Inter’s 0 points meet Shakhtar’s unbeaten away record

The table question

Inter face Shakhtar Donetsk at 19:00 UTC on Wednesday, October 21, in League Stage - 3 of the UEFA Champions League. The provisional standings put Inter at #31 with 0 points from 2 games, while Shakhtar are #14 with 4 points from 2 games. Shakhtar are 4 points ahead of Inter. Paris Saint Germain lead with 9 points; Inter trail the leaders by 9 points and Shakhtar by 5.

A home attack against a steady away record

Inter’s home record this league season is 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss. They have scored 3 goals at home, an average of 3.00 per home game, but conceded 4 and kept 0 clean sheets. Shakhtar’s away record is 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 1 goal scored and 1 conceded in away games. That gives the visitors a more controlled away platform, while Inter’s home numbers show attacking output without defensive security.

Form and availability

The recent-form sample covers 2 matches for each side: Inter have two losses, while Shakhtar have a draw and a win. Inter list C. Jones, L. Martinez and B. Pavard as missing with thigh injuries, and J. Stones with an injury. Shakhtar list I. Azarovi, Eguinaldo, K. Fesyun, A. Ghram and Marlon as missing through injury, illness or muscle injury, while V. Korniyenko, P. Obah, T. Puzankov, M. Shved and D. Tvardovskyi are off the roster.

Can Inter turn their 3 home goals into points while limiting Shakhtar’s unbeaten away record at kickoff?