Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos and Besiktas vs St Patricks – Live Score, H2H, Odds & Predictions (14 Aug 2025)
UEFA Europa League | Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos and Besiktas vs St Patricks – Live Score, H2H, Odds & Predictions (14 Aug 2025)
Big European night preview: form guides, head-to-head stats, live score resources, projected lineups, betting odds & expert picks to help you make smarter calls.
Fact check & context: Shakhtar–Panathinaikos is a UEFA Europa League qualifier; Beşiktaş–St Patrick’s is a UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier. Official match centers are linked below for live stats and confirmed lineups about one hour before kick-off.
Live Score & Match Centers (14 August 2025)
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos — 19:00 WAT
- Official center (UEFA): UEFA match hub
- Live score: ESPN | SofaScore
Venue: Kraków (Poland). First leg: 0–0.
Beşiktaş vs St Patrick’s Athletic — 19:00 WAT
- Official center (UEFA): UEFA match hub
- Live score: ESPN | 1st-leg report
Venue: Istanbul (Türkiye). First leg: Beşiktaş 4–1.
H2H & Recent Form
UEFA Europa League | Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos — H2H snapshot
The sides drew 0–0 in the first leg last week. With the return in Kraków, Shakhtar’s home-designated advantage and travel reduction favor the Ukrainian champions, while Panathinaikos’ compact block kept the tie level so far.
UEFA Conference League | Beşiktaş vs St Patrick’s — H2H snapshot
Beşiktaş hold a commanding 4–1 aggregate lead after the Tallaght opener. The Turkish side’s front line overwhelmed early, and the tie now shifts to a packed Tüpras Stadyumu where the hosts are heavy favorites to finish the job.
Odds board (indicative, morning of 13 Aug 2025)
Check your bookmaker for live prices nearer kick-off. Ranges below reflect a cross-section of market previews today.
| Match | 1 | X | 2 | BTTS Yes | Under/Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakhtar vs Panathinaikos (UEL) | 1.65–1.80 | 3.30–3.80 | 4.80–5.80 | 2.00–2.20 | U 1.60–1.75 / O 2.05–2.30 |
| Beşiktaş vs St Patrick’s (UECL) | 1.20–1.35 | 4.80–6.50 | 8.50–12.00 | 2.05–2.25 | U 2.20–2.40 / O 1.60–1.75 |
Benchmarks & previews informing ranges: SportsGambler, KhelNow, Daily Sabah, MightyTips, RatingBet. Always verify current odds with your preferred sportsbook.
Expert Picks & Reasoning
Pick 1: Shakhtar Donetsk to Win & Under 3.5 Goals
Why: Shakhtar created the cleaner xG moments away while keeping things tight (0–0 first leg). Back home-designated, they should control territory without turning it into a shootout. Market prices support a low-to-medium goal count; “Shakhtar + Under 3.5” strikes the balance between probability and price.
Pick 2: Beşiktaş -1 Asian Handicap
Why: A 4–1 cushion plus a 50k-seater atmosphere typically tilts shot volume and territory further toward the hosts. Even with potential rotation, Beşiktaş’ quality in the front three should generate enough to clear the line or at least push.
Bankroll note: Keep stake sizing disciplined (e.g., 0.5–1.0u per lean) and avoid chasing live if the game state flips.
Projected Lineups & Formations
Official XIs drop ~60–75 minutes before kick-off on UEFA’s match hubs. Below are tactical shapes and likely personnel groups based on this week’s previews and team news.
Shakhtar Donetsk (4-2-3-1)
- Core spine: mobile No.6 + ball-carrying 8; wide inverted 10s.
- Keys to watch: early press, set-piece threat, left-side overloads.
Preview & squad notes
Panathinaikos (4-3-3 → 4-1-4-1)
- Core spine: single pivot shield; compact mid-block; quick transitions.
- Keys to watch: deny half-spaces, survive first 20’, counter wide.
Match preview
Beşiktaş (4-2-3-1)
- Core spine: high-usage No.9; creative right-sider between lines.
- Keys to watch: early press triggers; right-side combinations; set plays.
St Patrick’s Athletic (5-3-2 out of possession)
- Core spine: compact back five; quick outlet to wide runners.
- Keys to watch: defend set pieces; protect half-spaces; counter efficiency.
Predictions (Scorelines)
UEFA Europa League | Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos
Forecast: Shakhtar 2–0 Panathinaikos
Rationale: home-designated edge, defensive control, better set-piece profile.
UEFA Conference League | Beşiktaş vs St Patrick’s
Forecast: Beşiktaş 3–0 St Patrick’s
Rationale: quality gap, first-leg state, home advantage.
FAQs
Is this a single-leg or two-leg tie?
Two legs. These are third-qualifying-round second legs. Aggregate score decides the winner.
Do away-goals count double?
No, UEFA removed the away-goals rule. Ties level on aggregate go to extra time and, if needed, penalties.
Where can I research the competitions?
See the UEFA Europa League (Wikipedia) and UEFA.com competition hubs.
Any recommended internal resources?
Yes — browse our Football Predictions hub for daily picks, staking plans and data notes.