Stamford Bridge · Referee Chris Kavanagh · Analysis updated 20:33 UTC
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens FC Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.13 expected goals for Shakhtar Donetsk and 1.12 for AEK Athens FC, a combined total of 2.25. That distribution gives Shakhtar Donetsk the largest share of the 1X2 market at 36%, with the draw at 29%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 39% for over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 36% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Home/Draw
64.6% probability
Expected goals
1.13 – 1.12
Model version
poisson-market-v1
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Shakhtar Donetsk home form
9 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
AEK Athens FC away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Shakhtar Donetsk to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 36%, against 36% / 29% / 35% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.13 goals for Shakhtar Donetsk and 1.12 for AEK Athens FC, a combined 2.25 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
65%
Double chance 12
71%
Double chance X2
64%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–113.3%
- 1–011.9%
- 0–111.8%
- 0–010.5%
- 2–17.5%
Odds vs model — value finder
Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 7.4%), compared with our model probability.
Best value: Both teams to score — No at 2.20 (model 54.4% vs market 43.2%, edge +11.2 pts).
| Market | Selection | Odds | Market % | Model % | Fair odds | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score | NoValue | 2.20 | 43.2% | 54.4% | 1.84 | +11.2 |
| Double chance | Draw/Away | 1.50 | 62.6% | 64.1% | 1.56 | +1.5 |
| Match result | Home | 2.60 | 35.8% | 35.9% | 2.79 | +0.1 |
| Match result | Draw | 3.25 | 28.6% | 28.7% | 3.48 | +0.1 |
| Match result | Away | 2.62 | 35.5% | 35.4% | 2.82 | -0.1 |
| Double chance | Home/Draw | 1.44 | 65.2% | 64.6% | 1.55 | -0.6 |
| Double chance | Home/Away | 1.30 | 72.2% | 71.3% | 1.40 | -0.9 |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 1.67 | 56.8% | 45.6% | 2.19 | -11.2 |
Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Recent form
Shakhtar Donetsk
- 2026-10-09T12:30:00.000Z · A vs Veres Rivne · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-10-02T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Kryvbas KR · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-20T15:00:00.000Z · H vs LNZ Cherkasy · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-17T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Vilkhivtsi · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-14T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Chornomorets · 2-0 (W)
AEK Athens FC
- 2026-09-20T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Volos NFC · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-17T14:45:00.000Z · H vs Panserraikos · 8-1 (W)
- 2026-09-13T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Asteras Tripolis · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-08T16:45:00.000Z · H vs Lask Linz · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-05T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Aris Thessalonikis · 5-0 (W)
Head-to-head
- 2023-07-13T15:00:00.000Z · Shakhtar Donetsk 0-5 AEK Athens FC (Friendlies Clubs)
UEFA Champions League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Bayern München | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 5 | Como | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Sporting CP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Manchester City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Lens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Real Betis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | AEK Athens FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 17 | AS Roma | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | PSV Eindhoven | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Fenerbahçe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 | Villarreal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 | Lille | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 23 | Slavia Praha | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 24 | Club Brugge KV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 25 | Inter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 26 | Atletico Madrid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 | Napoli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 | Lask Linz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 29 | Viking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 | Galatasaray | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 | FC Porto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 | RB Leipzig | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 | Feyenoord | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| 34 | Sabah FA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| 35 | Slovan Bratislava | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
| 36 | Bodo/Glimt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 64.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 46% and over 2.5 goals at 39%.
A 65% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.