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UEFA Champions League

Inter Milan vs AS Monaco Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Published at :January 29, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Modified at :January 29, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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It’s crunch time for Inter as they take on AS Monaco in their final Champions League league-phase clash.

A draw is all Inter Milan need to secure a direct spot in the knockouts, but the reigning Serie A champions will aim for nothing less than a win to boost morale after their recent Supercoppa Italiana heartbreak against AC Milan. AS Monaco, fresh off a confidence-boosting victory over Aston Villa, promises to be no pushover.

Inter have been a mixed bag this season under Simone Inzaghi, while Philippe Clement’s Monaco have been quietly building momentum with a balanced and disciplined approach.

Kick-off

Wednesday, January 29, 8 p.m. local time

Thursday, January 30, 1:30 a.m. IST

Location: San Siro

Form

Inter:: W-W-W-L-W

Monaco: W-W-L-L-W

Players to watch for

Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)

Inter’s Lautaro Martinez, or how you’d call him El Toro, usually has been a force to be reckoned with in front of the goal for the Nerazzurri. He has already provided 11 goals and three assists this season.

Aleksandr Golovin (AS Monaco)

In 22 games this season, Golovin has contributed towards the team’s four goals. Now, don’t start judging him by that because his role extends beyond just those stats. He threads passes, makes runs, and even knows how to unlock that goalscoring self of his.

Match facts

  • Inter Milan have just conceded one goal while Monaco have conceded 10 in the UCL
  • Both teams are coming on the back of a loss and a win in their last two UCL games
  • The sides have just faced each other once before

Inter Milan vs. AS Monaco: Betting tips & odds

  • Tip 1: Inter to win – 4/6 betfair
  • Tip 2: Martinez to score – 11/8 betfair
  • Tip 3: Over 2 goals – 5/2 betfair

Team news & injury

Inter Milan face a few key concerns heading into this must-win clash. Francesco Acerbi is doubtful due to physical discomfort, which could leave a hole in their defensive lineup. Hakan Calhanoglu, a crucial creative force in midfield, is sidelined with a muscle injury and is expected back in early February. Backup goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro is also unavailable, nursing a finger injury until mid-February.

Monaco are not without its challenges either. Folarin Balogun, one of their top attacking threats, is ruled out with a shoulder injury until mid-February while promising talent George Ilenikhena will miss out due to a groin injury. Additionally, Wilfried Singo’s hamstring issue leaves a gap in their defensive ranks. Both teams will need to rely on their squad depth as they prepare for this high-stakes encounter.

Head-to-head

Matches: 1

Inter: 0

Monaco: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted lineups

Inter Milan (3-5-2)

Sommer; Darmian, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Frattesi, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Augusto; Martinez, Thuram

AS Monaco (4-2-3-1)

Majecki; Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Mawissa; Camara, Zakaria; Akliouche, Minamino, Golovin; Biereth

Match prediction

Both teams have done well in their domestic leagues so far, and if the current momentum is to go by then either could win. But Inter look more of a well-balanced side to take away all three points, especially at home

Prediction: Inter Milan 2 – 0 Monaco

Telecast

India – SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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