Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Champions League 2023/24 Live Stream, Form Guide, Head to Head, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups
A decisive winner-takes-all clash unfolds in Champions League Group H at Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday night as second-placed Porto welcomes third-placed Shakhtar Donetsk, with a last-16 spot at stake. Tied with nine points each, Porto holds an advantage due to their victory over Shakhtar on matchday one.
Porto needs just to avoid defeat in their final Champions League Group H match against Shakhtar Donetsk to secure a spot in the last 16. Despite a recent 2-1 loss to Barcelona, their prior 3-1 victory over Shakhtar gives them an advantage. A draw at home this week would ensure Porto’s progression as runners-up in the group. In the last six seasons, Porto has consistently advanced to the last 16, with the 2021-22 campaign being the exception. Recent home success, including a 3-1 win over Casa Pia, provides confidence as they aim to secure qualification.
Shakhtar Donetsk faces a straightforward task in their Champions League Group H finale against Porto: only a victory will prolong their top-tier journey. After securing a 1-0 win against Royal Antwerp in their last outing, courtesy of a Mykola Matvienko header, Shakhtar aims to clinch a top-two finish. While first place is possible, they trail Barcelona by three points, with both teams level on head-to-head criteria. Despite a defensive resurgence with three consecutive clean sheets, Shakhtar faces the challenge of never having beaten Porto in seven previous encounters. A win against the Portuguese side is crucial for their last-16 aspirations.
Probable lineups
Porto probable starting lineup: Costa, Mario, Pepe, Cardoso, Sanusi, Pepe, Varela, Eustaquio, Galeno, Taremi, Evanilson
Shakhtar Donetsk probable starting lineup: Riznyk, Gocholeishvili, Bondar, Matvienko, Azarovi, Stepanenko, Bondarenko, Zubkov, Sudakov, Newerton, Sikan
Form Guide
Porto
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Casa Pia | 3-1 (W) |
| Estoril | 1-3 (L) |
| Famalicao | 3-0 (W) |
| Barcelona | 1-2 (L) |
| CDC Montalegre | 4-0 (W) |
Shakhtar Donetsk
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Veres-Rivne | 2-0 (W) |
| Metalist 1925 | 2-0 (W) |
| Antwerp | 1-0 (W) |
| Zhytomyr | 0-0 (D) |
| Rukh Lviv | 1-3 (L) |
Head to Head
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
|---|---|
| FC Porto beat Shakhtar Donetsk | 3-1 |
| FC Porto draw Shakhtar Donetsk | 1-1 |
| FC Porto beat Shakhtar Donetsk | 2-2 |
| FC Porto beat Shakhtar Donetsk | 2-0 |
| FC Porto beat Shakhtar Donetsk | 2-1 |
Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk Live Schedule and Fixture
The Champions League match between Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk will take place at Estadio do Dragao on Thursday at 1:30 am IST.
| Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 14 |
| Venue | Estadio do Dragao |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in Ukraine | 10:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Thursday) |
Where to watch Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Football fans in Portugal can catch the live action via DAZN Portugal, Eleven Sports 1 Portugal, TVI, TVI Player while those in Ukraine can watch the match live via MEGOGO Football 1.
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