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Overview
Shaktar Donetsk come into the Stadio Olimpico looking to complete an upset on the Italian's side soil and advance to the Quarter Finals following a disastrous ending to Roma's opening goal in the first leg. Roma will be looking to win their first Round of 16 match in 5 five games.
Form
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Roma would feel as they should not have lost the first leg of this round of 16 cup tie after opening the scoring however they will be coming Stadio Olimpico down one and looking to reverse their fortune. Following the defeat to Shaktar they lost 2-0 to AC Milan however managed to bounce back in a huge way and upset Napoli with a 4-2 win followed by another victory against Torino 3-0 ultimately climbing to 3rd place in Serie A.
Roma will be without Defenders Luca Pelligrini and Rick Karsdorp with Forward Gregoire Defrel doubtful.
Roma will be without Defenders Luca Pelligrini and Rick Karsdorp with Forward Gregoire Defrel doubtful.
Champions League Form: 2 Wins 2 Losses 1 Draw
Domestic Form: 4 Wins 1 Loss 0 Draws
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Shaktar Donetsk come into this match having done all that they need for them to have a chance of advancing by winning at home, all the pressure is now on Roma to respond and do so quickly or else they will face elimination. Currently in the Ukranian league Shaktar are dominating the competition scoring at least 3 goals in their last 4 games however the level of competition is clearly different at the Champions League stage and they will be looking to hold onto their 2-1 shocking victory in Ukraine.
Shaktar Donetsk will be without Midfielder Maksym Malyshev while Defender Darijo Srna will be serving a suspension.
Shaktar Donetsk will be without Midfielder Maksym Malyshev while Defender Darijo Srna will be serving a suspension.
Champions League Form: 4 Wins 1 Loss 0 Draws
Domestic Form: 4 Wins 1 Loss 0 Draws
Head to Head: Of the 5 meetings between these 2 sides none have ended in a draw with Shaktar Donetsk winning 4 and Roma winning 1 of the previous meeting
Men to watch
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Stats
Roma have won 67% of their Champions League games
Shaktar Donetsk have lost 86% of their last 7 Champions League games
Roma have lost their last 5 round of 16 games
Roma have lost their last 5 round of 16 games
Prediction
Roma come into the 2nd leg in an amazing form and will be looking to press hard for the first and all so crucial however Shaktar will be looking to hold the pressure, keep on the lead and attack on the counter given the opportunity. Given the scenario I predict that the Ukranian side will find a way to hold on to this lead.
Roma come into the 2nd leg in an amazing form and will be looking to press hard for the first and all so crucial however Shaktar will be looking to hold the pressure, keep on the lead and attack on the counter given the opportunity. Given the scenario I predict that the Ukranian side will find a way to hold on to this lead.
Score
Shaktar Donetsk 1-1 Roma
Goal Scorer
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