FK Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP prediction
Match preview
GOSSIPBALL's parrot has been crunching the numbersGossipBall makes Sporting CP favourites to beat FK Shakhtar Donetsk away from home in the Champions League on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 17:45 UTC. It gives FK Shakhtar Donetsk a 30% chance of winning, puts the draw at 23% and gives Sporting CP 47%.
GossipBall expects 1.6 goals from FK Shakhtar Donetsk and 1.9 from Sporting CP, so goals look likely: there is a 68% chance of three or more goals and a 68% chance that both teams score. The likeliest single score is 1–1 (10%). FK Shakhtar Donetsk keep a clean sheet in 14% of outcomes, Sporting CP in 21%.
GOSSIPBALL analysis · based on five seasons of results and expected goals · updated 29 October 2026, 20:50 UTC
Scoreline chances
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ExplainedGOSSIPBALL expects 3.5 goals in total: 1.55 for FK Shakhtar Donetsk and 1.95 for Sporting CP.
Winning margin
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Who will win FK Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?
GossipBall gives FK Shakhtar Donetsk a 30% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Sporting CP 47%. GossipBall makes Sporting CP favourites to beat FK Shakhtar Donetsk away from home.
What is the most likely score in FK Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?
The likeliest single score is 1–1, with a 10% chance. The next most likely are 1–2 (9%), 2–1 (7%), 2–2 (7%).
Will both teams score in FK Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?
GossipBall gives a 68% chance that both FK Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP score.
Will there be three or more goals in FK Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?
There is a 68% chance of three or more goals. GossipBall expects 3.5 goals in total (1.6 for FK Shakhtar Donetsk, 1.9 for Sporting CP).
When is FK Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP?
Kick-off is Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 17:45 UTC.