Monaco – Shakhtar Donetsk, Prediction

⏩ Monaco started the season poorly in Ligue 1

Monaco strengthened in attack and in the midfield with 3 players, and at the same time sold 5 right and left backs to various teams from Europe. This does not seem to affect very seriously so far as Monaco recorded only 1 point from their first 2 games in Ligue 1, but it is clear that Nico Kovac, for whom this is the second season at the helm of the club, wants maximum concentration from his boys in the Champions League so that Monaco can enter the groups.

👍 Shakhtar Donetsk are in shape

Shakhtar have strengthened with some pretty good players who are yet to develop. Much is expected of the young striker, Lasina Traore, who is only 20 and comes from the academy of Ajax. Pedrinho from Benfica is the most expensive transfer for the Ukrainians and will probably be a key figure in the front positions of the wing.

 Ukrainians can make it difficult for Monaco in many ways

Shakhtar is a team twice as cheap as Monaco, but this is unlikely to be noticed on the field. We know very well that Shakhtar has gained a lot of experience over the years in the Champions League and in practice is an absolutely regular participant in the tournament. He has a very serious goal power, he plays attractively and directly. It will be far more difficult for Monaco to keep a clean sheet against Shakhtar, so here my prediction is BTTS at 1.80.