Prediction: Salzburg vs Inter Milan

Verdict: Inter Milan win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 23/10

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Looking to claim what could be a definitive Champions League victory on Wednesday night, Inter Milan will travel to the Red Bull Arena when they meet Salzburg.

Salzburg

Starting with the hosts, while Salzburg might find themselves tipped as a leading contender to make even more domestic history this season, the Austrian giants face a major uphill battle in their bid to punch a Champions League knockout stage ticket. Although Gerhard Struber’s side might make their European return on Wednesday night enjoying a three-match domestic winning run, the Red Bulls have failed to build on their remarkable Group D start. Although Salzburg might have opened up this year’s Champions League adventure with a famous 2-0 victory away at Benfica on September 20th, they have failed to put another point on the board. Suffering a lively 2-1 defeat when they travelled to the San Siro for their reverse meeting a fortnight ago, the one-time Barnsley boss will be bracing himself for another stern examination here. It should also be noted, continuing on from last season’s Champions League run, Salzburg have won just one of their previous five contests in front of their own supporters.

Team News

Dealing with what has become a stacked injury list, Salzburg will once again be unable to call upon the likes of Lukas Wallner, Aleksa Terzic, Kamil Piatkowski, Justin Omoregie and Fernando on Wednesday night. Although Samson Baidoo might have made a cameo appearance against Tirol over the weekend, the 19-year-old will once again have to settle for a spot on the bench here.

Bagging what turned out to be a consolation strike away at the San Sio on October 24th and registering back-to-back Champions League goals, Israel international Oscar Gloukh will have a key role to play in midweek.

Inter Milan

As for the visitors, while Inter Milan might have suffered major Champions League final heartbreak against Manchester City back in June, the Italian heavyweights haven’t shown any signs of a hangover. Picking up some perfect momentum over the weekend as they secured a lively 2-1 victory away at Atalanta, Simone Inzaghi’s side are riding a real wave of momentum. Continuing to shine on either side of October’s international break and gaining a string of plaudits, last season’s European finalists have their sights firmly set on mounting another genuine Champions League charge. Mustering seven points from their three Group D appearances this season and sat in pole position to punch their knockout stage ticket, Inter Milan will travel to Austria on Wednesday night looking to make another statement of intent away from the San Siro. anding that 2-1 victory when they welcomed Salzburg to Milan a fortnight ago, Inzaghi’s men will be seeking a repeat performance here.

Team News

Sustaining a long-term Achilles tendon injury last month, Inter Milan will once again be without former Juventus star Juan Cuadrado on Wednesday night. Making a brief second-half cameo appearance away at Atalanta over the weekend, ex-Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez could be handed a full recall in Austria.

Enjoying what has been a stellar free-scoring run this season and already notching 13 strikes across all competitions, attacking talisman Lautaro Martinez will spearhead Inzaghi’s charge at the Red Bull Arena.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides met for there reverse Champions League showdown a fortnight ago, Inter Milan picked up a 2-1 victory at the San Siro.
• The Nerazzurri have won each of their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 8-2.
• Likewise, Wednesday’s guests have collected 19 points from their last seven contests across all formats.
• Salzburg have won just one of their previous five Champions League showdowns at the Red Bull Arena.
• The Austrian giants have also recorded just a pair of clean sheets from their last 17 Champions League contests in front of their own supporters.

Conclusion

Enjoying what has been a stellar purple patch across all fronts over the past couple of months, Inter Milan will certainly be confident of making another statement on Wednesday night. Collecting 19 points from their previous seven appearances across, Inzaghi’s side appear to be cruising their way to another knockout stage ticket. Landing a 2-1 victory when they welcomed Salzburg to the San Siro a fortnight ago, we are expecting a similar outcome in Austria.

Verdict: Inter Milan win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 23/10

Bookmaker: Olympusbet