RB Leipzig vs Shakhtar Donetsk (20 January 2027, UEFA Champions League): match facts, H2H and recent form

RB Leipzig head into the home fixture against Shakhtar Donetsk sitting fifth in the league table with six points from three games – two wins and a single defeat, having scored nine and conceded three. Their recent double‑victory run suggests a potent attack, while the solitary loss hints at a defensive frailty they will be keen to tighten up. Shakhtar arrive without any disclosed statistics, leaving Leipzig as the clear statistical favorites. The encounter promises to be a test of Leipzig’s consistency as they aim to climb higher in the standings.