Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens: Confirmed Lineups & Game Prediction
Get the confirmed Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens lineups, match betting odds, and expert game prediction ahead of this Champions League clash. Read now!
Cody Moore - October 14, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
2 minutesShakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Champions League |
|---|---|
Game Date | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
Kickoff Time | 3:00 PM ET |
Stadium | Stamford Bridge |
The starting lineups for the Champions League fixture between Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Athens have been confirmed.
Shakhtar Donetsk Starting Lineup
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting Lineup: Dmytro Riznyk, Mykola Matviienko, Pedro Henrique, Vinícius Tobias, Valerii Bondar, Marlon Gomes, Oleh Ocheretko, Newerton, Pedrinho, Alisson Santana, Kauã Elias
Bench: 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 Lineup
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting Lineup: Alberto Brignoli, Filipe Relvas, Stavros Pilios, Harold Moukoudi, Lazaros Rota, Milán Vitális, Razvan Marin, Lovro Majer, Aboubakary Koïta, Luka Jovic, Zine
Bench: 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 set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation with Dmytro Riznyk starting in goal behind a back four featuring Vinícius Tobias, Valerii Bondar, Mykola Matviienko, and Pedro Henrique. Marlon Gomes anchors the midfield as the lone holding presence, supporting a four-man unit of Alisson Santana, Pedrinho, Oleh Ocheretko, and Newerton. Kauã Elias leads the line as the lone striker.
AEK Athens
AEK Athens line up in a 4-4-2 formation with Alberto Brignoli between the posts and a defense anchored by Harold Moukoudi and Filipe Relvas, flanked by Lazaros Rota and Stavros Pilios. Milán Vitális and Razvan Marin take up central midfield roles, with Lovro Majer and Aboubakary Koïta providing attacking width. Luka Jovic and Zine spearhead the frontline in a two-striker partnership.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens Same Game Parlay
This featured same game parlay combines four selections: Shakhtar Donetsk to win, both teams to score, Luka Jovic to score anytime, and Mijat Gacinovic to be shown a card.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
AEK Athens are favoured heading into the contest, with both sides expected to get on the scoresheet in a high-tempo European clash.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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