Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 UEFA Champions League | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk on and what time does it start? Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk will take place on Wednesday 13th December, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk on in the UK? Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk will be televised live on TNT Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk in the UK? Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk can be streamed live on the discovery+
THE TEAM NEWS
PORTO
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Diogo Costa; Jorge Sánchez, Pepe, David Carmo, Zaidu; Alan Varela, Eustáquio, Pepê, Galeno; Evanilson, Taremi
UNAVAILABLE: Iván Marcano (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Wendell (Injured), João Mário (Injured)
SHAKHTAR DONETSK
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Riznyk; Gocholeishvili, Bondar, Matviyenko, Azarovi; Bondarenko, Stepanenko, Sudakov; Zubkov, Sikan, Newerton
UNAVAILABLE: Konoplia (Injured), Chygrynskiy (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE KEY STATS
- Porto are unbeaten in their previous seven UEFA club competition matches against Shakhtar Donetsk (W4 D3).
- None of Porto’s last 13 UEFA Champions League group stage matches have finished level (W7 L6).
- Porto have won their Matchday 6 fixture in five of their last six UEFA Champions League group stage campaigns.
- Shakhtar Donetsk have won their last two UEFA Champions League matches without conceding a goal.
- Shakhtar Donetsk are aiming to win three successive UEFA Champions League group stage matches for the first time since the 2010/11 season.
- Shakhtar Donetsk have only failed to score in one of their last 16 UEFA club competition matches.
THE PREDICTION
It's a straight shootout between these two sides as to who makes it into the round of 16, although a draw would suit Porto owing to the fact they beat Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 in the reverse fixture on Matchday 1. Generally, Shakhtar can be tough to break down defensively, with clean sheets in seven of their last eight games in all competitions, and they have already claimed the scalp of beating Barcelona in the Champions League this season. A competitive game is expected then, but Porto are marginally given the edge here as they boast more quality in attack.
TIP: PORTO DRAW NO BET
