UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 2
Shakhtar vs AEK Athens: prediction, tips and stats
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- Referee:
- Christopher Kavanagh
Our tips
Tip in 9h 16mFor matches from 3 pm UK time we publish the tips at noon, for earlier ones 3 hours before kick-off.
The match in numbers
1X2EloShakhtar180725%40%Draw28%27%AEK Athens177347%33%
Goalsattack/defenceno forecast
H2Hhome side's goals firstnever met
Cornersleague cornerstoo few matches
Cardsleague cardstoo few matches
RefereeC. Kavanagh+0.1 yellow cards vs average41 matches
Prediction: result and goals
Modelno odds, our statistical model
Expected goals
Model0.8 : 1.3total 2.1
Shakhtar : AEK AthensMost likely scores
Model0-116%1-113%0-012%1-011%0-210%
Model0-10-116%1-11-113%0-00-012%1-01-011%0-20-210%
| Outcome | Model |
|---|---|
| X2 – away team avoid defeat | 75% |
| 12 – no draw | 72% |
| 1X – home team avoid defeat | 53% |
| 2 – AEK Athens win | 47% |
| X – draw | 28% |
| 1 – Shakhtar win | 25% |
Worth knowing before kick-off
- Shakhtar: newly promoted
- AEK Athens: newly promoted
- Shakhtar: 34 days since the last match, 0 matches in the last 14 days.
- AEK Athens: 36 days since the last match, 0 matches in the last 14 days.
Form in the competition
League position
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | AEK Athens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 22 | Shakhtar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Shakhtar vs AEK Athens?
AEK Athens are the favourites. Chances: Shakhtar win 25%, draw 28%, AEK Athens win 47%. No odds for this match: chances from our statistical model.
How many goals will there be in Shakhtar vs AEK Athens?
Expected goals: 2.1 (Shakhtar 0.8, AEK Athens 1.3). Most likely score: 0-1.
When is Shakhtar vs AEK Athens?
The UEFA Champions League match kicks off 14 October 2026, 20:00 (UK time).
Who is the referee for Shakhtar vs AEK Athens?
The referee is Christopher Kavanagh. In 41 matches in our data they showed 3.9 yellow cards a match on average.