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Champions League · League phase, matchday 4 Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP Prediction, Match Preview & Stats
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Latest news
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Samuel Justo pleased with Sporting first-team debut
The midfielder, who came through the academy at Alcochete, came on in Sporting's 2-1 win over Marítimo in the Allianz Cup and said he felt a sense of duty fulfilled.
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Rui Borges reacts to Sporting's cup win over Marítimo
Sporting's coach spoke after his side beat Marítimo 2-1 in the Allianz Cup quarter-finals, addressing fans' dissatisfaction, calling Rui Silva a great goalkeeper and praising Pedro Lima's response.
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Rui Borges avoids question on Sporting future
The Sporting coach declined to address whether he would leave the club if president Varandas wanted it, saying he was there to talk about the match. He added that he speaks with the president as usual.
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Rui Borges answers Sporting fans' criticism with promise of work
After the win over Marítimo, the Sporting coach responded to supporters who have questioned the team by saying he promises work.
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Pedro Lima praises Sporting response after poor run
The Brazilian midfielder scored twice as Sporting beat Marítimo 2-1 in the Allianz Cup. He said the win was a key turnaround after a difficult spell of results.
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Butzke rues missed chances after Marítimo exit
Butzke scored a header for Marítimo in the 90th minute of the Allianz Cup tie with Sporting, and said afterwards his side could have found an equaliser.
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Rui Borges pleased with Sporting's less-used players after win over Marítimo
The Sporting coach said he was very satisfied with the squad players he called on in the 2-1 victory against Marítimo at Alvalade.
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Sporting beat Marítimo amid mix of applause and whistles
Sporting's win over Marítimo at Alvalade drew a mixed reaction from the crowd, with applause and whistles heard after the final whistle.
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Pedro Lima scores twice for Sporting against Marítimo
The Brazilian signing made the most of his chance against Marítimo by scoring two goals for Sporting.
Form guide
Shakhtar Donetsk
- D 0-0 vs Zorya (H) Premier League · 24 Oct
- L 0-1 at Inter (A) Champions League · 21 Oct
- W 2-1 vs FC Kolos Kovalivka (H) Premier League · 17 Oct
- W 3-1 vs AEK Athens (H) Champions League · 14 Oct
- W 3-0 at Veres Rivne (A) Premier League · 9 Oct
Sporting CP
- W 2-1 vs Marítimo (H) League Cup · 27 Oct
- L 1-2 vs Académico Viseu (H) Liga Portugal · 25 Oct
- L 2-3 vs LASK (H) Champions League · 21 Oct
- W 2-0 at Lens (A) Champions League · 13 Oct
- W 3-1 at Braga (A) Liga Portugal · 9 Oct
Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.
Attack and defence ratings
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0 to 100 against this season's Champions League clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.
Head-to-head
Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP have not met in our records since 2010.
Champions League so far
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
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| 12 | Sporting CP | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | +3 | 6 |
| 16 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | +1 | 4 |
Positions in our table of 36 clubs, before kick-off. Full table
Match facts
- Competition
- Champions League, League phase, matchday 4
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Stamford Bridge, London
- Since last match
- Shakhtar Donetsk: 4 days (Premier League)
Sporting CP: 3 days (Liga Portugal) - Next match
- Shakhtar Donetsk: 4 days (Premier League) later
Sporting CP: 4 days (Liga Portugal) later
Questions and answers
What time is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP and where is it played?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP kicks off at 17:45 UK time (17:45 UTC) on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at Stamford Bridge, London. It is a Champions League match (League phase, matchday 4).
When will the OptimaGoal prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP be published?
Our picks and their reasons are published 48 hours before kick-off at the earliest, from 17:45 UTC on Sunday 1 November 2026, once both teams have played their previous match. The result percentages follow for everyone 2 hours before kick-off, at 15:45 UTC on Tuesday 3 November 2026; every other percentage is for members until the match is over.
What is the recent form of Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP?
Shakhtar Donetsk have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and drew their latest match. Sporting CP have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and won their latest match.
What is the head-to-head record between Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP?
Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP have not met in our records since 2010.
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