Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Preview-Predictions-Team News-Lineups

Preview: Arsenal takes on Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium in a pivotal Champions League group-stage encounter. Arsenal comes into the game on the back of a solid 2-0 win against PSG, while Shakhtar looks to improve after a 3-0 defeat to Atalanta​.

Team News:

• Arsenal: Arsenal is missing several key players, including Martin Ødegaard and Kieran Tierney. There are also doubts about Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber, but Mikel Arteta will still look to field a strong lineup​.

  
  

• Shakhtar Donetsk: Shakhtar has its own injury concerns, with Tymur Puzankov, Taras Stepanenko, and Danylo Sikan unavailable. The team will need to tighten their defense, especially after their recent loss​.

  
  

Predictions: Arsenal’s home advantage and recent form make them favorites for this match. Shakhtar’s defense has been inconsistent, and they are expected to struggle against Arsenal’s attack. A 2-0 or 3-0 victory for Arsenal is predicted​.

Possible Lineups:

• Arsenal:Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Havertz, Trossard; Saka (if fit), Jesus, Martinelli​

• Shakhtar Donetsk:Trubin; Konoplya, Bondar, Rakitskiy, Matvienko; Sudakov, Kryvtsov, Bondarenko; Zubkov, Traore, Mudryk