UEFA Champions League· Kick-off : Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 20:00 (UK time)
RB Leipzig vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
UEFA Champions League: RB Leipzig vs Shakhtar Donetsk kicks off on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 20:00 (UK time). Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig. Our model makes RB Leipzig clear favourites: a 83% chance of winning, against 10% for the draw and 7% for Shakhtar Donetsk.
Over their last 5 matches, RB Leipzig have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 10 and conceding 9. Over their last 5 matches, Shakhtar Donetsk have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 8 and conceding 4. Shakhtar Donetsk therefore arrive in far better shape than RB Leipzig. On average RB Leipzig score 2.00 and concede 1.80 goals per game; Shakhtar Donetsk score 1.60 and concede 0.80. In the table, RB Leipzig sit 32nd with 0 points from 1 games, Shakhtar Donetsk 18th with 1 points from 1. 14 places separate the two sides.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between RB Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. RB Leipzig out or doubtful: C. Baumgartner, M. Guiu, A. Ouedraogo and R. Reitz. In double chance terms, "RB Leipzig or draw" stands at 93%, "Shakhtar Donetsk or draw" at 17% and "no draw" at 90%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
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Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
RB Leipzig
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen · Bundesliga | 0-2 | L |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Hamburger SV · Bundesliga | 5-0 | W |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Como · UEFA Champions League | 1-4 | L |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Werder Bremen · Bundesliga | 1-3 | L |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga | 3-0 | W |
Shakhtar Donetsk
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Vilkhivtsi · Cup | 3-0 | W |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Chornomorets · Premier League | 2-0 | W |
| Sep 10, 2026 | PSV Eindhoven · UEFA Champions League | 1-1 | D |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Karpaty · Premier League | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Polessya · Premier League | 0-2 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB Leipzig | 32 | 0 | 1 |
| Shakhtar Donetsk | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between RB Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
RB Leipzig
- C. Baumgartner (out)
- M. Guiu (out)
- A. Ouedraogo (out)
- R. Reitz (out)
Shakhtar Donetsk
No absences reported.
Most regular starters
RB Leipzig
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- A. Nusa5/5
- D. Raum5/5
- M. Vandevoordt5/5
- E. Banzuzi4/5
- N. El Aynaoui4/5
- R. Baku4/5
- B. Gruda3/5
- C. Lukeba3/5
- C. Nkunku3/5
- N. Seiwald3/5
- W. Orban3/5
Shakhtar Donetsk
Starts over the last 4 matches (official line-ups).
- D. Riznyk4/4
- O. Ocheretko4/4
- M. Matvienko3/4
- Newerton3/4
- Pedro Henrique3/4
- V. Bondar3/4
- A. Ghram2/4
- G. Mendoza2/4
- Luca Meirelles2/4
- Marlon Gomes2/4
- O. Karavaev2/4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the RB Leipzig vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction?
Our AI gives RB Leipzig a 83% chance of winning, the draw 10% and Shakhtar Donetsk 7%. RB Leipzig are therefore favourites.
When and where is RB Leipzig vs Shakhtar Donetsk played?
Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 20:00 (UK time), UEFA Champions League. Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.
What form are RB Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk in?
RB Leipzig: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (10 scored, 9 conceded). Shakhtar Donetsk: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 4 conceded).
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