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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Roma: Uefa Champions League prediction, how to watch on TV and online live streaming, start time, team news, line-ups, head to head, betting tips and odds

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Roma and Shakhtar Donetsk face off tonight in the Champions League round-of-16 knockouts after both navigating a tough group stage.

Roma's reward for finishing above Chelsea in Group C is a last-16 tie against Ukrainians Shakhtar, with Antonio Conte's Blues left to face the mighty Barcelona.

Both sides will feel confident of reaching the quarter-finals in a relatively favourable draw, with Shakhtar edging out highly-favoured Napoli to finish behind Manchester City in Group F.

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Start time

Shakhtar host Roma at Metalist Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm on Wednesday, February 21.


TV and live online coverage

The match will be televised live on BT Sport 3, with coverage starting from 7.30pm. BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and the BT Sport app.

Alternatively, you can follow all the build-up and action from 6.45pm with Standard Sport’s live blog.

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Head to head

Shakhtar and Roma have met four times in the Champions League, with the Ukrainians winning three and the Italians taking one victory.


Prediction


Betting odds (via Betfair, UK users only)

Betting tips (subject to change)