Inter Milan and Bayern Munich Face-Off Preview, Prediction, and Optimal Wagers
Champions League Showdown: Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 21:00 at Giuseppe Meazza
Inter Milan's Recent Form
Inter are riding high, unbeaten in 12 successive matches and commanding a three-point lead at the top of Serie A with six games left to play. After a 1-1 draw at Napoli and two league draws, they've racked up four straight wins, including a 4-1 aggregate victory over Feyenoord and a 2-0 win at Atalanta. Their victory at Udinese and impressive win against Cagliari at home in the league keeps them in pole position.
Team News
Coach Simone Inzaghi will miss the services of right wingback Denzel Dumfries, midfielder Piotr Zielinski, and young midfielder Valentin Carboni. Fear not, striker Mehdi Taremi is back on the bench, offering a significant boost to their forward options. Nicola Zalewski may have sustained an injury in their weekend match, raising worries over his availability. Alessandro Bastoni and Marcus Thuram will return after being given a rest.
Motivation for victories
Inter rode their luck in the first leg, surrendering plenty of possession to Bayern while conceding 20 shots and 2.30 xG. Despite these stats, their keeper made six crucial saves that prevented the Germans from gaining a more commanding lead. Expect Inzaghi's men to work harder on maintaining possession, demonstrate better defensive discipline, and create more scoring opportunities to secure the win.
Bayern Munich's Recent Form
Bayern's squad is suffering with six important players set to miss the game. Manuel Neuer sits out, while three defenders - Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito - are unavailable. Jamal Musiala remains sidelined, a significant setback for Bayern's chances. The good news is Aleksander Pavlovic returns after overcoming an illness, and Eric Dier will hold down the defence. Serge Gnabry looks poised to start following his goal against Dortmund.
Team News
Having lost six players, Bayern can only rely on familiar faces such as goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, defensive players like Konrad Laimer and Eric Dier, and midfielders Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka. Harry Kane, Thomas Müller, and possibly Serge Gnabry lead the attack.
Motivation for Victories
The Bavarians will attack relentlessly. Their first leg defeat saw them dominate at times, and they'll be confident based on that performance. They'll be desperate to score first against Inter to level the tie and avoid the need for extra time.
Key Stats
- Inter Milan are unbeaten in 14 home UCL matches (12 wins, 11 clean sheets)
- Bayern have lost just 2 of their last 17 matches
- Harry Kane has 10 goals in the Champions League this season
- Bayern have lost 5 of their last 9 away matches in the Champions League
Betting Guide
With Inter's impressive home record, the stats suggest an Inter win and a place in the knockout stages. A draw could also be a solid bet, as long as Bayern scores at least once. Go for a combination bet with Inter to win and both teams to score at 4.20, or back Harry Kane to score anytime at 2.10.
Sources:[1] UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals 2025: Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich Recap[2] Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich: First Leg Analysis[3] Inter Milan's UCL Dreams Dashed by Bayern in Thrilling Second Leg[4] Inter Milan's Resilient Win at Bayern Munich A Sign of Growing Confidence[5] Exclusive Interview: Lautaro Martínez on His Decisive Goal in Inter’s First Leg Win Against Bayern Munich
- Inter Milan's impressive run in sports continues, with their recent form displaying an unbeaten streak of 12 matches and a commanding lead in Serie A.
- Despite missing Denzel Dumfries, Piotr Zielinski, Valentin Carboni, and possibly Nicola Zalewski, Inter Milan has a significant boost with the return of striker Mehdi Taremi.
- Inter Milan, after a tight 1-1 draw at Napoli and two league draws, has racked up four straight wins, including a 4-1 aggregate victory over Feyenoord and a 2-0 win at Atalanta.
- Bayern Munich is facing a challenging situation, with six important players set to miss the game including Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Jamal Musiala.
- Despite the numerous absences, Bayern Munich's attacking spirit remains undeterred, with Harry Kane, Thomas Müller, and possibly Serge Gnabry leading the attack for the Bavarians.
- In the Champions League this season, Harry Kane has scored 10 goals, making him a strong contender for any betting tips.
- As for the betting odds, Inter Milan's impressive home record and key stats suggest an Inter win and a place in the knockout stages. A draw could also be a solid bet, as long as Bayern scores at least once. A combination bet with Inter to win and both teams to score at 4.20, or backing Harry Kane to score anytime at 2.10, could be a strategic choice.
