Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Italian giants drew their UCL opener against Manchester City.

Inter Milan will face off against Red Star Belgrade in the second match of the 2024-25 season of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) at the San Siro. Milan have drawn their last UCL game against Manchester City. On the other hand, Red Star lost their last game against Benfica at home.

In hindsight, Red Star Belgrade are currently at the top of their domestic Serbian Super Liga with 25 points in nine matches. They have won eight games and drawn one. On the other hand, Inter Milan are fourth in the Serie A points table with 11 points in six games. They have won three, drawn two and lost one game.

KickOff:

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Venue: San Siro

Form:

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

Red Star (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-W

Players To Watch Out For:

Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)

Marcus Thuram is the player to watch out for Inter in this game. The forward has been in sensational form as he has netted four goals in the six games that he has played this season. Last season, he played 46 games in all competitions, scored 15 goals and provided 15 assists.

He possesses good physical strength, which helps him hold off defenders and win aerial duels. He has shown an ability to finish with both feet and many a time demonstrates a clinical edge in front of the goal.

Cherif Ndiaye (Red Star Belgrade)

Cherif Ndiaye is the player to watch out for Red Star in this game against Inter Milan. The forward has already netted seven goals in the seven appearances in the Super Liga this season. He primarily plays as a centre-forward, known for his ability to score goals and contribute to the offensive line of his teams. Throughout his career, Ndiaye has shown a knack for finding the back of the net, with notable performances.

Match Facts:

• They faced off in the quarter-finals of the 1980-81 European Cup, where Inter progressed with a 2-1 aggregate score.
• Red Star Belgrade have struggled away from home in European competitions, with a record of losing all nine of their away games in the UEFA Champions League since 1992-93.
• Both sides are yet to secure all three points this UCL season

Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade: Betting Tips and odds:

• Inter Milan to win: 55.74% as per 1xBet
• Total goals over 2.5: 60.69% as per Bet365
• Both teams to score – Yes: 59.38% as per Data Bet

Injury and Team News:

For Inter Milan, Nicolo Barella is out with a muscle injury and Tajon Buchanan is doubtful with a Tibia Fracture.

There are no concerns for the Red Star Belgrade squad.

Head To Head:

Total matches: 2

Inter Milan win: 1

Draw: 1

Red Star Belgrade: 0

Predicted Lineup:

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Sommer (GK); Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez

Red Star Belgrade Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Glazer; Mimovic, Djiga, Spajic, Seol; Krunic, Elsnik; Silas, Ivanic, Ndiaye; Duarte

Match Prediction:

We expect Inter Milan to come out triumphant on their home turf.

Predictions: Inter Milan 2-1 Red Star Belgrade

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