UEFA Champions League - Inter Milan VS Bayern Munchen Prediction
UEFA Champions League - Inter Milan VS Bayern Munchen
Match Time:17-04-2025 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Inter Milan
Simone Inzaghi heads into the second leg with his squad close to full strength and key players well-rested. Over the weekend, the Inter boss smartly rotated his side for the Serie A clash against Cagliari, giving stars like Marcus Thuram, Alessandro Bastoni, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan the chance to recharge before Wednesday’s showdown.
There are, however, a few injury concerns. Piotr Zielinski and Denzel Dumfries remain sidelined and will not feature in the matchday squad. Mehdi Taremi has returned from a muscle injury and was fit enough for the bench last time out, but he is unlikely to start. Meanwhile, Kristjan Asllani returns from a European suspension and is available but also expected to play a bench role.
One of Inzaghi’s key decisions will be at left wing-back. Federico Dimarco is now fully fit again, yet Carlos Augusto has been in excellent form in recent weeks. Still, the more experienced and technically astute Dimarco is expected to get the nod for such a high-stakes fixture.
Inter Milan are expected to line up in their familiar 3-5-2 formation against Bayern Munich. Yann Sommer will start in goal, commanding a back three comprised of Benjamin Pavard on the right, Francesco Acerbi through the middle, and Alessandro Bastoni on the left. This trio offers the perfect mix of composure, aerial ability, and ball progression.
In midfield, Matteo Darmian will operate on the right flank, while Federico Dimarco is set to return on the left. The central trio features Nicolo Barella for dynamism and forward runs, Hakan Calhanoglu as the deep-lying playmaker, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, whose intelligence and experience will be vital in controlling the tempo.
Up front, captain Lautaro Martínez will once again partner Marcus Thuram, whose pace and off-the-ball movement were instrumental in the first leg. Together, they offer one of the most balanced strike partnerships in Europe capable of pressing from the front, linking play, and producing moments of magic in transition.
Bayern Munich
Die Roten are navigating a decisive stretch of the season with several key players unavailable. The most notable absentee is Jamal Musiala, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign. His absence significantly dents Bayern’s creative options in midfield. Thomas Muller, who came off the bench to score in the first leg against Inter Milan, is expected to step into the attacking midfield role and provide the leadership and composure required on a high-stakes European night.
Between the posts, Jonas Urbig will continue, as Manuel Neuer’s recovery has been delayed and the veteran is now not expected to return until the end of April at the earliest. Defensively, Bayern remain depleted, with Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, and Hiroki Ito all ruled out due to injury. This forced reshuffle at the back places pressure on a makeshift defensive line to contain Inter’s prolific forward duo.
Further up the pitch, Serge Gnabry’s impact off the bench in the weekend draw against Borussia Dortmund has raised questions about a possible starting role. However, Leroy Sane is likely to retain his place on the wing, with Kingsley Coman providing additional firepower from the bench should the Bavarians need to chase the tie.
Vincent Kompany is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation. In goal, Jonas Urbig will be protected by a back four of Konrad Laimer at right-back, Eric Dier and Kim Min-jae at the heart of the defence, and Josip Stanisic filling in on the left. It is a patched-up but experienced backline that must remain organised against Inter’s quick transitions.
In midfield, the double pivot of Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka will shoulder responsibility for dictating tempo and disrupting Inter’s build-up play. In the attacking trio just ahead, Michael Olise is expected to operate on the right flank, with Thomas Muller occupying the central playmaking role, and Leroy Sane offering width and directness from the left wing.
Leading the line will be Harry Kane, who, despite a relatively quiet first leg, remains Bayern’s focal point in attack. His link-up play, physical presence, and ability to finish half-chances will be critical if the Bavarians are to overturn their 2-1 deficit at the Giuseppe Meazza.
Inter Milan possible starting lineup:
Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Urbig; Laimer, Dier, Kim, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Guerreiro, Sane; Kane
Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Bayern Munich have a slight edge over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League and have won four out of the eight matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Inter Milan's three victories.
The last six matches played out between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League have witnessed three victories apiece for each side, with the home team winning only one game.
Bayern Munich have won all their four matches away from home against Inter Milan in European competitions and have won each of their three such games againt the Nerazzurri without conceding a single goal.
Inter Milan have progressed from 21 of their last 23 knockout ties in the UEFA Champions League after winning the first leg.
Prediction: Inter Milan 0-0 Bayern Munich
Inzaghi's Inter have become the masters of defensive solidity in Europe, and another exemplary performance should be enough to see them into the final four.
Bayern will rue switching off late on last week after pulling level, and even though they have an excellent record at San Siro, this task looks like a big one.
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