FC Internazionale Milano vs FK Shakhtar Donetsk, Champions League 2020-21 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
FC Internazionale Milano vs FK Shakhtar Donetsk — Champions League at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
- FC Internazionale Milano 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- FK Shakhtar Donetsk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rade Obrenovic
- Referee Slavko Vincic
- Referee Tomaz Klancnik
- Referee Andraz Kovacic
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabag Agdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Dec | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Nov | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Real Madrid CF | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Nov | Torino FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Dec | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 0–4 | L |
| 03 Nov | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 0–6 | L |
| 27 Oct | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Oct | Real Madrid CF | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
14%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Internazionale Milano this season
FC Internazionale Milano this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FK Shakhtar Donetsk this season
FK Shakhtar Donetsk this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Internazionale Milano
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Internazionale Milano
| Carlos Augusto Lobaton | 1 G |
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
| Gleiker Mendoza | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stadio Giuseppe Meazza will turn into a battlefield for FC Internazionale Milano and FK Shakhtar Donetsk.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' FK Shakhtar Donetsk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tete, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' FK Shakhtar Donetsk are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' That is a Yellow card for FC Internazionale Milano. Roberto Gagliardini will be fuming at that decision.
- 34' Anatolii Trubin, a Ukraine , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' Another substitution for FK Shakhtar Donetsk to replace Vitao by Davit Khotcholava on 36 minute.
- 39' Achraf Hakimi picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 44' FC Internazionale Milano are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Shakhtar Donetsk backline.
- 49' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 54' FK Shakhtar Donetsk is showing some good football. However, FK Shakhtar Donetsk are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 59' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 61' Marcelo Brozovic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 61.
- 64' Another change for FK Shakhtar Donetsk made on 64 minute. Marlos leaves to be changed by Alan Patrick.
- 65' A change in the FK Shakhtar Donetsk ranks — Tete exits the field as Manor Solomon enters on 65.
- 68' Ivan Perisic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ashley Young on 68 minute.
- 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Shakhtar Donetsk that had 203 games and scored 100 goals.
- 75' FC Internazionale Milano make a change. Roberto Gagliardini trudges off to be replaced by Alexis Sanchez on 75 minutes.
- 80' FK Shakhtar Donetsk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Matteo Darmian. He replaces Achraf Hakimi on 85 minute.
- 86' The FK Shakhtar Donetsk bench stirs into life. Taison is withdrawn and Dentinho gets his opportunity.
- 90' Anatolii Trubin catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
FC Internazionale Milano Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Ashley Young ↓ Ivan Perisic 68'
- 9
- 2
- 23
- 1
- 77
- 5
- 37
- 6
- 10
- 95
Bench
-
24
Christian Eriksen ↑ 85'
-
36
Matteo Darmian ↑ 85'
-
7
Alexis Sanchez ↑ 75'
- 11
-
33
Danilo D'Ambrosio ↑ 85'
- 13
-
14
Ivan Perisic ↑ 68'
- 12
- 97
- 35
Coach
Antonio Conte
FK Shakhtar Donetsk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 27
- 7
- 22
-
11
Marlos ↓ Alan Patrick 64'
- 6
- 20
- 81
- 77
-
49
Vitao ↓ Davit Khotcholava 36'
-
14
Tete ↓ Manor Solomon 65'
Bench
- 8
- 30
-
5
Davit Khotcholava ↑ 36'
-
9
Dentinho ↑ 86'
-
21
Alan Patrick ↑ 64'
- 50
- 1
- 28
-
19
Manor Solomon ↑ 65'
- 61
- 59
Coach
Luis Castro
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Romelu Lukaku | 2 |
| Lautaro Martinez | 2 |
| Edin Dzeko | 2 |
| Danilo D'Ambrosio | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Internazionale Milano Form
2020-12-09
FC Internazionale Milano
0–0
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
D
2020-12-05
FC Internazionale Milano
3–1
Bologna FC 1909
W
2020-12-01
Borussia Mönchengladbach
2–3
FC Internazionale Milano
W
2020-11-28
US Sassuolo Calcio
0–3
FC Internazionale Milano
W
2020-11-25
FC Internazionale Milano
0–2
Real Madrid CF
L
2020-11-22
FC Internazionale Milano
4–2
Torino FC
W
FK Shakhtar Donetsk Form
2020-12-09
FC Internazionale Milano
0–0
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
D
2020-12-01
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
2–0
Real Madrid CF
W
2020-11-25
Borussia Mönchengladbach
4–0
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
L
2020-11-03
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
0–6
Borussia Mönchengladbach
L
2020-10-27
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
0–0
FC Internazionale Milano
D
2020-10-21
Real Madrid CF
2–3
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
FC Internazionale Milano xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
FK Shakhtar Donetsk xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Internazionale Milano or Draw
79%
Draw or FK Shakhtar Donetsk
49%
FC Internazionale Milano or FK Shakhtar Donetsk
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Internazionale Milano
| Handicap | FC Internazionale Milano covers | Push | FK Shakhtar Donetsk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 25% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Internazionale Milano keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
FK Shakhtar Donetsk keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

