Shakhtar Donetsk vs Inter Milan. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League (September 28, 2021).

Shakhtar Donetsk suffered a 0:2 defeat against Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova in the first round of the Champions League group stage. This result was like a cold shower for the Miners, who have clearly underestimated the opponents. 

Shakhtar spent a lot of energy in two qualifying rounds against Genk and Monaco, which could explain the defeat. Some might even blame the quality of the pitch in Tiraspol. Nevertheless, before the match against Inter Milan, the Miners are in the last place in their group.

The Orange-and-Blacks are doing well in the Ukrainian Premier League. Shakhtar have chalked up 22 points and are 2nd in the table after nine rounds, losing three points to Dynamo Kyiv. Shakhtar have also recently won the Ukrainian Super Cup match, crushing Dynamo Kyiv with a score of 3:0.

Linnet and Moraes will not be able to help their team against Inter Milan.

Last year Inter Milan were in the same Champions League group as Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid. Back then, the Nerazzurri finished last. This year Inter Milan also started their Champions League campaign on a disappointing note; they lost at home to Real Madrid with a score of 0:1, despite having control for most of the game. 

After six rounds of Serie A, Simone Inzaghi's men have 14 points in the asset. They won four games and two matches ended in a draw. Inter show the best performance in attack having scored 20 goals in six games. Currently, the Nerazzurri are 3rd in the Serie A standings. In the previous two rounds, Inter Milan defeated Fiorentina (3:1) and drew with Atalanta (2:2).

The Nerazzurri will be without Vidal, Eriksen, Brazao, Correa, and Sensi.