PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 10, 2026
Champions League
In the 1st round of the Champions League league phase on September 10, 2026, PSV will face Shakhtar Donetsk. The visitors certainly have no intention of giving up points without a fight.
PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk team news and expert analysis
The Eindhoven club continue to dominate domestically. In the spring, they won the Eredivisie for the third consecutive time. However, after the summer break, they began with a 0-4 defeat to AZ in the Super Cup, followed by a home draw against Fortuna Sittard in the opening round. They subsequently returned to winning ways, including a 3-1 victory away to Ajax.
The Donetsk side reclaimed the Ukrainian title in 2025/2026. They began the new campaign with two victories, but ended the summer with a 0-2 defeat to potential rivals Polissya. However, they subsequently beat a strong Karpaty side, showing that they have no intention of surrendering the Ukrainian title to anyone.
The Dutch side are scoring 3.6 goals per game while conceding three times fewer, just 1.2. The Ukrainian champions, meanwhile, are averaging two goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match.
Head to Head matches: PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk
The clubs met only once before, in 2024. On that occasion, the hosts won 3-2 at this very ground.
They will be favourites again this time. However, the visitors appear to be underestimated, so we are backing Shakhtar with a +1.5-goal handicap (odds – 1.80).
PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk: key statistics and trends
- PSV have won four matches in a row
- 100% of PSV's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 4.8 goals per game
- Shakhtar have won four of their five matches
- 40% of Shakhtar's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.8 goals per game
PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Possible starting lineups
PSV play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Kovář - Mauro Júnior, Obispo, Flamingo, Dest - Fernández, Kodaï Sano, Til - van Bommel, Pepi, Perišić
Shakhtar Donetsk play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Riznyk - Pedro Henrique, Matviyenko, Bondar, Vinícius Tobias - Nazaryna - Neverton, Isaque Severino, Ocheretko, Alisson Santana - Kauã Elias
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