Arsenal vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line ups and betting tips

The Gunners will hope to pick up maximum points at the Emirates when they take on the Ukrainian side tonight. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.

Arsenal recorded their first defeat of the season across all competitions, losing 2-0 to Bournemouth on Saturday in a game they played with ten men for about an hour after William Saliba was sent off in the first half.

Mikel Arteta’s team will see this as the perfect opportunity to quickly bounce back while improving their standings on the UEFA Champions League table, having picked up four points from a goalless draw with Atalanta and an impressive 2-0 victory over Ligue 1 champions, PSG. 

Raya makes an important penalty save for Arsenal against Atalanta || Imago

Shakhtar, on the other hand, are yet to record any victory in the UCL, picking up their solitary point in a goalless draw with Bologna on the opening day, before losing 3-0 to Atalanta on match day two.

The Ukranian side are coming into this clash on a good run, having won their last two matches, the most recent of which was a 1-0 victory over Kolos in the league last Friday.

Arsenal vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Head to Head

Both teams have met four times in the past, with each team team winning twice, and the side playing at home have always won this tie.

The last time both teams met was in 2010 during the old UCL group stage format, with the Gunners winning 5-1 at home before Shakhtar won 2-1 in the reverse fixture. 

Arsenal vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Team News and Possible Lineups 

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka | Imago

The hosts have several injury concerns, with Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber doubtful for this clash.

Captain Martin Odegaard is still weeks away from his return, while Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney are also sidelined. 

Meanwhile, Shakhtar arrive with a full squad, including fourth-choice goalkeeper Tymur Puzankov who is nursing an ACL injury. 

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard | Imago

Arsenal Predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Partey, Rice, Merino; Sterling, Havertz, Trossard

Shakhtar Donetsk Predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Riznyk (GK); Konoplya, Bondar, Matvienko, Henrique; Stepanenko; Zubkov, Bondarenko, Sudakov, Newerton; Sikan

Arsenal vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Predictions & Betting Tips

The Gunners are heavy favourites for this one, a tag which is further strengthened by their need to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat.

Correct score: Arsenal 3-0 Shakhtar Donetsk

Havertz to score anytime 

Home to score over 2.5