Bayern Munich comes into this match on the back of consecutive Bundesliga victories, including that 3-1 win over FC Augsburg. But injuries are piling up for Vincent Kompany’s side. Manuel Neuer (calf), Alphonso Davies (ACL), Dayot Upamecano (knee), Jamal Musiala (muscle tear), and Kingsley Coman (foot) are all out. That leaves Bayern with limited options, especially in defense and midfield.
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That’s where Harry Kane comes in. He remains Bayern’s talisman, with 10 goals in the Champions League this season. Leroy Sane and Michael Olise will provide attacking support from the flanks, while Thomas Müller is expected to play as the creative force behind Kane. Bayern’s home form in Europe is nothing short of dominant-they’re unbeaten in their last 22 Champions League matches at the Allianz Arena.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Boey, Dier, Kim Min-jae, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Müller, Sane; Kane.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan, meanwhile, are flying domestically. They sit atop Serie A. But injuries have hit Simone Inzaghi’s side hard. Piotr Zielinski (calf), Mehdi Taremi (muscle), Denzel Dumfries (thigh), and Kristjan Asllani (suspended) are all out. Alessandro Bastoni should be back in time for this match, though.
Inter will rely on Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram to spearhead their attack. Matteo Darmian and Federico Dimarco will play as wing-backs, tasked with containing Bayern’s wide threats while providing width on the counterattack. Nicolo Barella, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Davide Frattesi will look to control possession and disrupt Bayern’s rhythm.
Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Frattesi, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez.
Key Stats
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Bayern Munich have won four of their last six meetings against Inter Milan.
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Inter Milan are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions.
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Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last 22 home matches in the UEFA Champions League.
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17 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams.
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Inter Milan have eliminated Bayern Munich from the Champions League knockout stages twice before.
Player to Watch: Harry Kane
Harry Kane has been the driving force behind Bayern’s success this season. With 10 goals in the Champions League already, he’ll be crucial against Inter’s resolute defence. His ability to link up with teammates like Müller and Sane could be the difference-maker in breaking down Inter’s compact setup.
Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan Prediction
This match is going to be a real clash of the titans. Bayern’s home advantage gives them an edge, but Inter’s defensive organisation and counterattacking threat make them a very real danger to their opponents.
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