PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk

Opta · September 8, 2026

Shakhtar Donetsk face an in-form PSV side who have not suffered defeat in five matches for an UEFA Champions League clash on Thursday at Philips Stadion. It's the first match of the European season for both sides.

In their last six matches in all competitions, PSV have won four, drawn one and lost one. They scored 18 and conceded 10 in that stretch, scoring first in two of the six contests. They had eight first-half goals, while their opponents netted five times in the first 45 minutes. Shakhtar Donetsk have won four and lost two in their last six. They scored 10 and conceded five in that period, netting first in three of the six. They had three goals in the first half, while their opponents netted three times before the break.

• Shakhtar Donetsk have won their last 5 away matches in a row
• PSV have won their last 3 games at home when R. Pepi has scored
• There have been 3 or more goals scored in total in each of PSV's last 23 home games