Chelsea vs Inter Milan Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Pre-season Friendlies 2024

This will be the final pre-season game for both teams.

Chelsea have endured a mixed pre-season campaign under their new boss Enzo Maresca. Although they have shown early promise in the pre-season, there is plenty of work to do on the defensive side as the team adjusts to his demands.

This match against Inter Milan remains the final hurdle for them as they welcome reigning champions Manchester City on the opening weekend of the Premier League. The Sky Blues have made some impressive signings, particularly the potential arrival of Pedro Neto can prove to be a huge difference for the team going forward. 

Inter Milan have emerged as one of the most exciting teams in Europe ever since Simone Inzaghi has been in charge. The Nerazzurri won the Serie A title last term by a huge margin while also securing the Coppa Italia. So far, Simone Inzaghi’s team have played five pre-season games before this match recording three wins, drawing one and losing one.

The team suffered a 2-0 loss against Saudi side Al-Ittihad in the last match. They now have a brilliant chance to win this match and take this momentum into the opening weekend against Genoa. 

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 11 August 2024 at 3:00 PM UK, 7:30 PM IST

Location: Stamford Bridge

Form:

Chelsea (in all competitions): D-L-W-L-L

Inter Milan (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) 

The former RB Leipzig hotshot is in his second season with the club after making the move in the summer window of 2023. However, Nkunku had an injury-prone last season after missing a large chunk of matches due to several setbacks. Nevertheless, now fit and firing, this season looks to be the breakthrough year for him.

Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan) 

Fresh from winning the Copa America with Argentina, Lautaro Martinez will make his first appearance for the club in the pre-season. He had a wonderful tournament winning the Golden Boot after scoring five goals on their road to success which included the winner against Colombia in the final. Last season, Martinez had a fantastic campaign scoring 27 goals for the team to lead them to the Serie A title and also the Coppa Italia triumph. 

Match Facts

• Chelsea have suffered two consecutive losses in a row
• Inter Milan were defeated by Al-Ittihad in their last match
• Chelsea and Inter haven’t drawn any of their last two matches with each other

⁠Chelsea vs Inter Milan: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: The match to end in a draw – 11/4 with Sky bet
• Tip 2: Lautaro Martinez to score the first goal – 13/2 with Betfair
• Tip 3: Christopher Nkunku to score anytime – 6/4 with PADDYPOWER

Injury & Team News

Chelsea have two injury concerns in their squad with Axel Disasi suffering a groin injury while Nicolas Jackson is a major doubt after recovering from a sprained ankle. Also, it remains to be seen whether Enzo Maresca involves Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella in this match. 

Meanwhile, Inter Milan could be without four players for this match. Stefan de Vrij, Tajon Buchanan and summer signings Mehdi Taremi & Piotr Zielinski are all sidelined for this match due to injuries. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 3

Chelsea- 1

Inter Milan- 1

Draw- 1

Predicted Lineup

⁠Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Jorgensen (GK); James, Colwill, Badiashile, Gusto; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Nkunku, Sterling; Guiu

Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Sommer (GK); Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Frattesi, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez

Match Prediction for ⁠Chelsea vs Inter Milan

Although Chelsea have been fragile at the back, their attacking performance has been impressive under Enzo Maresca, who is slowly building a good side. They are now set to face Serie A champions Inter Milan in their final pre-season game. The Nerazzurri are an excellent side and will present a huge challenge for them. However, considering the fact Chelsea are playing at home, we expect them to secure a draw here. 

Prediction: ⁠Chelsea 2-2 Inter Milan

Telecast for ⁠Chelsea vs Inter Milan

The match will be streamed on DAZN Italia and Inter TV.

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