UEFA Champions League 2018-19 – Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lyon Preview
AT A GLANCE
When does Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lyon kick off? Wednesday 12th December, 20:00 (UK)
Where is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lyon being played? Oblasny SportKomplex Metalist
What television channel is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lyon on? BT Sport EXTRA
Where can I stream Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lyon? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match online via the BT Sport website
Are tickets still available for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lyon?
Shakhtar Donetsk – https://shakhtar.com/en/tickets/matches/
HEAD-TO-HEAD
All-time meetings: N/A
THE TEAM NEWS
SHAKHTAR DONETSK
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Pyatov; Matviyenko, Khocholava, Kryvtsov, Ismaily; Alan Patrick, Stepanenko; Maycon, Taison, Marlos; Junior Moraes
Unavailable: Kudryk (Injured), Ordets (Injured), Tankovskiy (Injured), Rakitskiy (Injured), Fernando (Injured)
Doubtful: Malyshev (Injured), Dentinho (Injured)
LYON
Predicted line-up (3-4-3): Lopes; Denayer, Marcelo, Marcal; Rafael, Ndombele, Aouar, Mendy; Fekir, Dembele, Depay
Unavailable: Gouiri (Injured), Cornet (Injured)
Doubtful: Ndombele (Injured), Pape Diop (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Shakhtar are playing in Kyiv this time due to the political unrest in Ukraine so that may upset their preparations somewhat. They are typically strong when playing at home but the change in venue may suit Lyon who will also enjoying playing on the counter and expect both teams to score here.
