UEFA Champions League · Matchday 1 · Season 2026/27 · ScheduledPhilips Stadion, Eindhoven

Prediction for PSV vs FK Shakhtar Donetsk

PSVLLLWD
1X2 PREDICTION BALANCE
52.9%PSV
26.1%Draw
21%FK Shakhtar Donetsk
FK Shakhtar DonetskLWLLW
VERDICTPSV slight favourite

Foresportia's analysis estimates that PSV has the advantage based on the 1X2 probabilities. The models give PSV a slight edge, but the gap is not large enough to form a strong signal. The stability level still calls for a cautious reading. The more protective signal remains double chance 1X at 79%, rather than the straight 1X2 pick. Confidence reflects how clear the signal is for this match; stability reflects its historical robustness.

1X2 STABILITYRisk The stability badge measures the historical robustness of the 1X2 signal.Model confidence 49.8%
ROBUST ALTERNATIVEDouble chance 1X · 79%A more protective scenario than the straight 1X2 pick.

Why the model sees it this way

Relative strengthSlight edge for PSV
Recent formSlight edge for FK Shakhtar Donetsk
Goal profileIntermediate goal profile
Signal stabilityLow
Model confidenceModerate

Probabilities & verdict

PSV52.9%
Draw26.1%
FK Shakhtar Donetsk21%

Main pickPSV

1X2 STABILITYRisk

Model confidence49.8%

1X2 alternatives

1X2 alternatives
MarketPickProbabilityReading
Double chance1X79%Most robust signal
Draw no betPSV71.6%Solid
Total goalsOver 2.561%Interesting
Both teams to scoreYes55%Interesting
Total goalsOver 1.576.9%Solid
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How the match could unfold

Expected goals (xG)1.86PSV

Expected goals (xG)1.00FK Shakhtar Donetsk

Under 2.5 probability39%

BTTS No probability45%

Top 5 likely scores
2 - 113.3%1 - 09.9%0 - 08%3 - 07.8%1 - 17.5%

Advanced scenarios

PSVFK Shakhtar Donetsk
36.4%
Clean sheet
16.5%
28.4%
Win to nil
8.5%
31.5%
Win by 2 goals or more
6.2%
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Team comparison

PSVFK Shakhtar Donetsk
1499Elo1458
1.6Goals scored / match (5)1.6
LLLWDForm (last 5)LWLLW
2.0Goals conceded / match (5)2.4
0.0Clean sheets (5)20.0
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Prediction reliability

Risk profile

This match carries more uncertainty than average. Our models therefore reduce confidence slightly.

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCERisk profile
50.2%

50.2% correct predictions
over 402 verified matches

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HISTORICAL SUCCESS RATE75%57.5%40%08016124132240250.2%Number of matches

What the data says about PSV vs FK Shakhtar Donetsk

This Champions League fixture brings a high level of difficulty, making every gap in form or efficiency more significant.

Across the five latest available matches, the form index is 26.7% for PSV and 40% for FK Shakhtar Donetsk. It measures recent momentum but does not decide the result on its own.

According to probabilities calculated by Foresportia, the 1X2 projection gives PSV 52.9%, the draw 26.1% and FK Shakhtar Donetsk 21%. The expected-goals model projects 1.86 xG against 1.00, for a combined 2.86. The most likely score according to Foresportia is 2–1 at 13.3%.