Manchester City vs Inter Milan Prediction: Manchester City and Inter Milan face off in a highly anticipated clash at the Etihad Stadium as the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League group stage gets underway. This matchup marks their first encounter since the 2023 Champions League final, where Manchester City secured a historic treble with a narrow 1-0 victory.
Pep Guardiola’s side will be aiming to continue their exceptional home form and make a strong start in the competition, while Inter Milan, under Simone Inzaghi, seek revenge and look to establish themselves as serious contenders for European glory.
MCI vs INT Match Info
- Date: Thursday, 19th September, 2024
- Kick-off time: 12:30 AM IST
- Location: Etihad Stadium
- Last meeting: MCI vs INT
- Where to watch: Sony LIV
Manchester City vs Inter Milan Prediction
- ✅ More than 2.5 goals
- ✅ Yellow cards – under 2.5
- ✅ Haaland to score for Manchester City
- ✅ Man City to win the match
Manchester City vs Inter Milan Previews
Manchester City Team Preview
Manchester City has started the 2024-25 season in fine form. Their thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against Brentford last weekend showcased their resilience and ability to overcome adversity. With Rodri expected to return to the starting lineup, City’s midfield dominance could be crucial in dictating the tempo of the game. Guardiola’s men are unbeaten in their last 23 Champions League matches, and their home form has been near-perfect with a 46-game unbeaten streak at the Etihad.
Inter Milan Team Preview
Inter Milan, the reigning Serie A champions, have shown glimpses of their quality this season, but they have lacked consistency in front of goal. Their attack, led by Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, will need to be at its best to break down Manchester City’s rock-solid defense. Inter will aim to capitalize on City’s recent vulnerability at the back, but their lack of cutting edge in front of goal, as seen in their draw against Monza, could prove to be their downfall in this high-stakes encounter.
MCI vs INT Team News
Manchester City Injuries
- Oscar Bobb (leg fracture)
- Nathan Ake (muscle injury)
Inter Milan Injuries
- Federico Dimarco (muscle injury)
- Marko Arnautovic (unspecified injury)
- Tajon Buchanan (fractured tibia)
MCI vs INT Last Five Head-to-Head
- 1st meeting: Manchester City 1-0 Inter Milan (2023 Champions League final)
MCI vs INT Possible Lineups
Manchester City Possible Playing XI: Ederson; Lewis, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland
Inter Milan Possible Playing XI: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Augusto; Thuram, Martinez
MCI vs INT Win Probability
- Manchester City: 65%
- Draw: 20%
- Inter Milan: 15%
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