Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 11/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Turning their attention back to Champions League duties on Tuesday night, Arsenal will travel to the San Siro when they meet Inter Milan for a heavyweight European battle.
Inter Milan
Starting with the hosts, while Cristian Chivu might have only arrived at the San Siro last summer, Inter Milan are certainly enjoying life under the former Parma boss. Sat in the driving seat to reclaim their Serie A crown in 2026, last season’s Champions League finalists are enjoying a real purple patch. Last seen over the weekend putting in another gritty performance as they clinched a 1-0 victory away at Udinese, the Nerazzurri have registered 16 points from their previous six domestic appearances. Looking to claim what would be a heavyweight European scalp on Tuesday night, Inter Milan have also recorded consecutive clean sheets for the first time since back in October. It should also be highlighted, Chivu’s camp secured a 1-0 win when they last welcomed Arsenal to the San Siro for a Champions League showdown back in November 2024.
Inter Milan Team News
Not featuring since returning from November’s fortnight interval, Inter Milan will once again be without Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries due to an ankle injury. Likewise, missing out against Udinese over the weekend after picking up a recent calf issue, Chivu’s side are sweating over the fitness of Turkish shipper Hakan Calhanoglu.
Bagging the winner on Saturday and also recording four goals in his five Champions League appearances this season, attacking talisman Lautaro Martinez will play a leading role in the final third. Despite continued speculation over a move away from the San Siro this month, veteran defender Francesco Acerbi could feature.
Arsenal
As for the visitors, while Arsenal might have missed out on the chance to widen their buffer at the top of the Premier League table to nine points on Saturday evening, the Gunners still have their sights set on completing an iconic silverware sweep in 2026. Despite eventually settling for a 0-0 stalemate away at relegation scrappers Nottingham Forest over the weekend, Mikel Arteta’s men have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 11 appearances across all competitions. Likewise, Tuesday’s guests have embarked on a sensational Champions League romp this season. In fact, last seen in European action securing a stellar 3-1 victory against Bayern Munich the English giants have won all of their six showdowns by an aggregate score of 17-1 and they are the only club in this season’s tournament who can boast a 100% record.
Arsenal Team News
Both still dealing with respective injury issues, Arsenal will travel to the San Siro without the defensive duo of Ricardo Calafiori and summer recruit Piero Hincapie on Tuesday night. However, forced to settle for a spot on the bench away at Nottingham Forest over the weekend, England international Bukayo Saka will certainly be handed a full recall in Milan.
While big-money summer recruit Viktor Gyokeres might have come under some recent scrutiny after bagging just a pair of goals since the start of November, the Swedish marksman should keep his spot lead the line here. Belgium International Leandro Trossard could replace former Chelsea star Noni Madueke in the final third.
Inter Milan vs Arsenal Key Factors to Consider
- When Inter Milan last welcomed Arsenal to the San Siro for a Champions League showdown back in November 2024, Tuesday’s hosts collected a 1-0 victory.
- Arsenal have remarkably won all of their six Champions League appearances this season.
- The Gunners have also shipped just a single European strike during this season’s tournament.
- Inter Milan have recorded consecutive clean sheets for the first time since back in October.
- Argentinian superstar Lautaro Martinez has recorded four goals in his five Champions League appearances this season.
Conclusion
Eventually forced to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at Nottingham Forest over the weekend, Arsenal should be excited to turn their attention back to Champions League action here. Embarking on a sensational European romp and winning all of their first six appearances by an aggregate score of 17-1, Arteta’s side will be desperate to claim another heavyweight Champions League scalp here. However, falling to a 1-0 loss when they last travelled to the San Siro back in November 2024, chances could come at a premium in midweek.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 11/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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