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UEFA Champions League | Tue 03 Nov, 17:45

Shakhtar Donetsk v Sporting CP Stats

Data last updated: Mon 02 Nov 2026, 12:32 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This UEFA Champions League clash between Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP features two teams with contrasting recent form and attacking styles. Shakhtar has struggled to convert chances consistently, scoring 1.33 goals per game with a 67% BTTS rate, while Sporting CP boasts a more potent attack averaging 2.33 goals and also a 67% BTTS rate. Both sides have shown vulnerability at the back, conceding over one goal per match, setting the stage for an open encounter where both teams are likely to find the net. The fixture's stakes and tactical openness suggest a lively contest with goal-scoring opportunities for both sides.

BT4Y best bet

Both Teams to Score

  • Both teams have a 67% rate of scoring and conceding goals this season, supporting BTTS.
  • Sporting CP averages 2.33 goals per game, indicating strong attacking potential.
  • Shakhtar Donetsk concedes on average 1 goal per match, showing defensive vulnerabilities.
  • Both teams average around 10-12 shots per game, reflecting offensive intent.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 76% chance for both teams to score, reflecting strong attacking outputs and defensive lapses from both sides. Sporting CP's higher goal average and Shakhtar's consistent BTTS rate underpin this . The price at 1.62 offers positive value with a 14.3% edge, making this a compelling pick. The balanced offensive and defensive profiles suggest an open game where both teams are likely to breach each other's defenses. No data limitations affect in this selection.

Model Chance76% model chance vs 61.7% implied (+14.3 pts)
Strong positive
Value Edge76% model chance vs 61.7% implied (+14.3 pts)
Strong positive
Recent BTTS Rates67% both teams
Positive
Goals For per MatchShakhtar 1.33, Sporting 2.33
Positive
Goals Against per MatchShakhtar 1, Sporting 1.33
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Both teams have shown offensive capability and defensive vulnerabilities, making both teams to score a logical choice. Sporting CP's stronger attack combined with Shakhtar's tendency to concede goals supports this pick. Expect an open game with chances at both ends, aligning with the BTTS selection.

Main risk

Clean-sheet strength on one side can quickly weaken the shared-scoring case.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Both Teams to Score

“This fixture features two sides with attacking intent but defensive fragility, making both teams to score a natural expectation. Sporting's firepower and Shakhtar's home pressure should produce goals at both ends.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Both teams have a 67% rate of scoring and conceding goals this season, supporting BTTS.

Sporting CP averages 2.33 goals per game, indicating strong attacking potential.

Shakhtar Donetsk concedes on average 1 goal per match, showing defensive vulnerabilities.

Both teams average around 10-12 shots per game, reflecting offensive intent.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

  • Over the recent sample, Sporting CP has a 67% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, while Shakhtar's rate is 33%.
  • The combined attacking styles and defensive gaps suggest a tempo conducive to multiple goals, supporting an over 2.5 goals trend alongside BTTS.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Shakhtar Donetsk1.33
Avg goals scored
Sporting CP2.33
Shakhtar Donetsk1
Avg goals conceded
Sporting CP1.33
Shakhtar Donetsk67%
BTTS rate
Sporting CP67%
Shakhtar Donetsk33%
Over 2.5 goals
Sporting CP67%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 62% · edge +14.3 pts
1.62
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 54%
2.1
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 68%
1.22
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 50%
1.73
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 32%
2.75
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 28%
2.2
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Both teams have a 67% BTTS rate this season, supported by Sporting CP's 2.33 goals per game and Shakhtar's 1.33 goals. Defensive concessions above one goal per match for both sides create fertile ground for goals at both ends, reinforcing the BTTS scenario.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 62% · edge +14.3 pts
1.62
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Sporting CP to WinBet365 guide price · model 55%
2
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Sporting CP Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 64%
1.55
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Shakhtar Donetsk Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 45%
2.38
Check odds @ 2.38
Shakhtar Donetsk to WinBetUK guide price · model 29%
3.7
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 50%
1.73
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 26%
3.7
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The 76% for Both Teams to Score sits against roughly 61.7% implied by the current price (+14.3 pts). Shakhtar Donetsk show a 67% BTTS rate and Sporting CP show a 67% BTTS rate, which is the right starting point for this market.

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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Shakhtar Donetsk

LWD
Last 51W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 1D 1L
21 Oct 2026A Inter0-1
14 Oct 2026H AEK Athens FC3-1
10 Sep 2026A PSV Eindhoven1-1

Sporting CP

LWW
Last 52W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 0D 1L
21 Oct 2026H Lask Linz2-3
13 Oct 2026A Lens2-0
09 Sep 2026H Galatasaray3-1
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 81% vs implied 78% · edge +2.8 pts
1.28
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Sporting CP to WinBet365 guide price · model 55%
2
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Sporting CP Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 64%
1.55
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Shakhtar Donetsk Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 45%
2.38
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Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 54%
1.8
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Shakhtar Donetsk to WinBetUK guide price · model 29%
3.7
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 26%
3.7
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Recent form data shows Sporting CP with 6 points and a higher goal average, while Shakhtar has 4 points and a lower scoring rate. Both teams maintain a 67% BTTS rate, suggesting consistent mutual scoring in recent matches, supporting the BTTS pick.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

33%Shakhtar Donetsk Over 2.5
67%Sporting CP Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
Over the recent sample, Sporting CP has a 67% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, while Shakhtar's rate is 33%. The combined attacking styles and defensive gaps suggest a tempo conducive to multiple goals, supporting an over 2.5 goals trend alongside BTTS.

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