Manchester City vs Inter Prediction 18 Sep 2024

⚽ Champions League - League phase - Round 1 Preview

📅 18 Sep 2024

⏰ 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Etihad Stadium (Manchester)

Manchester City face Inter Milan in a rematch of the 2023 final, where City claimed their first-ever Champions League title. The hosts come into this game with an impressive 23-game unbeaten run in the competition over 90 minutes (W16, D7), boosting their confidence. Their domestic form is also strong, having won their first four league matches. Historically, however, City have had a mixed record against Serie A sides, with only five wins in their last 13 meetings (D5, L3). Still, they’ve improved, winning four of their last five games against Italian opposition (D1).

Inter Milan enter this fixture unbeaten in their domestic league, though their results have been less convincing (W2, D2), most recently drawing 1-1 against Monza. The return of defender Stefan de Vrij strengthens Simone Inzaghi’s squad as they look to build on their impressive UCL record, having lost just three of their last 20 UCL matches (W11, D6). A victory at the Etihad would place Inter among an elite group of clubs that have won at five different English stadiums in the UCL, joining Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.

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For Manchester City, Rodri has been pivotal, scoring the winning goal in the 2023 final and boasting an unbeaten record in the nine games he’s scored since (W7, D2). For Inter, Lautaro Martínez could be key, despite a slow start to the season. He has a knack for scoring late, with two of his last four UCL away goals coming after the 80th minute.

⚡️Match Facts:

• City are unbeaten in their last 23 UCL games over 90 minutes.
• Inter have lost just 3 of their last 20 UCL encounters.
• Pep Guardiola holds the highest win percentage of any UCL manager to coach 50+ games (64%).

💡 Manchester City vs Inter Prediction

This highly anticipated rematch will see Manchester City look to assert their dominance once more. Their home form and UCL record suggest they’ll be tough to beat, but Inter’s defensive solidity and resilience in Europe make them a formidable opponent. Expect City to control possession, while Inter aim to strike on the counter, particularly through Martínez in the late stages. City’s quality and home advantage may ultimately prove too much for the visitors, but it should be a close contest.

Manchester City vs Inter Betting Tips

• Manchester City to win
• Both teams to score
• Lautaro Martínez to score anytime