PSV Eindhoven take on Shakhtar Donetsk at the Philips Stadion in a Champions League group game on Wednesday, 27 November. Read our Champions League predictions for the contest below.
Contents
- 1 PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction: Goals anticipated in the Netherlands
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: PSV are odds-on favourites
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Teams have never met before
- 4 PSV Eindhoven preview: De Jong and Veerman could return
- 5 Shakhtar Donetsk preview: Shakhtar targeting second win
- 6 Player to watch – Johan Bakayoko
PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction: Goals anticipated in the Netherlands
Key Stats
- Seven of PSV’s last eight games in all competitions have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Shakhtar Donetsk have won only once in four attempts in the Champions League group stage this season.
- Ricardo Pepi has scored six goals in his last four appearances for club and country.
- PSV are unbeaten on home soil in all competitions so far this season.
Correct score prediction: PSV Eindhoven 3-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
PSV are in a rich vein of goal-scoring form having notched 20 times in their last four fixtures and the Dutch giants should have too much firepower for Shakhtar Donetsk in Eindhoven.
Pre-game odds and win probability: PSV are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.1%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
PSV Eindhoven won each of their last three games convincingly, running up an aggregate score of 12-0 in the process and the in-form Eredivisie leaders are 2/5 favourites to win on Wednesday as a result.
Shakhtar Donetsk also take top form into this week’s test, though they have just a 13.3% chance of winning for a sixth time in a row according to the probability figures. Make sure to view more of our latest football tips for more free Champions League predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Teams have never met before
PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar Donetsk have never crossed paths before and Wednesday’s fixture will be the first-ever meeting between the clubs.
PSV Eindhoven preview: De Jong and Veerman could return
Adamo Nagalo and Jerdy Schouten are both out for PSV, though Luuk de Jong, Joey Veerman and Sergino Dest will hope to prove their fitness in time to feature. PSV strengthened their hold on top spot in the Eredivisie with a 5-0 win over Groningen at the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Benitez (GK), Karsdrop, Flamingo, Boscagli, Dams, Til, Junior, Saibari, Bakayoko, Perisic, Pepi
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
Feyenoord
2
PSV
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
Fortuna Sittard
1
PSV
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
W
FC Twente
1
PSV
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
W
Almere City FC
0
PSV
5
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
W
FC Groningen
1
PSV
3
Shakhtar Donetsk preview: Shakhtar targeting second win
Shakhtar Donetsk have won only once in four attempts in the Champions League group stage, though that triumph did come on matchday four at Young Boy's expense. The Ukrainians are expected to use their favoured 4-2-3-1 set up in Eindhoven on Wednesday.
Predicted lineup: Riznyk (GK), Konoplia, Bondar, Matvienko, Henrique, Bondarenko, Kryskiv, Zubkobv, Sudakov, Kevin, Eguinaldo
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 09/05/25
D
FC Zorya Lugansk
0
Shakhtar Donetsk
0
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 03/05/25
W
Chernomorets Odessa
0
Shakhtar Donetsk
3
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 27/04/25
D
Dynamo Kiev
2
Shakhtar Donetsk
2
Ukraine Cup 23/04/25
W
Polissya Zhytomyr
0
Shakhtar Donetsk
1
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 19/04/25
L
Kolos Kovalivka
4
Shakhtar Donetsk
2
Player to watch – Johan Bakayoko
Johan Bakayoko is one of PSV’s most in-demand assets and the Belgian winger has been showcasing his potential in the Champions League this season with some sparkling displays on the flank.
Bakayoko could catch the eye again
Bakayoko has been averaging 3.30 shots and 2.00 dribbles per game in the Champions League this season and the 21-year-old has the skillset to make a telling impact in the final third again when PSV take on Shakhtar.