Two European stalwarts are set to clash in the Champions League, with Bayern Munich and Inter Milan hoping to get a first-leg advantage in their quarter-final tie. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Bayern Munich arrived in the quarterfinals of the UCL through the playoff route, where they defeated Celtic 3-2 on aggregate.
This led to a round of 16 clash with Bundesliga rivals Bayern Leverkusen, which they dominated with a 3-0 win in the first leg and a 2-0 win in the second leg, for a 5-0 aggregate win.
For Inter Milan, it has been a dominant Champions League campaign, where they made the round of 16 automatically. They then reached the stage with an aggregate of 4-1 victory over Feyenoord.
Bayern vs Inter Head to Head
Both teams have faced each other seven times before in UCL play, with Bayern winning four times, while Inter has won two, and there has been one draw. They last faced in the group stage in 2022-23, with Bayern winning both games 2-0.
Bayern vs Inter Team News and Possible Lineups
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Bayern are dealing with a host of injuries, the latest of which is Jamal Musiala, who suffered a hamstring problem in the win over Augsburg. Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, Hiroki Ito, and Aleksandar Pavlovic are also out.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and winger Kingsley Coman are doubtful.
Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski remain sidelined for Inter Milan, while Mehdi Taremi is also out with a groin issue.
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Bayern Munich Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Urbig (GK); Laimer, Dier, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Palhinha; Olise, Muller, Sane; Kane
Inter Milan Predicted lineup (3-5-2)
Sommer (GK); Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Frattesi, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Bayern vs Inter Predictions & Betting Tips
This is expected to be a keenly contested affair. Inter have the best defence in the UCL this season, conceding just two goals so far.
Bayern have a tendency to concede a lot, but their rich attack should help them stay in the tie after this first leg.
Under 3.5
Over 2.5 cards