LiontipsShakhtar Donetsk vs Inter Milan. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League (September 28, 2021).
Command Analysis
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.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Shakhtar won 4 out of 5 previous home games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 previous games of Shakhtar Donetsk.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3,5
This bet played in 3 of the last 4 games of Inter Milan.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 games of Shakhtar, goals were scored in both halves.
Tip and bets
Both teams lost their first matches in the Champions League and will be looking to get back in the game. The clubs have experience and top-quality performers in their squads. The Miners are an uncomfortable opponent for Inter Milan. Moreover, Shakhtar have the support of the stands, and they are in good spirits after winning the Super Cup. We think they have a good chance of success in this game.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) to Shakhtar
The two sides recorded two draws the last time they met each other in the Champions League. The opponents also tied in 3 out of 4 previous games. We believe that a draw is very likely in the upcoming match and would satisfy both opponents today.
Second wager - a draw
