PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk Confirmed Lineups

PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the Champions League fixture between PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar Donetsk have been confirmed.

PSV Eindhoven Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI: Matej Kovár, Filip Kostic, Armando Obispo, Lutsharel Geertruida, Sergiño Dest, Guus Til, Paul Wanner, Kodai Sano, Ivan Perisic, Ricardo Pepi, Ruben van Bommel

Substitutes: Noah Fernandez, Amir Bouhamdi, Fabian Merién, Ayoni Santos, Tijn Smolenaars, Yarek Gasiorowski, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Ryan Flamingo, Sven Mijnans, Dennis Man, Nick Olij

Shakhtar Donetsk Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI: Dmytro Riznyk, Pedro Henrique, Mykola Matviienko, Valerii Bondar, Vinícius Tobias, Oleh Ocheretko, Gleiker Mendoza, Marlon Gomes, Isaque, Alisson Santana, Kauã Elias

Substitutes: Alaa Ghram, Luca Meirelles, Lucas Ferreira, Newerton, Gabriel Carvalho, Viktor Tsukanov, Dmytro Kryskiv, Oleksandr Karavaiev, Yehor Nazaryna, Kiril Fesiun, Irakli Azarovi, Lassina Traoré

PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk Immediate Reaction

PSV Eindhoven

PSV Eindhoven line up in a 4-3-3 formation with Ricardo Pepi leading the attack, flanked by Ivan Perisic and Ruben van Bommel out wide. Guus Til, Paul Wanner and Kodai Sano make up the midfield trio, while Sergiño Dest and Filip Kostic start in the full-back positions alongside centre-backs Lutsharel Geertruida and Armando Obispo in front of goalkeeper Matej Kovár.

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk deploy a 4-1-4-1 shape with Kauã Elias leading the line as the lone striker. Oleh Ocheretko anchors the midfield behind Gleiker Mendoza, Marlon Gomes, Isaque and Alisson Santana, while Vinícius Tobias and Pedro Henrique occupy the full-back berths flanking central defenders Valerii Bondar and Mykola Matviienko ahead of goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk.

PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk Reactive Bet Builder

Tonight's suggested bet builder features four selections centred on PSV Eindhoven securing a home victory. In attack, striker Ricardo Pepi is backed to score anytime, combined with both teams finding the net. The four-leg builder is completed by Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Yehor Nazaryna to be shown a card.

PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

PSV Eindhoven enter this encounter as favourites backed by home advantage at Philips Stadion and an experienced attacking trio led by Ricardo Pepi. While Shakhtar Donetsk carry counter-attacking quality through Kauã Elias and a creative midfield unit, the Dutch hosts are expected to edge a competitive contest.

Score Prediction: 2-1

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