Preview: Inter Milan vs Arsenal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Nerazzurri.

Inter Milan are now ready to battle it out against Arsenal for their round 7 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an interesting contest, which is scheduled to take place at the San Siro Stadium.

The Nerazzurri will be at home, and it is going to be a big advantage for them. They are in a top run of form at the moment and will be keen to continue their run of form.

The upcoming game might not be the easiest one for FC Internazionale Milano, but they will be looking to put up a strong fight. They have won four of their six UCL games this season.

The Gunners are undefeated in the ongoing campaign of the Champions League. They have been in good form lately and will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the tournament. Despite being away from home, the Mikel Arteta-led Arsenal will be feeling confident due to their current run of form.

Kick-off:

• Location: Milano, Norway
• Stadium: San Siro Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, January 21
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Jan 20; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Arsenal: W-D-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)

The 28-year-old has been one of the main men in the attacking front for Inter Milan. In five UCL matches this season, he has scored four goals and will be looking to add more to his tally. Lautaro Martinez is coming up after scoring a goal in the last Serie A game for the Nerazzurri and will be looking to put up a top performance yet again.

Poetry in motion ✍️ pic.twitter.com/xR22Z9SqJn

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) January 17, 2026

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

Gabriel Martinelli has performed well for Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League this season. He has scored five goals in five outings and will now be looking to add more to his tally. Martinelli is going to lead the attack from the left for the Gunners and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Arsenal have emerged victorious in three of their last five matches.
• Inter Milan have won four of their last five games.
• This is going to be the fourth-ever encounter between these clubs.

Inter Milan vs Arsenal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Milan to win @172/100 10bet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/11 Boyle Sports
• Lautaro Martinez to score @9/4 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Hakan Calhanoglu, Denzel Dumfries, Raffaele Di Gennaro and Josep Martinez are not going to be in action for Inter Milan. They are injured. Tomas Palacios might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Arsenal will miss out on the services of Max Dowman due to his injury. Piero Hincapie is likely to sit out due to his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Inter Milan won: 2

Arsenal won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Sommer (GK); Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Sucic, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Magalhaes, Timber; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Match Prediction

The Nerazzurri and the Gunners are going to put up a strong fight against each other. Inter Milan are likely to outplay Arsenal in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Inter Milan 2-1 Arsenal

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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