Arsenal aims to rebound from their latest Premier League loss as they prepare to welcome Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday for their UEFA Champions League matchup.
The Gunners suffered a disappointing 0-2 defeat to Bournemouth, ending their unbeaten streak in the Premier League. In the Champions League, they’ve accumulated four points from two games so far, highlighted by a commendable 2-0 victory against PSG.
Conversely, Shakhtar Donetsk is still seeking their first goal in this season’s Champions League. They opened their campaign with a scoreless draw against Bologna and then faced a 0-3 defeat against Atalanta. Although they recently claimed two wins in their domestic league, playing against Arsenal at the Emirates poses a major challenge for the Ukrainian team.
The Sporting News presents the essential information regarding this match, including viewing options, start times, and the latest team updates.
Live Streaming and TV Details for Arsenal vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
To watch this Champions League match in the UK:
TV channel: –
Live stream: Amazon Prime
This matchup will not be broadcast on live TV but is available for streaming via Amazon Prime.
Kickoff Information for Arsenal vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
This Champions League match is set to be held at the Emirates Stadium in London, UK on Tuesday, October 22 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Date | Tue, Oct. 22 |
Kick-off time | 8:00 p.m. BST |
Venue | Emirates Stadium |
Location | London, UK |
Predicted Lineups and Team News for Arsenal vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
Martin Odegaard, Kiernan Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Jurian Timber are all sidelined due to injuries, with star winger Bukayo Saka also doubtful for this match.
On a positive note, Mikel Merino and Oleksandr Zinchenko have recovered and will be available for this clash.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3 formation): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Havertz, Merino, Rice — Sterling, Jesus, Trossard.
Injured: Timber, Odegaard, Tierney, Tomiyasu, Saka (Doubtful)
Suspended: None
Meanwhile, Shakhtar travels to the Emirates with most players available. They will look to their top scorer in the domestic league, Georgiy Sudakov, who has netted seven goals, to spearhead their attack.
Shakhtar Donetsk predicted XI (4-1-4-1 formation): Riznyk (GK) — Konoplya, Bondar, Matvienko, Henrique — Stepanenko — Zubkov, Bondarenko, Sudakov, Newerton —Sikan
Injured: Puzankov
Suspended: None
Match Prediction: Arsenal vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk has recorded the lowest number of shots on target in this Champions League season. With a solid defense led by William Saliba, Gabriel, and Ben White, Shakhtar is likely to continue struggling in terms of offense at the Emirates.
Although Arsenal’s Champions League journey has been inconsistent, they will be optimistic about securing a home victory against Donetsk, despite their injury concerns.
- Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
Champions League Fixture Schedule for This Week
Tuesday, October 22
- AC Milan vs. Club Brugge (5:45 p.m. BST)
- Monaco vs. Red Star Belgrade (5:45 p.m. BST)
- Arsenal vs. Shakhtar (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Aston Villa vs. Bologna (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Girona vs. Slovan Bratislava (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Juventus vs. Stuttgart (8:00 p.m. BST)
- PSG vs. PSV (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Real Madrid vs. Dortmund (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Sturm Graz vs. Sporting (8:00 p.m. BST)
Wednesday, October 23
- Atalanta vs. Celtic (5:45 p.m. BST)
- Brest vs. Leverkusen (5:45 p.m. BST)
- Atlético vs. Lille (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Barcelona vs. Bayern (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Benfica vs. Feyenoord (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Man City vs. Sparta Prague (8:00 p.m. BST)
- RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Red Bull Salzburg vs. D Zagreb (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Young Boys vs. Inter Milan (8:00 p.m. BST)