Champions League· League Stage - 3
Inter
Shakhtar Donetsk21 Oct
Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.37
Expected goals
1.6 - 2.2
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More Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Shakhtar Donetsk +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X2Shakhtar Donetsk or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Inter +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XInter or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2Shakhtar Donetsk to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Shakhtar Donetsk -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1Inter to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Inter -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk preview & analysis
Match preview
Inter host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League (League Stage - 3) on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Inter arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 15 and conceding 9. Most recently they lost to Club Brugge KV 3-4 at home. They're 29th in the table with 0 points from 2 games. Shakhtar Donetsk arrive in superb form, with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 15 and conceding 1. Most recently they beat AEK Athens FC 3-1 at home. They're 11th in the table with 4 points from 2 games.
Head to head
In the last 5 meetings between these sides, Inter have won 2, Shakhtar Donetsk have won 0 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 1.4 goals, and both teams scored in 0 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Shakhtar Donetsk narrow favourites: Inter 23%, draw 38%, Shakhtar Donetsk 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 73% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Inter 1-2 Shakhtar Donetsk.
Recent form
Inter- 13 OctHClub Brugge KV3-4
- 10 OctHParma3-0
- 3 OctHLumezzane2-0
- 19 SeptAAS Roma2-2
- 14 SeptHUdinese5-3
Shakhtar Donetsk- 14 OctHAEK Athens FC3-1
- 9 OctAVeres Rivne3-0
- 2 OctHKryvbas KR3-0
- 20 SeptHLNZ Cherkasy3-0
- 17 SeptAVilkhivtsi3-0
Head to head
Champions League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 |  Barcelona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| 3 |  Aston Villa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| 4 |  VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 9 |  Real Betis | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| 10 |  Bayern München | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 4 |
| 11 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 12 |  Como | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 27 |  Viking | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| 28 |  Fenerbahçe | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 1 |
| 29 | Inter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 |  FC Porto | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 31 |  Slavia Praha | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk: FAQ
What is the Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Inter 1-2 Shakhtar Donetsk.
Who is the favourite to win Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
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Shakhtar Donetsk are favourites. Our model gives Inter a 23% chance of winning, Shakhtar Donetsk 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk kick off?
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Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
