Shaktar vs PAE AEK: Champions League Prediction 14 October 2026

Shaktar beat PAE AEK 3-1 in the Champions League on 14 October 2026. Goals: Lovro Majer 28', PAE AEK; Pedrinho 34' (penalty), Shaktar; Vinicius Tobias 80', Shaktar; Gleiker Mendoza 86', Shaktar.

Coach AI predicted 2-1: the right outcome, but not the exact score.

Most pool points in this match: Pedrinho (Shaktar), 3 from 1 goal.

Coach AI predicts 2-1 as the correct score for Shaktar vs PAE AEK. This page also covers the expected line-ups, injuries and xG.

Shaktar form (last 5): 0W-1D-0L. PAE AEK form (last 5): 1W-0D-0L.

Shakhtar is missing Eguinaldo (shoulder) and Irakli Azarovi, which limits their rotation in wide areas and defensive depth. AEK is without first-choice keeper Thomas Strakosha (hand injury), meaning Alberto Brignoli starts; while Brignoli is experienced, the loss of Strakosha's shot-stopping form is a factor.

Shaktar are 11th in the UEFA Champions League with 4 points from 2 games. PAE AEK are 20th with 3 points from 2 games.

Confirmed lineup Shaktar (4-1-4-1): Dmytro Riznyk, Pedrinho, Mykola Matvienko, Valerii Bondar, Vinicius Tobias, Marlon Gomes, Oleh Ocheretko, Newerton, Pedrinho, Alisson Santana, Elias Kaua. Confirmed lineup PAE AEK (4-4-2): Alberto Brignoli, Stavros Pilios, Filipe Relvas, Harold Moukoudi, Llazaros Rota, Răzvan Marin, Milán Vitális, Lovro Majer, Aboubakary Koita, Luka Jović, Zini. These lineups were confirmed by the clubs when the official team sheets were submitted.

Goal scorers in Shaktar vs PAE AEK: Lovro Majer 28', PAE AEK, Pedrinho 34', Shaktar (pen.), Vinicius Tobias 80', Shaktar, Gleiker Mendoza 86', Shaktar. Final score: Shaktar 3 - 1 PAE AEK.

Shaktar vs PAE AEK kicks off on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 21:00 (Central European Time). The match is part of the Champions League.

The referee for Shaktar vs PAE AEK in the Champions League is Chris Kavanagh.

Coach AI identifies three decisive factors for Shaktar vs PAE AEK: 1. Neutral Venue Advantage: Shakhtar hosts at Stamford Bridge, London, significantly reducing their traditional home-court intensity while favoring a more open, technical game. 2. AEK Resilience: The Greek side enters this match on a 12-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, including a clean sheet in their MD1 win over LASK. 3. Tactical Motivation: With AEK on 3 points and Shakhtar on 1, a defeat for the Ukrainians would create a 5-point gap in the league phase table, making this a high-stakes fixture for the 'hosts'..

Coach AI has identified the following key players for Shaktar vs PAE AEK. Shaktar: Dmytro Kryskiv (In Form), Mykola Matviienko (Key Threat). PAE AEK: Luka Jović (In Form), Răzvan Marin (Key Threat).

Coach AI sees Shaktar as the stronger side in Shaktar vs PAE AEK. The full analysis with the expected score, xG and injuries is on this page.

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