Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk odds, picks, how to watch, stream: Oct. 25 UEFA Champions League predictions

Brandt Sutton locked in his 2023 UEFA Champions League picks for Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Barcelona on Wednesday

By CBS Sports Staff

Oct 25, 2023 at 12:15 pm ET • 2 min read

Barcelona will host Shakhtar Donetsk in a Group H showdown in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday on Paramount+. Both teams will enter Wednesday's clash confident after their recent results. Barcelona have won three of their last four fixtures across all competitions and both of their matches in the Champions League thus far this season. Shakhtar Donetsk, meanwhile, have won three straight games, which includes a 3-2 victory over Antwerp in the Champions League on Oct. 4. Stream the match live on Paramount+, which you can now try free for the first seven days when you sign up here.

Kickoff from Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona is set for 12:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The latest Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk odds list Barcelona as -600 favorites (risk $600 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Shakhtar Donetsk listed as +1400 underdogs. A draw is priced at +600 and the over/under for total goals is 3.5. Wednesday's match will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan, which you can now try free for the first week.

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How to watch Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk

Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk date: Wednesday, Oct. 25
Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk time: 12:45 p.m. ET
Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk live stream: Paramount+ (get seven days free)

UEFA Champions League picks for Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Barcelona

Before you tune in to Wednesday's match, you need to see the UEFA Champions League picks from betting expert Brandt Sutton. Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups, and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.

For Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, Sutton is backing Under 3.5 goals at -125 odds. Barcelona are one of the most disciplined defensive teams in this competition and have yet to concede a goal in the Champions League through two games. Barcelona held FC Porto to just four shots on target in their 1-0 victory on the road and Xavi's men have recorded a shutout in three of their last four fixtures across all competitions.

In addition, Barcelona will be without a number of attacking options on Wednesday. Those set to miss the clash against Shakhtar Donetsk include star striker Robert Lewandowski, who's already racked up five goals and three assists in eight La Liga matches. Barcelona will also be without the services of Frenkie de Jong and Gavi, two of the world's most creative midfielders. With a match looming against Real Madrid on Saturday, Sutton expects Barcelona to maintain the majority of the possession and dictate the pace of play on Wednesday. Stream the game here.