Shakhtar Donetsk will be looking to post a surprise in the Champions League when they welcome home Monaco. The match schedules for Wednesday at the NSK Olimpiyskiy for the second leg, with kickoff at 10 pm.
The Ukrainian side registered a narrow 1-0 win over Monaco in the first leg at the Stade Louis II. In contrast, Monaco is currently out of form with three consecutive defeats in domestic and European scenes.
Many people anticipated a goal galore, especially under Roberto De Zerbi. However, it was not the performance many expected in the first leg. A first-half strike by Pedrinho proved the difference between the two sides.
There is much to anticipate for that match while registering six shots on target. The goal will carry on the second leg with a fifth group stage appearance. The camp took part in the tournament four times to show their dominance in their Ukrainian Premier League.
Furthermore, their form is motivating, with seven wins from their last eight competitive matches in the 2021-22 season.
On the other hand, Monaco finds itself in contrasting forms. It has been a major downfall, especially after pushing Lille and PSG last season in the title race. The side comes off a 5-1 aggregate win against Sparta Prague in the third round of the Champions League. Furthermore, they remain winless in Ligue 1 on matchday three.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Monaco Head to Head
Both sides have two games against each other, with Shakhtar with two wins while Monaco without one. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Chornomorets Ordesa 0-3 Shakhtar Donetsk
- Monaco 0-1 Shakhtar
- Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 Metalist
- Shakhtar 2-1 KRC Genk
- Oleksandria 2-1 Shakhtar
Away
- Monaco 0-2 RC Lens
- Monaco 0-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
- Lorient 1-0 Monaco
- Monaco 3-1 Sparta Praha
- Monaco 1-1 Nantes
Shakhtar Donetsk Team News
After netting the winning goal last weekend, he was withdrawn at the halftime, maybe as a precaution following his recent muscle injury. A major injury scare at the camp is goalscorer Maycon who picked up an injury last weekend.
Monaco Team News
Despite picking a red card last weekend, Aleksandr Golovin will remain available for selection. Goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte completes a loan move to Atletico Madrid. Krepin Diatta remains a doubt to feature after suffering a nasty tackle from Cheick Doucoure.
Prediction and Odds
Shakhtar is proving their European pedigree, and we expect them to record another win to progress to the group stages.
- Shakhtar Donetsk Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- Double Chance
