Inter vs Monaco Prediction - Champions League
The final round of the Champions League welcomes this Inter vs Monaco prediction preview from the San Siro Stadium in Milan. The home side, Inter, have enjoyed a fairly straightforward group stage so far and have got themselves into a position where a point is enough to qualify for the top 8. Monaco also have a chance of achieving that, but only realistically with a victory. A battle between two strong teams awaits us and this could potentially be a very entertaining clash.
Inter vs Monaco Prediction: Martinez to keep up fine form against leaky French side
UEFA Champions League, Wednesday, 29th January, 20:00 (UK)
This is an interesting game and quite a difficult fixture to bet on with the main markets. Inter are priced around 1.60 to win and they may well get the 3 points, but they don’t ‘need’ to win because a point is enough for them to secure a top 8 position. I am never comfortable backing teams where a draw is good enough to achieve their ambitions. In contrast, Monaco are probably facing a must win situation if they are to realistically get into the top 8 themselves. The way the table is set up with the fixtures, they need to win and hope they get some help elsewhere.
There’s the potential that this match might explode but there’s also the possibility that it could play out into a dam squib of a game if results elsewhere go in a certain direction. Over 2.5 goals would look like a good bet if the game does open up, but Inter have only conceded one goal in this Champions League group stage and if they decide to keep up their strong rearguard, then Monaco might lack the answers. The best bet for the match looks to be in the anytime scorer market where Inter striker Lautaro Martinez is a generous 2.20 to hit the back of the net. He has scored in four straight games and in 6 of his last 8. The Argentine World Cup winner is a streaky striker who can go hot or cold. Right now, he’s red hot so let’s keep riding him. Monaco don’t keep many clean sheets so this won’t be a defence that frightens him.
- Inter vs Monaco Prediction: Lautaro Martinez to score anytime (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 2.20
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 5/10 (TRACKED BET)
Inter vs Monaco Prediction odds via bet365 as at 09:00, September 26th, 2024. Odds may now differ.
Inter vs Monaco Injuries, Team News and Possible Lineups Prediction: Singo injury blow for Monaco
Inter are still likely to be without centre back Frncesco Acerbi and Turkish midfielder Hasan Calhanoglu. They should line up in their usual 5-3-2 formation with Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco operating in the wing back roles which are so crucial to the success of this Inter team.
Monaco have been dealt a major blow by the news that the key centre back Wilfried Singo is ruled out for 3-5 weeks with a hamstring injury. He scored the winning goal against Aston Villa last week but will likely be replaced in the team by Mohammed Salisu. Monaco should employ their familiar 4-2-3-1 formation with Golovin a possibility in the XI if the manager prefers.
Inter possible starting lineup:
Sommer, Bastoni, de Vrij, Pavard, Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Asllani, Barella, Dumfries, Thuram, Martinez
Monaco possible starting lineup:
Majecki, Mawissa, Kehrer, Salisu, Vanderson, Camara, Zakaria, Ben Seghir, Minamino, Akliouche, Embolo
Match Stats: Clash of styles as Monaco get stuck in
- Inter average less than 50% possession in the Champions League this season and Monaco 52.7%
- Inter average the second fewest tackles per game in the competition (11.90)
- Monaco average the most interceptions per game in the UCL (12.70)
- Monaco rank third for most fouls per game (13.40), whilst Inter average the second fewest (9.10) per game
- Inter average the lowest xG per shot conceded in the competition (0.08)
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