The Eastern European clash between the Belarus champion and the best club in Ukraine, simply must be a thrilling one. BATE Borisov will try to take the home turf advantage and defeat Shakhtar Donetsk.

Porto humiliated BATE in the opening round of the Champions League, but the Belarus side didn’t let that defeat crushes their morale. After the 6-0 loss, they came straight back onto the right track with a win over Athletic Bilbao at home. That win shows how dangerous they are when playing at their stadium.

Shakhtar have the most expensive squad in Ukraine. They have been one of the best Eastern European side for years and their key players have been in the club for several seasons now. BATE’s great home form doesn’t worry Shakhtar Donetsk. This season they got used to playing away matches. Because of the situation in Ukraine, they haven’t been playing at home, in Donetsk for months.

BATE - Shakhtar Donetsk match facts to help with online betting

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in BATE's last 3 matches in UEFA Champions League.

BATE have won their last 3 home matches in UEFA Champions League.

BATE have scored at least one goal in their last 3 home matches in UEFA Champions League.

BATE are undefeated in their last 4 home matches in UEFA Champions League.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in BATE's last 3 home matches in UEFA Champions League.

Shakhtar Donetsk haven't scored any goals in their last 3 away matches in UEFA Champions League.

Shakhtar Donetsk haven't won their last 3 away matches in UEFA Champions League.

BATE - Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction

The visitors have better players, but the hosts are great at home. We should see a close duel and a draw looks very possible.

Draw 3.40 @ Bet365.com