18/09 Football Predictions: Manchester City vs Inter – UCL

Manchester City and Inter Milan kick off their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League campaign with a highly anticipated clash at the Etihad Stadium, a rematch of the 2023 final where City claimed their first-ever European title with a 1-0 win. 

This encounter sees Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning side aiming to maintain their impressive early-season form, while Inter Milan, reigning Serie A champions, are looking to avenge their narrow defeat in Istanbul. Both teams have started their domestic campaigns strongly, setting the stage for a thrilling battle in Manchester.

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Manchester City vs Inter H2H/Stats 

  • Manchester City beat Inter Milan 1-0 in the 2023 Champions League final (the only previous competitive meeting between the two sides).
  • City have won all three of their Premier League games this season, scoring 9 goals and conceding 2.
  • Erling Haaland has netted 7 goals in his first three league appearances this season.
  • Inter Milan are unbeaten in Serie A, with two wins and one draw in their first three matches.
  • Manchester City have kept just one clean sheet from their opening three games.

Manchester City vs Inter Team News

The Premier League giants face a few injury issues ahead of this clash. Nathan Aké is sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during the international break and is expected to be out until late October. Oscar Bobb is also unavailable due to a broken leg and won’t return until January. On the brighter side, Phil Foden is expected to make his return, which will add creativity to City’s midfield.

For Inter, Tajon Buchanan remains the only fitness concern as he nears recovery from a leg injury. However, this match might come a bit too soon for him. Otherwise, Inter are in good shape, with a fully fit squad expected to travel to Manchester.

Injuries & Absentees:

  • Manchester City:
    • Nathan Aké (Hamstring injury – Late October return)
    • Oscar Bobb (Broken leg – Early January 2025 return)
  • Inter Milan:
    • Tajon Buchanan (Leg injury – Doubtful for this match)

Probable Line-Up

Man City XI: Ederson; Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri; Savinho, Silva, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland.

Inter Milan XI: Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Augusto; Darmian, Frattesi, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Taremi

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Verdict 

This match will likely be a tight affair, given both teams’ strong starts to the season. Manchester City will be confident with home advantage and the prolific form of Erling Haaland, but Inter Milan’s organized defense and counter-attacking threat, led by Marcus Thuram and Mehdi Taremi, could trouble City’s backline. Expect both teams to score, but City may struggle to break down a determined Inter side for a clear win.

Man City to Win

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Both Teams to Score (Yes)

Reason: Manchester City have only kept one clean sheet in their last three matches, and Inter Milan have enough attacking quality to find the net.

Erling Haaland to score anytime

Reason: Haaland’s early-season form is electric, making him a strong candidate to score, especially at home.

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