Friday, December 13, 2024

Prediction: Inter Milan vs Arsenal

Verdict: Inter Milan draw no bet 

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Seeking a much-welcomed boost on Wednesday night, Arsenal will travel to the San Siro when they meet Italian giants Inter Milan.

Inter Milan

Starting with the hosts, making domestic history last season as they got their hands on a 25th Serie A crown, Inter Milan have once again continued on a real flurry this time around. Last seen over the weekend claiming a 1-0 win at home against Venezia, Simone Inzaghi’s men have continued to receive a string of plaudits from across the continent. Signing off October with a routine 3-0 romp away at Empoli, the former Lazio boss has seen his high-flying squad muster 22 points from their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Getting their Champions League adventure underway on September 18th thanks to a gritty 0-0 stalemate away at Premier League giants Manchester City, Wednesday’s hosts should be smelling the chance to collect a heavyweight English scalp at the San Siro.

Team News

Only making a single appearance since the start of October and dealing with a recent muscle injury, Inter Milan are once again expected to be without Brazilian midfielder Carlos Augusto on Wednesday night. Likewise, Albanian youngster Kristjan Asllani is not expected to be part of Inzaghi’s squad here.

Bagging the winner against Venezia over the weekend and now recording four goals in his previous six appearances for club and country, Lautaro Martinez will spearhead Inter’s charge in the final third. Former Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian could be handed an immediate recall at the San Siro.

Arsenal

As for the visitors, while Arsenal might have opened up the new campaign in the midst of a real purple patch, the Gunners have largely struggled to find any real stability since returning from October’s international break. Last seen over the weekend putting in a toothless performance as they fell to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle, Mikel Arteta’s men have come tumbling away from the Premier League title charge. Remarkably falling out of the top-four, Wednesday’s guests have the feel of a squad seeking some crucial stability. Collecting just a single point from any of their previous three consecutive Premier League appearances, the Gunners have also shown some extended inconsistencies on the road. In fact, Arsenal have claimed just a sole victory from any of their last five straight showdowns outside of north London.

Team News

Yet to make a single appearance since returning from September’s international break, Arsenal are once again expected to be without influential skipper Martin Odegaard. Likewise, dealing with a recent knee issue, Italian defender and summer recruit Ricardo Calafiori remains a major doubt on Wednesday night.

Settling for a spot on the bench at St. James’ Park over the weekend, Ben White could be handed a recall at the San Siro. Opening his Champions League account against PSG last month, England international Bukayo Saka will play a leading role in the final third and shoulder most of Arsenal’s goalscoring threat here.

Key Factors to Consider

    • Wednesday’s showdown at the San Siro will be the first competitive meeting between Inter Milan and Arsenal since way back in 2003.
    • The Gunners have collected just a single point from any of their previous three Premier League appearances.
    • Likewise, Arsenal have recorded just a sole win from any of their last five consecutive showdowns outside of north London.
    • Inter Milan have collected 22 points from their previous eight appearances across all competitions.
    • Lautaro Martinez has recorded four goals in his previous six appearances for club and country.

    Conclusion

    Collecting just a single point from any of their previous three Premier League appearances, the Gunners should have another stern challenge on their hands here. Gaining a reputation for their extended issues outside of north London and recording just a sole victory on their travels from any of their last five outings, Arteta’s side will meet an Inter Milan squad who are enjoying a real purple patch. With the Italian giants collecting 22 points from their last eight matchups across all competitions, we are backing a home draw no bet on Wednesday night.

    Verdict: Inter Milan draw no bet 

    Best Odds: 4/5

    Bookmaker: Dachbet

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Tom Dunstan


    Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
    Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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