Prediction: Inter Milan vs RB Leipzig

Verdict: Inter Milan win

Best Odds: 1/2

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Turning their attention back to Champions League action on Tuesday night, Inter Milan will welcome RB Leipzig to the San Siro.

Inter Milan

Starting with the hosts, making real history last season as they claimed a 25th domestic crown, Inter Milan have only further underlined their status as Italy’s ultimate poster boy. Once again pencilled in as a standout contender to defend their Serie A title this year, Simone Inzaghi’s men find themselves at the heart of another purple patch. Putting in a dominant display over the weekend as they stormed their way to a 5-0 romp away at Verona, the former Lazio boss has seen his squad gain a string of plaudits from across the continent. Likewise, last seen on the European stage claiming a 1-0 win against Premier League heavyweights Arsenal, Inter Milan have come flying out of the traps since getting their Champions League adventure underway. Along with winning each of their last three European showdowns by an aggregate score of 6-0, they have also put 10 points on the board from their first four attempts.

Team News

Limping off away at Verona over the weekend after picking up a first-half thigh injury, veteran defender Francesco Acerbi is not expected to feature here. However, in what looks set to be a huge boost for Inzaghi’s side, Inter Milan are expected to welcome back skipper Lautaro Martinez.

Bagging a Serie A brace on Saturday, French international Marcus Thuram will parter Martinez in the final third. Settling for a spot on the bench over the weekend, midfield talisman Nicolo Barella should be handed a full recall on Tuesday night.

RB Leipzig

As for the visitors, suffering what was a sensational late collapse away at Hoffenheim over the weekend as they eventually fell to a 4-3 defeat, RB Leipzig are in the midst of what has been a real struggle. Putting in a nightmare Champions League performance prior to November’s international break as they slumped to a 3-1 drumming at the hands of Celtic, it appears there could be some mounting pressure on Marco Rose’s shoulders. Opening November with a 2-1 loss against Borussia Dortmund, Tuesday’s guests have now collected just a single point from any of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Struggling to find any kind of stability over the past couple of months, Leipzig have also shown some glaring defensive issues. Despite extending on their DFP Pokal campaign last month as they landed a 4-2 win against St. Pauli, Rose’s side have shipped 11 goals in just their last five outings.

Team News

Once again missing out against Hoffenheim over the weekend and still dealing with a recent ankle injury, Dutch international Xavi Simons will not feature here. Likewise, sustaining a muscle issue during November’s international break, former Napoli star Eljif Elmas is not expected to travel to Milan.

While the attacking duo of Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko might have notched just a pair of strikes since the start of October, they will lead Rose’s charge in the final third. Arriving from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan, Arthur Vermeeren will partner Kevin Kampl in the middle of the park.

Key Factors to Consider

• Tuesday’s showdown at the San Siro will be the first competitive meeting between Inter Milan and RB Leipzig.
• Milan are unbeaten in all of their previous 11 appearances across all competitions.
• The Italian giants have registered 10 points from their first four Champions League appearances.
• RB Leipzig have collected just a single point from any of their last four appearances across all competitions.
• The Red Bulls have conceded 11 goals in their previous five outings.

Conclusion

Laying down another marker over the weekend as they stormed their way to a 5-0 victory away at Verona, Inter Milan are riding a major wave of momentum. Enjoying a sensational start to their Champions League campaign and already putting 10 points on the board, Tuesday’s hosts should be smelling another golden opportunity here. Meeting an RB Leipzig squad that have shown some real issues on either side of November’s international break, we are backing a home victory at the San Siro.

Verdict: Inter Milan win

Best Odds: 1/2

Bookmaker: Dachbet