Manchester City will kick off their Champions League journey against Inter Milan. The Citizens are currently on a roll, having secured four consecutive victories. Can they extend their winning streak to the Champions League? Our Man City vs Inter predictions guide looks at this exciting clash.
Both sides will be looking for the ideal start in the renewed UCL, and Internazionale has to pass one of the toughest tests on Etihad and try to get revenge for their loss in the 2023 final.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Champions League season 2024-25, League Stage (Round 1) |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 18 September 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 7 p.m. GMT on Wednesday |
The best sites for football betting have given Man City odds of 1.53 (1/2) to win this game. Inter have odds of 6.25 (21/4) for an away victory. Man City vs Inter odds for a draw are 4.30 (10/3).
The first competitive clash between both teams occurred during the 2022/23 Champions League final. Manchester City emerged victorious with a 1-0 win.
Manchester City sits atop the Premier League table with a perfect record. They have won their first four games. Their performance has been excellent, with the Citizens scoring 11 and conceding three.
Concerning their recent wins, Man City defeated Brentford 2:1 in their last game. Before that, they beat West Ham and Ipswich Town by 3-1 and 4-1, respectively. Their season-opening triumph came on the road against Chelsea, with a 2-0 win. Given the quality of their squad, most 24/25 UCL betting tips rank them as favorites to win the UCL 2024/25.
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Inter Milan is unbeaten in Serie A this season. The current Serie A champions have secured two wins, and two draws in their first four games. During that period, they have scored nine goals while conceding three times. Currently, the Nerazzurri are second on the log behind league leader Napoli.
Coming into this fixture, they secured a 1:1 draw against Monza to keep their unbeaten run going. Before then, Inter defeated Atalanta and Lecce 4:0 and 2:0, respectively. Their first league against Genoa ended in a 2:2 draw.
Simone Inzaghi has a fully fit squad of players, with the sole exception of Tajon Buchanan.
Here are our Man City vs Inter betting predictions:
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Aside from a brief scare against Brentford in the opening 23 minutes, City has exhibited dominance throughout the campaign. They have been prolific offensively, averaging 16.5 shots per game with a high accuracy rate of 6.3 on target. Their ability to create scoring opportunities is evident in their average of 3.3 big chances per game, resulting in 2.8 goals in each match.
While Inter Milan has also displayed impressive form, they are behind City. Inter has faced the challenge of conceding first in their drawn matches. Also, they have struggled to win when on the road this season. So far, they have created a respectable 3.5 big chances per game. However, they’ve missed two big chances in each of their games. Given City’s ruthless attacking form, they are favorites to win this clash. The Citizens have Champions League 24-25 odds of 1.53 (1/2) to win this game.
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Despite being dominant this season, City has conceded three times in three Premier League games. Interestingly, all their conceded league goals have come within the first 20 minutes of their games. Inter has also conceded three times in their four games this season. However, those goals came in their two away matches. Given this stat and no pressure on both sides in the opening round, we expect both teams to score in this clash. It is important to note that Inter Milan has always found the back of the net in all of their clashes. Given the quality of their attack, we expect the Nerazzurri to convert one of their chances on Wednesday.
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Erling Haaland is the man of the moment, and anything he touches turns into goals. The Norwegian attacker has been deadly up front for City, scoring nine goals in four games. Surprisingly, Haaland has only converted 45% of his chances this season. The striker will lead the line for City in this clash and is a solid option to score anytime.
Here are our Man City vs Inter betting picks for this match:
Man City should secure their fifth consecutive win of the campaign on Wednesday. You can use our Man City vs Inter betting tips to win extra cash.
