Shakhtar Donetsk U19 face Sporting CP U19 today at 1:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Champions League Path, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Shakhtar Donetsk U19 come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 3). Sporting CP U19, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 1D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Shakhtar Donetsk U19 head into this on the back of a defeat, while Sporting CP U19 arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Shakhtar Donetsk U19 a slight edge, but Sporting CP U19 are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.