Manchester City face a tricky first game in the new Champions League format at home to the Italian giants Inter Milan.
These two sides met in the final of this competition in 2023 where a solitary goal from Rodri proved enough for the Citizens to claim the trophy and Pep Guardiola's side head into Wednesday's clash as the favourite once again.
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Man City vs Inter Milan prediction: Both teams to score?
Key Stats
- Inter Milan have scored in each of their last five fixtures.
- Both teams have scored in five of Man City's last six outings.
- Erling Haaland has scored nine goals in just four Premier League games this season.
Correct score prediction: Man City 2-1 Inter Milan
Man City have won the last two meetings between these two clubs and while Inter Milan haven't conceded more than two goals in any of their last six fixtures, City have only managed to keep one clean sheet during that same period, hence our 2-1 correct score prediction.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked in City's favour
- HOME: 5/9 (1.56) – 64.3%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 21/4 (6.25) – 16%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Man City are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 64.3% and we can't really argue with the bookmakers on this prediction.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Level pegging
While Man City have won the only competitive meeting between these two clubs, the pair have picked up two wins and two defeats since their first friendly meeting in 2010.
UEFA Champions League 10/06/23
Man City
Inter Milan
Man City preview: Five from five in all competitions
Pep Guardiola's side have made a perfect start to the season since defeating local rivals Man Utd on penalties in the Community Shield.
Man City have beaten Chelsea, Ipswich, West Ham and Brentford in their opening four league games and head into Wednesday's clash as the clear favourite with the bookmakers.
Defender Nathan Ake and midfielder Oscar Bobb will miss the Inter Milan game due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Ederson (GK), Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Rodri, Silva, Haaland & Foden
UEFA Champions League 01/10/24
W
Slovan Bratislava
0
Man City
4
England Premier League 28/09/24
D
Newcastle
1
Man City
1
England EFL Cup 24/09/24
W
Watford
1
Man City
2
England Premier League 22/09/24
D
Arsenal
2
Man City
2
UEFA Champions League 18/09/24
D
Inter Milan
0
Man City
0
Inter Milan preview: Dropped points in two of their opening four
Inter Milan have made a solid, if not spectacular, start to the new Serie A campaign.
Simone Inzaghi's side have drawn both of their away games against Genoa and Monza whilst beating Lecce and Atalanta at home to sit second in the table behind AC Milan.
Tajon Buchanan is the chief injury concern for the visitors ahead of their trip to Manchester this week.
Predicted lineup: Sommer (GK), Dumfries, de Vrij, Dimarco, Pavard, Augusto, Mkhitaryan, Frattesi, Asllani, Thuram & Martínez
UEFA Champions League 01/10/24
W
Crvena Zvezda
0
Inter Milan
4
Italy Serie A 28/09/24
W
Udinese
2
Inter Milan
3
Italy Serie A 22/09/24
L
AC Milan
2
Inter Milan
1
UEFA Champions League 18/09/24
D
Man City
0
Inter Milan
0
Italy Serie A 15/09/24
D
Monza
1
Inter Milan
1
Player to watch: Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland has made a fantastic start to the new Premier League season and will be hoping to continue that amazing form in the Champions League this week.
The 24-year-old striker has scored nine goals in four league games for City so far this season, two of which were hat-tricks, so you can see just why the Norwegian is our player to watch on Wednesday.
The City striker has been in phenomenal form
Haaland scored six goals in nine Champions League appearances last season and will be hoping to fire his side to glory in the 2024/25 installment of this elite club competition.
