Does the Inter series against Ukrainian teams last?

Ukraine’s runners-up in the shape of Shakhtyor Donetsk welcome reigning Italian champions Inter Milan on matchday two in the top flight. A real deja vu, as the clubs already faced each other in the group stage last season. Back then, both duels ended goalless!

The visitors remain unbeaten against representatives from Ukraine in the Champions League as a result, with two wins and two draws each in addition to the games against Donetsk against Dynamo Kiev.

For the match at Kyiv’s NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium between Shakhtyor Donetsk and Inter Milan, the forecast includes a goal celebration from both sides.

Ukraine Shakhtyor Donetsk – Statistics & current form

The Ukrainians recorded the biggest success in their history in the top flight when they reached the quarter-finals ten years ago. From the hosts’ point of view, their record in the Champions League can definitely be improved. However, the home record at international level does not give much hope for improvement.

Only one of the last nine home matches in the competition was won (1-4-4). On the other hand, the only victory in this review came in the most recent home match, and against none other than Real Madrid.

Donezk now boasts almost a complete “Seleção “

In addition, the Brazilianisation of the squad has gathered pace this season. In the lost opener against newcomers Sheriff Tiraspol from Moldova, the starting eleven included no less than eight players from the country of the five-time world champions!

On the other hand, the defeat was undeserved, as Roberto De Zerbi’s team had the greater share of the game and a clear advantage in terms of chances. The surprising defeat has already put Donetsk under a lot of pressure, which is why an offensively-minded home team can be expected

A look at the domestic league shows that the 13-time Ukrainian champions can score goals. In the Ukrainian Premier League, the runners-up are already back in second place after eight rounds of matches. Only one league match has been lost and only the league leaders Dynamo Kiev top the average goal yield of around 2.6 goals per league match.

Traore is accurate on the road

A few days ago, they won the country’s Super Cup with a clear 3-0 victory over their arch-enemy from the capital. Lassina Traore scored a brace and confirmed his very good form.

The player from Burkina Faso is also a prolific scorer in the national league: After seven appearances, Traore’s six goals are the best tally for the “Hirnyky” and second best in the league.

Given his current high level of efficiency, the odds on the former Ajax Amsterdam player scoring again in the clash between Shakhtjor Donetsk and Inter Milan are also of interest. Traore has also scored in the current competition, albeit only in qualifying against the Belgian “Smurfs” from Genk.

Predicted line-up of Shakhtyor Donetsk:
Pyatov – Matviienko – Marlon – Ismaily – Dodo – Tete – Antonio- Maycon – Fernando – Traore – Pedrinho

Last matches played by Shakhtyor Donetsk:

Italy Inter Milan – Statistics & current form

The Italian champions had to play a tough match in Serie A last weekend. In the top match of the matchday against Atalanta Bergamo, a 2-2 draw was recorded against the Lombards. Thanks to the result, Inter is still unbeaten and in third place in the table.

The start in the Champions League, on the other hand, was less successful. In a tough match against Real Madrid, they suffered a 0:1 home defeat. An unfortunate defeat, because the decisive goal for the Madrilenians came in the penultimate minute of regulation time and a draw would have been the fairer result from an objective point of view.

The Italians fired 18 shots on goal and the value of expected goals was 2.5 – the highest value on the first matchday in the top division for a team that ultimately failed to score a goal.

In Serie A, Inter know where the opposition’s box is

Although no goal was scored in the match, the visitors’ offence has been very reliable in league play. One reason for this is Edin Dzeko, who was signed from AS Roma as a replacement for the Belgian Romelu Lukaku, who left for Chelsea.

The Bosnian has immediately acclimatised to the Nerazzurri and his Argentinian strike partner Lautaro Martinez is in equally good form at the moment, with four goals in five league games.

In light of the visitors’ strong attack, which has scored the most goals in Serie A to date, the odds on at least two goals from the black and blue in the clash between Shakhtyor Donetsk and Inter Milan are also a good idea.

Predicted Inter Milan line-up:
Handanovic – de Vrij – Bastoni – Skriniar – Perisic – Calhanoglu – Brozovic – Barella – Darmian – Dzeko – Martinez

Last matches played by Inter Milan:

Shakhtjor Donetsk – Inter Milan Direct Comparison / H2H Record

The clubs have faced each other five times on the European stage so far and never have the Ukrainians come away with a victory. Instead, the 19-time Italian champions prevailed twice and three times they parted with a draw. The home side have also scored just one goal in their previous encounters.

For the upcoming match between Shakhtyor Donetsk and Inter Milan, the odds are already pointing in the direction of a victory for the Italian visitors.

Ukraine Shakhtyor Donetsk – Inter Milan Italy Tip

The 2009 UEFA Cup winners will need to be attacking against the Italians. The home side are already under pressure due to their embarrassing opening defeat against the Moldovan novices from Tiraspol. Against this backdrop, the prediction for the clash between Shakhtyor Donetsk and Inter Milan includes ‘goals on both sides’

Although the hosts failed to score against the underdogs on matchday one, there is quality to be found in Donetsk’s attack. Attacking players like Traore are in stable form and in the tough qualifiers for the top flight against Genk as well as Monaco, the yellow-blues scored an impressive seven goals in four games.

The 2010 Champions League winners are also good for at least one goal. Although their former best striker Romelu Lukaku is no longer on board, Inter have found an experienced replacement in Edin Dzeko, who is already scoring reliably again in Serie A.

In addition, the attack of “La Beneamata” is equipped with various other powerful players and due to the expected offensive alignment of the Ukrainians, as described above, there should be enough scoring chances for the team of coach Simone Inzaghi. In addition, “Il Biscione” must also score points because of the opening defeat against Real Madrid