Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk
UEFA Champions League
Inter
Shakhtar Donetsk
October 21, 2026 at 20:00 · San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza
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Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction and betting tip for this UEFA Champions League match, kicking off October 21, 2026 at 20:00 at San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza. Our tip: Home Win.
Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk Preview
Inter host Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League (League Stage - 3) on Wednesday 21 October 2026, kick-off 20:00 WAT at San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza in Milan. Harm Osmers is the referee.
Inter are 31st in the table with 0 points from 2 games (0-0-2), while Shakhtar Donetsk sit 14th on 4 points. Shakhtar Donetsk have a 4-point advantage. At home Inter have won 0 of 1; Shakhtar Donetsk have won 0 of 1 on the road.
Inter have two defeats in their last 2 league games (L-L), averaging 2.0 goals scored and 3.0 conceded. Shakhtar Donetsk have one win and one draw in their last 2 league games (D-W), averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded.
In their last 5 meetings Inter have won 2, Shakhtar Donetsk 0, with 3 draws and an average of 1.4 goals per game. The most recent, in November 2021, finished Inter 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk.
Inter average 2.0 goals scored and 3.0 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets, usually in a 3-5-2. Shakhtar Donetsk average 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
Inter will be without C. Jones (thigh injury), L. Martinez (thigh injury), B. Pavard (thigh injury) and J. Stones (injury). Shakhtar Donetsk will be without I. Azarovi (knee injury), Eguinaldo (shoulder injury), K. Fesyun (illness), A. Ghram (injury), V. Korniyenko (off the roster), Marlon (muscle injury), P. Obah (off the roster), T. Puzankov (off the roster), M. Shved (off the roster) and D. Tvardovskyi (off the roster).
Line-ups are in: Inter line up in a 3-5-2, Shakhtar Donetsk in a 4-1-4-1.
Bookmakers make Inter the favourites: Inter 1.25, draw 6.00, Shakhtar Donetsk 11.00 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.36 and under at 3.20. Both teams to score: yes 1.67, no 2.10.
Our prediction: Inter to win (1). Bookmakers make Inter favourites at 1.25, Inter have won 2 of the last 5 meetings and Shakhtar Donetsk are missing 10 players.
Team news
- Out C. Jones Thigh Injury
- Out L. Martinez Thigh Injury
- Out B. Pavard Thigh Injury
- Out J. Stones Injury
- Out I. Azarovi Knee Injury
- Out Eguinaldo Shoulder Injury
- Out K. Fesyun Illness
- Out A. Ghram Injury
- Out V. Korniyenko Off the roster
- Out Marlon Muscle Injury
- Out P. Obah Off the roster
- Out T. Puzankov Off the roster
- Out M. Shved Off the roster
- Out D. Tvardovskyi Off the roster
UEFA Champions League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 31 | Inter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Season stats
| Inter | Shakhtar Donetsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 0 / 0 / 2 | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 4 (2.0) | 4 (2.0) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 6 (3.0) | 2 (1.0) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 3.0 / 1.0 | 3.0 / 1.0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Longest winning run | 0 | 0 |
| Biggest win | — | 3-1 |
| Usual formation | 3-5-2 | 4-2-3-1 |
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Starting line-ups
Josep Martínez, M. Akanji, A. Bastoni, Carlos Augusto, D. Spence, N. Barella, H. Çalhanoğlu, P. Sučić, F. Dimarco, A. Bonny, M. Thuram
Coach: C. Chivu
D. Riznyk, Vinícius Tobias, V. Bondar, M. Matvienko, Pedrinho, O. Ocheretko, Alisson Santana, Pedrinho, Marlon Gomes, G. Mendoza, Kauã Elias
Coach: A. Turan
Data: API-Football · updated 21 Oct 2026, 19:31. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Inter to win (1) — Bookmakers make Inter favourites at 1.25, Inter have won 2 of the last 5 meetings and Shakhtar Donetsk are missing 10 players.
Form (last 5)
Inter
LL
2.0 scored · 3.0 conceded per game
Shakhtar Donetsk
DW
2.0 scored · 1.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
2 Inter wins 3 draws 0 Shakhtar Donetsk wins last 5 meetings
- Inter2 - 0Shakhtar Donetsk UEFA Champions League
- Shakhtar Donetsk0 - 0Inter UEFA Champions League
- Inter0 - 0Shakhtar Donetsk UEFA Champions League
- Shakhtar Donetsk0 - 0Inter UEFA Champions League
- Inter5 - 0Shakhtar Donetsk UEFA Europa League
Statistics: API-Football · updated 21 Oct 2026, 13:33. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
