Prediction: Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 3/1

Bookmaker: 888sport

After months of waiting, the UEFA Champions League is finally back in our lives this week as the group stage begins. Thirty-two of the best clubs from across Europe are set to compete in a campaign which, by all accounts, is going to be absolutely crazy given the looming presence of the World Cup. Today, we’re going to take a look at what should be a barnburner of a scrap between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

Inter Milan

Inter Milan are coming off the back of a mixed campaign in which they were able to win the Coppa Italia, but missed out on retaining their Serie A crown courtesy of a revived push from their closest rivals. They’ve got the squad necessary to go far in the Champions League but if they can’t sort out their obvious problems at the back, they’re going to start slipping out of contention quite quickly.

Team News

Dalbert and Brazao have been ruled out through injury with Lukaku currently being viewed as a big fitness concern.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich’s aim isn’t just to keep control of German football, but to extend their influence even further and once again be crowned the kings of Europe. We all know that’s going to be easier said than done but they’re making moves in the transfer market and in the next few years, we expect to see them back on top – and that’s even after Lewandowski has moved on to pastures new.

Team News

Sarr is unavailable due to injury with Hernandez being tipped to return to the starting XI after not featuring at the weekend.

Factors to Consider

• Inter reached the Round of 16 whereas Bayern reached the quarter-finals last season.
• Inter have won three and lost three of their last six games.
• Bayern have won four and drawn two of their last six games.
• Inter have scored 13 goals and conceded 12 in their last six games.
• Bayern have scored 22 goals and conceded three in their last six games.

Conclusion

A lively San Siro crowd, combined with an Inter side that seems to be doing pretty well at their spiritual home, leads us to believe this should be quite a close and entertaining affair. We can see the hosts racing out to an early lead by using the kind of forward pressure that Bayern simply aren’t used to in the Bundesliga, but eventually, the German giants will even the scores for a 1-1 draw.

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 3/1

Bookmaker: 888sport