Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Shakhtar Donetsk to win @ 3.60 – our chance 31% vs 28% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultSporting CP to win ✓48% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗79% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.67
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:45 WAT, Tuesday 3 November: Shakhtar Donetsk v Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League, played at Stamford Bridge. In the table, Shakhtar Donetsk are 21st, lower half, on 4 points after 4 matches; Sporting CP are 10th (upper half) with 9.
Current form
Shakhtar Donetsk, last 5: WWDLW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Obolon'-Brovar, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Sporting CP, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Casa Pia, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shakhtar Donetsk 1.3 xG, Sporting CP 1.7 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 62% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shakhtar Donetsk 31%, draw 21%, Sporting CP 48%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.62.
Price worth noting: Shakhtar Donetsk to win @3.60 – the bookmaker implies 28%, our ratings say 31%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (79%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shakhtar Donetsk 1–1 Sporting CP. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shakhtar Donetsk31%fair 3.27 · @3.60
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.70
Sporting CP48%fair 2.07 · @2.00
2.94Expected goals
1.27Shakhtar Donetsk xG
1.67Sporting CP xG
62%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
0–27%
2–17%
1–07%
From our goals model: Shakhtar Donetsk 1.3 – 1.7 Sporting CP expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sporting CP to win✓
48%
2.07
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.62
1.62
Draw no bet
Sporting CP (draw no bet)✓
61%
1.63
–
Asian handicap
Shakhtar Donetsk +1 (Asian handicap)
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
79%
1.27
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.80
1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
1.44
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
1.17
First team to score
Sporting CP to score first✓
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.50
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sporting CP / FT Sporting CP✗
28%
3.53
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.67
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Recent results
Shakhtar Donetsk – last 6
WWDLWW
30 Oct
vs Obolon'-Brovar
2–0
W
27 Oct
vs Dynamo Kyiv
3–0
W
24 Oct
vs Zorya Luhansk
0–0
D
21 Oct
@ Inter
0–1
L
17 Oct
vs Kolos Kovalivka
2–1
W
14 Oct
vs AEK Athens FC
3–1
W
1.7Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Sporting CP – last 6
WWLLWW
30 Oct
@ Casa Pia
2–0
W
27 Oct
vs Maritimo
2–1
W
25 Oct
vs Academico Viseu
1–2
L
21 Oct
vs Lask Linz
2–3
L
13 Oct
@ Lens
2–0
W
9 Oct
@ SC Braga
3–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP.
What is the prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?
On our numbers Shakhtar Donetsk have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Sporting CP 48%.
How many goals will there be in Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?
Our predicted score is Shakhtar Donetsk 1–1 Sporting CP, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP (UEFA Champions League) kicks off on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 18:45 (West Africa Time) at Stamford Bridge.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.