We have reached the penultimate round of the Champions League group stages. Ahead of us here is an exciting clash between Inter and Shakhtar Donetskon Wednesday at Giuseppe Meazza.
Inter scored an acceptable 1.8 times per game in most recent Champions League matches. They have been prolific in defence though, with only 1 goal conceded on average. This defensive strength could swing the result in their favour, when squaring up to Shakhtar Donetsk this coming Wednesday.
Shakhtar Donetsk have been decent in front of goal, with 2.1 goals scored per game right now in the Champions League. They concede even less, with 1 goals scored against them on average. They will try to make this defence count when facing up to Inter on Wednesday as outsiders.
Inter entered the Champions League as outsiders for actually winning the title. However, they are still not a certainty in the knock-out round and need a point on Wednesday. Let's take a look at some predictions!
Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk stats and analysis
Analysing the prices with the bookmakers, Inter are given a 75% chance of beating Shakhtar Donetsk. That equals odds at 1.33 on the home side to win, while the draw sits at 5.00. Placing a bet on the away win for the visitors returns you odds 9.00.
After collecting 7 points from their first four Champions League matches, Inter still have a good chance of seeing the next stage. To claim first place requires a win in this 5th round match, while second place remains possible with a draw.
Shakhtar Donetsk have been a disappointment so far with only 1 point on the board. Amazingly, they can still qualify for the next round in second place, but that definitely requires a win against Inter.
According to the bookmakers, Inter are favourites to win. If one is in favour of the away win, the odds are currently at 9.00 on the visitors. This means the bookies predict, they are in with a 11% chance of beating Shakhtar Donetsk. Placing your bet on Shakhtar Donetsk, the best price at the time of writing lies at 1.33.
Stats and facts for Inter and Shakhtar Donetsk.
- Inter unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Inter's last 3 of 5 matches;
- Inter conceded in the last 6 of 8 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 3.5 in Inter's last 2 of 4 matches.
- Shakhtar Donetsk did not win the last 5 matches in a row;
- Shakhtar Donetsk conceded in the last 6 of 8 matches;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Shakhtar Donetsk's last 2 of 4 matches.
Lineup Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Current form — Inter v. Shakhtar Donetsk
Inter look in good shape before their upcoming match, as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last 3 matches, they first beat FC Sheriff by 3-1, before drawing 1-1 with AC Milan. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out SSC Napoli 3-2.
Shakhtar Donetsk look back on their last 3 matches with 6 points to show from their efforts. Against Real Madrid, they were left empty-handed in a 2-1 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating FC Kolos Kovalivka in a 1-3 win. They followed that up with a 2-0 win against Rukh Lviv in their most recent outing.
Inter v. Shakhtar Donetsk — fixture history
The most recent outing in the Champions League between Inter and Shakhtar Donetsk took place in September 2021. The match failed to produce a winner, with the score reading 0-0 after the final whistle. Inter enter the match against Shakhtar Donetsk with a 2-4-0 record in their previous 6 encounters in the Champions League. This amounts to a 33% winning ratio for Inter, with Shakhtar Donetsk victorious in 0% of the last 6 encounters. Do not expect too much entertainment on Wednesday, when Inter and Shakhtar Donetsk face off. Their last 6 matches were largely tight affairs, as more than two goals only happened 1 time. Both teams to score paid out with the bookies 1 time in those 6 matches.
Full Time betting
Analysing the prices with the bookmakers, Inter are given a 75% chance of beating Shakhtar Donetsk. That equals odds at 1.33 on the home side to win, while the draw sits at 5.00. Placing a bet on the away win for the visitors returns you odds 9.00.
Man of the Moment
Managing 2 goals in his previous 6 matches for Inter makes Hakan Calhanoglu a player every opponent will have marked as one to keep an eye on. Fernando has certainly delivered the goods for Shakhtar Donetsk is recent matches. Every opponent will have him singled out as a potential threat following the 7 goals he has managed in the previous 6 matches.
