Inter vs Arsenal prediction: EUROPE: Champions League – League phase betting tips on match 2024-11-05 20:00.
[p]The iconic San Siro plays host to one of the ties of the round on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League (UCL), as Inter Milan and Arsenal put their unbeaten records in this competition on the line (W2, D1). Neither have conceded a single goal in their opening three matches, but with Inter having faced an almighty 53 shots in that time, boss Simone Inzaghi is understandably calling on his players to “be more clinical” in forward areas.[/p]
[p]That came in the wake of an uninspiring 1-0 victory over Venezia on Sunday night, although that extended the Nerazzurri’s unbeaten run to eight matches across all competitions (W7, D1). There appears to be no sign of that slowing down on home soil as Inter have won ten of their last 14 such matches in the UCL (D2, L2), while they also boast a dominant record against English opponents as hosts (W11, D3, L3).[/p]
[p]That’s particularly bad news for an Arsenal side who’ve developed travel sickness of late, with their only win in their last five away games coming at second-tier Preston (D2, L2). A three-match winless run in the Premier League (D1, L2) has seen the Gunners drop out of the top-four altogether, so Mikel Arteta will be hoping he can use the UCL to restore some confidence in his squad.[/p]
[p]Arsenal have already left Italy with a positive result this season after holding Atalanta to a draw on matchday one, part of a strong recent record against Serie A opposition (W6, D1, L1). However, the Gunners have desperately struggled for goals on these shores in recent times, failing to score in their last four UCL games in Italy (D1, L3), with the last player to score for them here in this competition being Emmanuel Adebayor way back in March 2008![/p]
[p]Key battle: After missing Inter’s first two UCL games of the season, Federico Dimarco assisted their late winner against Young Boys on matchday three, and repeated the act against Venezia on Sunday. Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka will attempt to keep the flying wing-back in check, and his return of nine direct goal contributions in 11 UCL appearances suggests that he’ll keep Dimarco busy (G5, A4).[/p]
[p]Hot stat: The only two previous H2Hs between these sides were both won by the away side on the day by a 3+ goal margin.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Ryan Fisher[/i][/p]