Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk

Current streaks

Recent form

Arsenal

Arsenal's recent form has been impressive, with the Gunners winning four of their last six matches across all competitions. The team are currently on a run of three consecutive victories, which was only halted by a surprising 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth in their most recent Premier League outing. Arsenal have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 16 times in their last six games, averaging an impressive 2.67 goals per match. Notably, their 5-1 thrashing of Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup stands out as a high-scoring affair. Despite their attacking prowess, the North London side have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing just one in this period. The 2-2 draw against title rivals Manchester City demonstrates Arsenal's ability to compete with the league's top teams, whilst their 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League highlights their European credentials.

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, displaying resilience in domestic competitions whilst struggling in Europe. The Miners have been particularly impressive in the Premier League, where they've gone unbeaten in their last four matches, including a high-scoring 5-1 victory over LNZ Cherkasy. However, their Champions League campaign has been less fruitful, with a heavy 3-0 defeat to Atalanta sandwiched between their domestic successes. Defensively, Shakhtar have been solid, keeping three clean sheets in their last six matches and conceding an average of less than a goal per game. Their attack has been potent, netting 11 times in six matches, with a particularly prolific showing in their 4-0 thrashing of Obolon'-Brovar. The team's ability to score and defend effectively is reflected in their positive goal difference of six over this period.

Recent home/away form

Arsenal

Arsenal have been in imperious form at home, displaying a remarkable run of five consecutive victories following a solitary draw against Brighton. The Gunners' attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with an impressive tally of 17 goals scored across their last six home matches, averaging 2.83 goals per game. Their defensive resilience is equally commendable, conceding just five goals during this period. The 5-1 thrashing of Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, whilst the 4-2 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League also catches the eye. Arsenal have managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six home games, demonstrating their ability to shut out opponents at the Emirates. With both teams scoring in 67% of these matches and an average of 3.67 total goals per game, Arsenal's home fixtures have been providing plenty of excitement for the fans.

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, with a respectable record of three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six matches. The team have been particularly strong defensively, keeping four clean sheets and conceding an average of just 0.83 goals per game. However, their away form has been inconsistent, with no runs of more than two consecutive wins or losses. The standout result was a commanding 5-0 victory against Vorskla Poltava, showcasing their offensive potential. Conversely, their highest-scoring match was a 4-3 defeat to Oleksandria, highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities. Despite this, Shakhtar have generally been involved in low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their away games featuring under 2.5 goals. Their goal-scoring record of 1.83 goals per game suggests they possess a solid attacking threat on the road.