UEFA Champions League· Kick-off : Thursday, September 10, 2026, 17:45 (UK time)
PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk: 1-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for PSV Eindhoven (66%), while a draw was rated at only 19%. The model considered this score unlikely (2.6%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (54%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (86%): missed.
Match analysis
PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk was played on Thursday, September 10, 2026 (UEFA Champions League). Venue: Philips Stadion, Eindhoven. Before kick-off, our model gave PSV Eindhoven a 66% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Shakhtar Donetsk 15%. The most likely correct score is 3-0 (8.8%), ahead of 4-0 (8.8%) and 3-1 (7.0%).
PSV Eindhoven are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 18 and conceding 6. Shakhtar Donetsk have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 8 and conceding 9. Recent momentum is clearly with PSV Eindhoven. On average PSV Eindhoven score 3.60 and concede 1.20 goals per game; Shakhtar Donetsk score 1.60 and concede 1.80.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for PSV Eindhoven, 0 for Shakhtar Donetsk and 0 draws. PSV Eindhoven out or doubtful: M. Bro Hansen, D. Man, S. Ouaissa, A. Plea and J. Schouten. Shakhtar Donetsk: K. Fesyun, V. Korniyenko, Marlon, P. Obah and Pedrinho. In double chance terms, "PSV Eindhoven or draw" stands at 85%, "Shakhtar Donetsk or draw" at 34% and "no draw" at 81%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as PSV Eindhoven – Shakhtar Donetsk. 3-0 is the single most likely scoreline (8.8%); the 5 scores below add up to 39% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| PSV Eindhoven 3-0 Shakhtar Donetsk | 8.8% |
| PSV Eindhoven 4-0 Shakhtar Donetsk | 8.8% |
| PSV Eindhoven 3-1 Shakhtar Donetsk | 7.0% |
| PSV Eindhoven 5-0 Shakhtar Donetsk | 7.0% |
| PSV Eindhoven 4-1 Shakhtar Donetsk | 7.0% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 4.80 goals in total (4.00 for PSV Eindhoven, 0.80 for Shakhtar Donetsk): over 2.5 goals has a 86% probability and both teams to score 54%. Everything points to an open game. PSV Eindhoven keep a clean sheet in 45% of scenarios, Shakhtar Donetsk in 2%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| PSV Eindhoven expected goals | 4.00 |
| Shakhtar Donetsk expected goals | 0.80 |
| Both teams to score | 54% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 95% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 86% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 71% |
| PSV Eindhoven clean sheet | 45% |
| Shakhtar Donetsk clean sheet | 2% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
PSV Eindhoven
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Ajax · Eredivisie | 3-1 | W |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Utrecht · Eredivisie | 6-1 | W |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Groningen · Eredivisie | 5-1 | W |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Excelsior · Eredivisie | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie | 2-2 | D |
Shakhtar Donetsk
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Crystal Palace · UEFA Conference League | 1-2 | L |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Crystal Palace · UEFA Conference League | 1-3 | L |
| Apr 16, 2026 | AZ Alkmaar · UEFA Conference League | 2-2 | D |
| Apr 9, 2026 | AZ Alkmaar · UEFA Conference League | 3-0 | W |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Lech Poznan · UEFA Conference League | 1-2 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSV Eindhoven | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Shakhtar Donetsk | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-head
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for PSV Eindhoven, 0 for Shakhtar Donetsk and 0 draws.
Out and doubtful
PSV Eindhoven
- M. Bro Hansen (out)
- D. Man (out)
- S. Ouaissa (out)
- A. Plea (out)
- J. Schouten (out)
Shakhtar Donetsk
- K. Fesyun (out)
- V. Korniyenko (out)
- Marlon (out)
- P. Obah (out)
- Pedrinho (out)
Other matches in this competition
- Barcelona 5-1 FeyenoordSep 9, 2026
- Liverpool 2-1 Atletico MadridSep 9, 2026
- Napoli 0-1 ArsenalSep 9, 2026
- Sporting CP 3-1 GalatasaraySep 9, 2026
- Paris Saint Germain 6-1 Slovan BratislavaSep 9, 2026
- Fenerbahçe 1-1 AS RomaSep 10, 2026
- Manchester United 4-0 Sabah FASep 10, 2026
- Como 4-1 RB LeipzigSep 10, 2026
- Slavia Praha 2-3 LensSep 10, 2026
- Bayern München 5-0 Bodo/GlimtSep 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave PSV Eindhoven a 66% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Shakhtar Donetsk 15%. PSV Eindhoven are therefore favourites. Final score: 1-1.
What is the most likely correct score for PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
3-0 (8.8%), followed by 4-0 (8.8%), 3-1 (7.0%), 5-0 (7.0%) and 4-1 (7.0%).
Will both teams score in PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
The probability that both PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar Donetsk score is 54%. PSV Eindhoven have a 45% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Shakhtar Donetsk 2%.
How many goals should we expect in PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
The model expects 4.80 goals (4.00 for PSV Eindhoven, 0.80 for Shakhtar Donetsk). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 95%, over 2.5 goals 86%, over 3.5 goals 71%.
When and where is PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk played?
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 17:45 (UK time), UEFA Champions League. Venue: Philips Stadion, Eindhoven.
What form are PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar Donetsk in?
PSV Eindhoven: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (18 scored, 6 conceded). Shakhtar Donetsk: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 9 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar Donetsk?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for PSV Eindhoven, 0 for Shakhtar Donetsk and 0 draws.
What was the PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for PSV Eindhoven (66%), while a draw was rated at only 19%. The model considered this score unlikely (2.6%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (54%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (86%): missed.
How is the PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (4.00 for PSV Eindhoven, 0.80 for Shakhtar Donetsk) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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