Shakhtar vs Brest Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Champions League, January 22, 2025
Shakhtar vs Brest Preview
- Competition: UEFA Champions League.
- Date: Wednesday, January 22.
- Time: 5:45 PM GMT.
- Venue: Veltins-Arena.
Shakhtar vs Brest will take place in the early kick-off slot on January 22 at the Veltins-Arena in the Champions League in the penultimate round of group fixtures.
The hosts will enter this game in 27th place with four points from six games. They will enter this match on the back of a mixed run of form, with two wins, one draw and two defeats to their name in their last five matches. They have scored eight and conceded eight, keeping two clean sheets in the process. They have played three friendlies to get up to speed after the winter break and are unbeaten in those, with a 4-0 win against Ludogorets being the last one.
Brest, on the other hand, are flying high in seventh place with 13 points from six matches. They have been in great form of late, winning four of their last five matches across competitions, and losing one. In this run, Brest have scored seven and conceded five goals, keeping one clean sheet as well. They have won their last three games on the bounce with a 2-1 scoreline against Lyon, Nantes and Rennes, and will look to carry this form forward.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.
Shakhtar Team News
Manager Marino Pusic has used his full-strength XI in all of their UCL matches so far, last doing so in their 5-1 defeat against Bayern. He will look to do the same in the next match, with just one suspension to report.
Pedro Henrique has received a red card in the match against PSV and will miss the second of his three-game ban in this one.
Brest Team News
Manager Eric Roy fielded a strong XI in his team’s last match as they secured a 2-1 win away from home. There were no new injuries or suspensions from that match, but Brest will be without quite a few players.
Bradley Locko (achilles tendon), Jonas Martin (muscle), Jordan Amavi (hamstring), Julien Le Cardinal (hamstring), Massadio Haidara (calf) and Soumaila Coulibaly (groin) will all miss out as they continue their recovery process.
Shakhtar vs Brest Predicted Lineups
Shakhtar Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1):
Goalkeeper: Dmytro Riznyk.
Defenders: Yukhym Konoplia, Valeriy Bondar, Alaa Ghram, Mykola Matviyenko (C).
Midfielders: Marlon Gomes, Artem Bondarenko, Georgiy Sudakov.
Forwards: Oleksandr Zubkov, Kevin, Daylo Sikan.
Brest Predicted Lineup (4-2-2-2):
Goalkeeper: Marco Bizot.
Defenders: Kenny Lala, Brendan Chardonnet (C), Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Luc Zogbe.
Midfielders: Edimilson Fernandes, Hugo Magnetti, Mahdi Camara, Kamory Doumbia.
Forwards: Lodovic Ajorque, Mama Balde.
Shakhtar vs Brest Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have never met in their history before the upcoming match, meaning this UCL tie will be the first-ever official meeting between Shakhtar Donetsk and Stade Brestois.
Key Players to Watch in Shakhtar vs Brest
Oleksandr Zubkov (Shakhtar)
The midfielder has been his team’s leading goal contributor in the Champions League so far this season. Although he plays further down the pitch, Zubkov has produced two goals and one assist so far in Shakhtar’s campaign. His two strikes have come from 1.33 xG, which means he is overperforming the metric and will look to continue to do so.
Abdallah Sima (Brest)
While Sima may not get a start in the next game, he is one to watch as an option off the bench. He has scored three goals in the Champions League so far this season and has been crucial to Brest’s performances. His goals have come from just 1.56 xG, meaning he is overperforming in this metric as well, and will look to continue doing so for the foreseeable future.
Shakhtar vs Brest Prediction
Since there is no past head-to-head to go by, the recent form guides will have to be enough. Those suggest that Brest are in better form compared to their hosts, which means they should secure a narrow win against Shakhtar.
Predicted Score: Shakhtar 1-2 Brest
Where to watch Shakhtar vs Brest Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| Ukraine | Megogo |
| France | Canal+ |
| India | SonyLIV |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Shakhtar vs Brest?
A. Shakhtar will host Brest at the Veltins-Arena on Wednesday, January 22 at 5:45 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Shakhtar vs Brest for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Shakhtar vs Brest?
A. Shakhtar 1-2 Brest.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Shakhtar vs Brest?
A. These two teams have never met in their history prior to the upcoming match, meaning this UCL tie will be the first-ever official meeting between Shakhtar Donetsk and Stade Brestois.