Celtic vs. Shakhtar Donetsk 10/25/22 UEFA Champions League Soccer Pick, Predictions, Odds

Celtic and Shakhtar Donetsk face off on Tuesday in a UEFA Champions League Group F showdown at Celtic Park. 

When these two teams faced off on September 14th the two teams played to a 1-1 draw. It was an own goal that opened up the scoring for Celtic in the 10th minute. Shakhtar Donetsk did score in the 29th minute to tie up the game. Celtic had 57 percent of the possession and six shots on target. Shakhtar Donetsk had 43 percent of the possession and two shots on target. 

Shakhtar Donetsk comes into this game sitting 3rd place in the group having picked up five points. Shakhtar Donetsk’s last Champions League game came against Real Madrid, and that game ended in a 1-1 draw. On Wednesday, they faced off against Kolos, and they were able to secure the 3-0 victory. Marian Shved and Yukhym Konoplya are both dealing with injuries and won’t be able to go in this game. 

On the other side of this matchup is Celtic, who sit in 4th place in the group having picked up one point. Celtic’s last Champion League game came against RB Leipzig, and that game ended in a 2-0 defeat. Celtic only managed two shots on goal in that game. On Saturday, they played against Hearts, and they were able to secure the 4-3 victory. At one point, they were down 2-1, but they scored three straight goals to secure the victory. Callum McGregor is dealing with a knee injury that is going to continue to keep him out for a while. Carl Starfelt was also hurt in early September, and they will be without his services here. 

Even without McGregor, I think Celtic are going to find success in this game. Celtic’s offense has been strong heading into this game, and they will continue the scoring here. On the road, Shkhtar Donetsk’s offense is going to come to a screeching halt, and Celtic will get the job done. Back Celtic on the money line.