Shakhtar Donetsk receive Real Madrid today at 12:55 PM ET trying to cut the distance between them in a match that could decide which team are going to the next round of the competition. Here, you’ll find everything there is to know about this exciting soccer game, such as the match preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch or live stream it.
The Ukrainian side started this UEFA Champions Leagueediton the best way, beating Madrid, as visitors, with a 3-2 result. It looked like Shakhtar were ready to make some noise in this group and although they’ve done better than Italian giants Inter, they are nothing like the team that dominated Madrid in the season opener.
Madrid land here trying to surpass Borussia Monchengladbach, the surprise and leader of Group B. The Spanish side haven’t had the best season so far but they know a victory in Ukraine will secure their participation in the last-16 round.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid: Match Information
Date: Tuesday, 1 November, 2020
Time: 12:55 PM ET
Location: NSC Olimpiyskiy, Kyiv
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid: Time By State In The U.S.
ET: 12:55 PM
CT: 11:55 AM
MT: 10:55 AM
PT: 9:55 AM
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid: Head-To-Head
Shakhtar and Real Madrid have faced each other three times, with Madrid winning two games and Shakhtar winning one, which was the last meeting they had in this competition.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid: Top Scorers
Real Madrid: Karim Benzema: (2)
Shakhtar Donetsk: Tete, Manor Salomon, Victor Komiienko (1 goal each)
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid: Storylines
Shakhtar are in need of a victory and the only team they beat this season present them a good opportunity. After beating Madrid in Matchday 1, they went on a bad streak, losing two games and tying one, receiving 10 goals without response.
Madrid come from back-to-back wins against Inter, recovering their best form after losing against Shakhtar and tying with Borussia at Monchengladbach. Los Blancos want to finish the group stage not only with a ticket to the next round but as the first-ranked of the group. A victory over Shakhtar will put them close to that goal.
How to watch or live stream online Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid in the U.S.
CBS All Access, TUDN.com, TUDNxtra, TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN App, ZonaFutbol, Univision NOW will broadcast this game in the United States between the biggest winner of the Champions League and the only team that could beat them in this tournament.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid: Predictions and Odds
Real Madrid are seen as the big favorites to win this matchup. Oddsmakers give them -280 odds and +600 to their rivals. The tie would give bettors a +440 payout.
| FanDuel | |
|---|---|
| Shakhtar | +600 |
| Tie | +440 |
| Real Madrid | -280 |
* Odds via FanDuel