Shakhtar Donetsk host Inter Milan on Tuesday in one of the early kick-offs as both sides look to pick up their first points of this European campaign. The hosts lost away to Sheriff last time out while the visitors were narrowly beaten by Real Madrid at home which makes this close to a must-win for both sides.
Here is how you can watch the match and what to know:
Viewing information
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 28 | Time: 12:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Olimpiyskiy — Kyiv, Ukraine
- TV channel and live stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Shakhtar +480; Draw +333; Inter -182 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Storylines
Shakhtar: Second in the domestic table having lost once already this season, Roberto De Zerbi’s men are already chasing rivals Dinamo Kyiv while they were also shocked by Sheriff in Tiraspol in their Champions League opener. A win over Inter here would negate some of the damage done by that unexpected setback.
Inter: Third in Serie A but four points behind leaders Napoli, it has started to get tricky for Simone Inzaghi’s men of late with two wins from their last five across all competitions with draws against Atalanta and Sampdoria as well as that late loss to Real. A win in Ukraine will put them back on course to finish in the top two in Group D which is expected.
Prediction
De Zerbi knows Inter well after his times with Sassuolo and will know how to set his side up here. Expect it to be entertaining with the Italian champions earning a narrow win. Pick: Inter 2, Shakhtar 1
