Two teams yet to lose or concede in the UEFA Champions League will face off at the iconic San Siro on Wednesday night. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Arsenal lost 1-0 to Newcastle United on Saturday, stretching their winless run in the English Premier League to three matches.
Mikel Arteta would require an immediate reaction from his team after their latest setback, but it will be a tough ask against the reigning Serie A champions and finalists in the UCL two seasons ago.
The Gunners are yet to lose a game or concede in the UCL this season, following up a goalless draw with Atalanta on matchday one with a 2-0 win over PSG and a 1-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk.
However, both records are set to be tested as hosts Inter Milan are also yet to lose or concede. The Italian side held Manchester City to a goalless draw on matchday one before a 4-0 win over Crvena Zvezda and a 1-0 victory against Young Boys.
Inter edged Venezia 1-0 on Sunday to come within one point of Serie A leaders Napoli, stretching their unbeaten run across all competitions to eight matches.
Inter Milan vs. Arsenal Head to Head
Both teams have only met previously in the 2003-04 UCL, and the team playing away ended up winning on both occasions. Inter won 3-0 at Highbuty, while Arsenal won 5-1 at San Siro.
Inter Milan vs. Arsenal Team News and Possible Lineups
Gunners captain Martin Odegaard might make his return in this clash, though Takehiro Tomiyasu, Riccardo Calafiori, and Kieran Tierney all remain sidelined.
With Odegaard’s potential return, there could be some changes in the Arsenal attack, with one of Gabriel Martinelli or Leo Trossard dropping to the bench.
Inter will be without Brazilian wing-back Carlos Augusto, who may be missing until after the next international break.
Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi were back in the team against Venezia after spending time on the sidelines, but it remains to be seen if they would start on Wednesday.
Inter Milan Predicted lineup (3-5-2)
Sommer (GK); Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Frattesi, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Arsenal Predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Saka, Merino, Rice, Martinelli; Havertz, Trossard
Inter Milan vs. Arsenal Predictions & Betting Tips
It is a tricky tie for both teams, and it will be surprising they do not serve a tactically tight, low-scoring game given how both teams pay attention to defending properly.
We are expecting a draw here with loads of momentum-breaking actions
Draw
Under 3.5
Over 3.5 cards