Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Shakhtar Donetsk host Sporting Lisbon at Stamford Bridge in London on Tuesday. It's a Champions League matchup between two sides trying to bounce back from their first European defeats of the campaign.

Shakhtar have made the most of their adopted London home. They opened their Champions League home slate there with a win over AEK Athens and are unbeaten in seven competitive home games.

Sporting have a new voice on the sideline after Rui Borges was relieved of his duties. Even so, the market still has the visitors as favorites at +105 (FanDuel).

History is on the visitors' side too. Sporting have won both previous meetings between these clubs, so Shakhtar are still looking for their first win in this matchup.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Recent Results

A Shakhtar win has landed 4 times out of the last 10 games against all opponents. Their first European loss was a narrow one at Inter, but they have steadied domestically and are unbeaten in their last three games across all competitions. Gleiker Mendoza leads their Champions League scoring, and Alisson Santana keeps doing his damage after halftime.

Back Sporting over their last 10 games against all opponents and the win would have landed 5 times. Wins over Galatasaray and Lens were followed by a home loss to LASK, and inconsistent domestic results leave them chasing leaders Porto in the Primeira Liga. On the road they are unbeaten in their last 12 competitive games, with Luis Suárez leading the line.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Shakhtar Donetsk: Pedrinho (Injured/out), Marlon (Injured/out), Eguinaldo (Injured/out)

Sporting Lisbon: Zeno Debast (Injured/out), Nuno Santos (Injured/out), Rodrigo Zalazar (Injured/out)

Shakhtar Donetsk

Arda Turan is without Pedrinho, Marlon and Eguinaldo. Losing Pedrinho hurts most. He was forced off against Inter and hasn't played since, so Shakhtar are missing one of their more experienced creative options. Dmytro Riznyk should stay in goal behind a settled back four, where Mykola Matviienko leads all Champions League players with 43 progressive carries. Yehor Nazaryna sits at the base of midfield, with Alisson Santana and Gleiker Mendoza bringing pace out wide.

Sporting Lisbon

On the Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon lineups front, Sporting have no new absentees after the LASK defeat, but Zeno Debast, Nuno Santos and Rodrigo Zalazar remain sidelined. Kaique should start behind Iván Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio and Maxi Araújo, with Fresneda giving them an attacking outlet from right back. Sergi Altimira and Issa Doumbia form the midfield base. Luis Suárez leads the line, with Geny Catamo and Nestory Irankunda on the flanks.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Predicted Lineup

Shakhtar Donetsk

Formation: 4-1-4-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Dmytro Riznyk; Pedro Henrique, Mykola Matviienko, Valerii Bondar, Vinícius Tobias; Yehor Nazaryna; Gleiker Mendoza, Oleh Ocheretko, Marlon Gomes, Alisson Santana; Kauã Elias (probable)

Sporting Lisbon

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Kaique; Iván Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio, Maxi Araújo; Sergi Altimira, Issa Doumbia; Geny Catamo, João Simões, Nestory Irankunda; Luis Suárez (probable)

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Key Stats & Game Facts

• Sporting have scored 2+ goals in 3 of their last 3 games in the Champions League.
• There have been 5+ cards in 3 of Shakhtar Donetsk's last 3 games in the Champions League.
• Luis Suárez has scored in 3 of his last 3 appearances in the Champions League.
• Marlon Gomes has made 3+ tackles in 3 of his last 3 appearances in the Champions League.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon prediction is a Sporting win with both teams scoring. Shakhtar are stubborn at home and have enough pace out wide to grab a goal. But Sporting have the bigger projected goal output, and an attack that has scored in each of its last 20 competitive games gives the visitors the sharper edge. Add a team that travels well, and Sporting are the side to back.

Best Picks

Sporting Lisbon to win the game. They are the favorite away from home. This one sits in the Moneyline market. Sporting carry a projected win probability of 46.1%, well clear of Shakhtar, and the best price available implies a lower probability than that. With Suárez sitting joint-top of the Champions League scoring charts, this is the value side.

Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. The projection leans slightly toward Yes in the Both Teams To Score market, with both sides scoring rated at 51.5%. The price isn't a bargain, but it rounds out the Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon best picks here because it fits our read: Sporting win, and Shakhtar's wide runners still find a way through.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Same Game Parlay

These Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Same Game Parlay picks combine a Luis Suárez goal and a Marlon Gomes card with Sporting team goals and a busy night for the referee.

Luis Suárez in the Anytime Goalscorer market is the anchor. He has scored in 3 of his last 3 Champions League appearances and remains Sporting's go-to finisher.

Marlon Gomes in the To Be Shown A Card market comes next. The midfielder has been carded in 3 of his last 3 Champions League appearances.

Sporting Over 1.5 goals in the Total Away Goals market fits our prediction. They have hit 2+ goals in each of their last 3 Champions League games.

Over 4.5 cards in the Total Cards market finishes it off. There have been 5+ cards in 3 of Shakhtar's last 3 Champions League games, so a messy night fits.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Talking Points

The biggest storyline is in the Sporting dugout. With Rui Borges gone, reserve-team coach Tiago Fernandes takes charge on an interim basis, and that adds real uncertainty. On the field, the duel to watch is Sergi Altimira against Shakhtar's build-up. No player in this season's Champions League has recovered the ball and started more sequences of play. If he cuts off Mykola Matviienko's carries out of the back, Shakhtar's young side will have a hard time getting forward. Up top, Luis Suárez has nine goals for Sporting in major European competition and could become the first player to reach double figures for the club in the European Cup or Champions League. Ivan Kružliak is the referee.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Predictions FAQs

When is the Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon Champions League game?

The game kicks off at 12:45 PM ET / 9:45 AM PT on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon being played?

The game is being played at Stamford Bridge.

Who is injured for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon?

Shakhtar Donetsk have Pedrinho, Marlon and Eguinaldo listed as injured. Sporting Lisbon have Zeno Debast, Nuno Santos and Rodrigo Zalazar listed as injured.

What betting markets are available for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting Lisbon?

Odds are listed for the Moneyline, Both Teams To Score and Total Goals Over/Under markets.

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