

Who won Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?

Shakhtar Donetsk beat AEK Athens 3–1. Shakhtar Donetsk had 12 shots (4 on target) to AEK Athens' 13 (3), with 55% of the ball against 45%. Expected goals finished 1.4 to 1.1.

What was the final score in Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?

Shakhtar Donetsk 3–1 AEK Athens, played on 14 Oct 2026 in the Europe: Champions League. Bawler's model had gone into it with Shakhtar Donetsk 23%, the draw 25% and AEK Athens 52%.

What were the stats in Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?

Full-time: Possession 55%–45%, Expected goals (xG) 1.4–1.1, Shots 12–13, Shots on target 4–3, Shots inside box 6–8, Big chances 2–3, Corners 5–2, Saves 2–1, Fouls 16–17, Offsides 4–2, Yellow cards 1–4.

Did both teams score in Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens?

Yes — both Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Athens scored, finishing 3–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 56% before kickoff.