Inter v Arsenal Predictions

Inter Milan have enjoyed a better run of form than Arsenal in the past few days while Arsenal have dropped points. We expect Inter Milan to come out on top. 

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Giuseppe Meazza, Milan

Date: Wednesday, 6^th November 2024

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Both boasting seven points from their opening three matches of the 2024-25 Champions League, Inter Milan and Arsenal collide in a San Siro clash of the titans on Wednesday evening.

The Gunners occupy ninth place in the 36-team UCL table, only adrift of Simone Inzaghi's seventh-placed team on goal difference, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

• Head-to-head:
• Inter won 1 of the 2 Champions League meetings between the two teams.
• Arsenal also won the other clash.
• The two matches saw at least 3 goals each.

Form:

• Inter in all competitions: W-W-D-W-W
• Arsenal in all competitions: L-W-D-W-L

Team News:

• Carlos Augusto, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and Francesco Acerbi will not be available for selection for Inter.
• Meanwhile, Arsenal welcomed back captain, Martin Ødegaard from injury, but will still be without Gabriel, Kieran Tierney, and Riccardo Calafiori.

Player(s) to watch:

• Lautaro Martinez has been in top form and built upon his last season's heroics. Lautaro is firing on all cylinders and has been the main man for Inter this season. With seven goals and two assists, Martinez has nine goal contributions for Inter this season. He is known for his work rate, aggression, and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Expect him to be on the scoresheet against Arsenal.
• Bukayo Saka has led his side from the front and as an example. Saka has been on fire and has displayed jaw-dropping performances on the right flank. He has scored four goals and has seven assists to his name across all competitions. His creativity, vision, and defensive contributions will come in handy for the Gunners.