Manchester City vs. Inter Milan as clear favorites and will be confident in extending their winning streak. On paper, City are the stronger side, and Pep Guardiola will expect nothing less than a commanding performance from his team.
Inter Milan, though unbeaten this season, have struggled on the road, drawing their last two away matches. The Serie A champions will need to raise their game to secure a positive result in this matchup, which serves as a rematch of the 2023 UEFA Champions League final.
With Manchester City in red-hot form, Inter Milan will need to deliver a top-level performance to compete. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at this intriguing encounter ahead of their latest showdown.
Manchester City vs Inter Milan Tactics
Manchester City
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Silva, Rodri; Savinho, De Bruyne, Doku; Haaland
Inter Milan
Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, DiMarco; Martinez, Thuram
Key Stats
- Manchester City have recorded five consecutive wins across all competitions.
- Inter Milan are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
- Manchester City have won their last two encounters against Inter Milan.
- A total of seven goals have been scored in the last three meetings between these two sides.
- Inter Milan have conceded in each of their last two away fixtures.
Player to Watch
Erling Haaland
Manchester City’s star striker, Erling Haaland, is in red-hot form and stands out as the key player to watch. Having netted 14 goals in just eight matches across all competitions, Haaland will be eager to extend his remarkable scoring streak in this fixture.
Inter Milan could face a tough challenge containing a world-class forward like Haaland, and City will rely on him to make a decisive impact. With his lethal finishing and confidence soaring, Haaland will be determined to exploit any weaknesses in the away defense and add to his goal tally.
Prediction
Manchester City 3-1 Inter Milan
The Serie A champions boast a strong squad and won’t be easy to break down, but there’s a notable gap in quality between them and Manchester City. On paper, City are the superior side, and their current form makes them even more formidable.
While the visiting team may pose a challenge and find the back of the net, Manchester City should have enough firepower to secure a comfortable win. Expect a competitive match, but Pep Guardiola’s men are likely to take all three points. The Hard Tackle predicts a 3-1 victory for Manchester City.
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