Get confirmed Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens lineups, team news, and expert match prediction alongside the latest betting odds and key tactical insights.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Champions League |
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Match Date | Wednesday 14 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Stamford Bridge |
The starting lineups for Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens in the Champions League have been confirmed.
Shakhtar Donetsk Starting XI
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI: Dmytro Riznyk, Vinícius Tobias, Valerii Bondar, Mykola Matviienko, Pedro Henrique, Marlon Gomes, Alisson Santana, Pedrinho, Oleh Ocheretko, Newerton, Kauã Elias
Substitutes: Viktor Tsukanov, Bruninho, Luca Meirelles, Lucas Ferreira, Isaque, Gabriel Carvalho, Gleiker Mendoza, Oleksandr Karavaiev, Yehor Nazaryna, Kiril Fesiun, Lassina Traoré, Dmytro Kryskiv
AEK Athens Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Alberto Brignoli, Lazaros Rota, Harold Moukoudi, Filipe Relvas, Stavros Pilios, Lovro Majer, Milán Vitális, Razvan Marin, Aboubakary Koïta, Luka Jovic, Zine
Substitutes: Oleksandr Zubkov, Marios Balamotis, Kervin Arriaga, Barnabás Varga, Domagoj Vida, Petros Mantalos, Kaan Kairinen, Mijat Gacinovic, Charalampos Lykogiannis, João Mário
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens Immediate Reaction
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk deploy a 4-1-4-1 setup with Dmytro Riznyk starting in goal behind a back four featuring Valerii Bondar and Mykola Matviienko in central defence. Marlon Gomes sits in the holding midfield role, anchoring behind Oleh Ocheretko and Pedrinho. Kauã Elias leads the attack through the middle, flanked by Alisson Santana and Newerton on the wings.
AEK Athens
AEK Athens line up in a 4-4-2 system with Alberto Brignoli between the posts and Harold Moukoudi partnering Filipe Relvas at centre-back. Milán Vitális and Razvan Marin form the central midfield pairing, flanked by Lovro Majer and Aboubakary Koïta in the wide areas. Luka Jovic is paired with Zine in a two-man forward line to lead the visitors' attack.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens Reactive Bet Builder
The featured bet builder combines Shakhtar Donetsk to win with both teams to score in the match. The remaining legs focus on individual player markets, backing AEK Athens forward Luka Jovic to score anytime and substitute midfielder Mijat Gacinovic to be shown a card.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With the confirmed lineups established, the pre-match prediction model favours AEK Athens to secure a narrow victory on the road. Both sides feature attacking talent capable of creating chances, pointing towards a closely contested fixture where the visitors edge the scoreline.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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