Barcelona vs Inter Milan Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final first-leg

The previous confrontation between the two sides ended in a draw.

Barcelona are all set to host Inter Milan in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final. Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium is ready for an intense UCL clash between Barca and Inter.

FC Barcelona are coming in after defeating Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Hansi Flick’s men dominated the first leg but faced a defeat in the second leg. Blaugrana won 4-0 at home, then lost the second leg by 1-3.

The first leg is yet again to be played at their home. Barca will be looking to gain the advantage here. Their attacking front is in great form. They are coming in after defeating Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.

Inter Milan took down the Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in the quarter-final stage of the UCL. They are going to face an in-form LaLiga giant. The Serie A side are going to have a tough competition against Barca, and they will be under pressure away from home.

Internazionale have not seen positives in any of their last three games across all competitions.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium
• Date: Thursday, May 1
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Wednesday, April 30: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: Clement Turpin
• VAR: In use

Form:

Barcelona: W-L-W-W-W

Inter Milan: W-D-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Raphinha (Barcelona)

The Brazilian winger is the top goal scorer for Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League this season. After contesting in 12 UCL games, Raphinha has scored 12 goals this season. He is in good form and is going to be a big problem for Inter Milan’s defence.

With the current form, Raphinha and other players in the attacking front might dominate.

Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)

Lautaro Martinez will be looking to step up as Internazionale have seen a significant drop in form over their last few games. The Argentine forward is the top goal scorer for Inter Milan in the current Champions League campaign. He has scored eight goals in 11 UCL fixtures this season.

Lautaro delivering in huge moments again 😤#UCL pic.twitter.com/e84RxXCBOh

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 22, 2025

Match Facts

• Barcelona are on a three-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Inter Milan have lost all of their last three fixtures.
• Blaugrana have won two of their last five encounters against Internazionale.

Barcelona vs Inter Milan: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win @4/6 Coral
• Raphinha to score @6/1 Paddy Power
• Goals under 3.5 @61/100 Bet Goodwin

Injury and Team News

Alejandro Balde, Marc Bernal and Marc Cesado are injured and will miss out for Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski’s availability depends on his match fitness.

Inter Milan will be without the services of Benjamin Pavard and Valentin Carboni as they are injured. Marcus Thuram might miss out as he is not fully match fit.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Barcelona won: 3

Inter Milan won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Martin; Gavi, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres

Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Sommer (GK); Bisseck, Acerbi, Augusto; Dumfries, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dimarco; Taremi, Martinez

Match Prediction

Both teams have been brilliant in their current UCL run. Barcelona will be at home and are likely to emerge as the winning side against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg.

Prediction: Barcelona 2-1 Inter Milan

Telecast Details

India – SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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