Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

Bayern Munich are enjoying a successful season under the management of Vincent Kompany, and the Belgian head coach, who had a decorated career as a player at the highest level, seems to be on pace to win the Bundesliga title with Die Roten. He’s looking to replicate the same kind of success in Europe and has already catapulted Bayern to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.

However, Bayern have been drawn one of the toughest opponents in this round, as they’ll have to take on the Serie A odds-on favorite for the title, Inter Milan. The Neroazzurri are managed by another former player, Simone Inzaghi, and the Italians have been an absolute defensive fortress in this current European run.

Bayern Munich to Extend Impressive Run?

Bayern Munich are coming off a 3-1 win over Augsburg in their most recent Bundesliga match, and the Bavarians are inching closer toward securing another league title. However, the team’s full focus is in this UCL tie, and fortunately for Bayern, the team has been very successful playing at home in Europe in recent years.

Indeed, Bayern Munich enter this match on a 22-game undefeated run when playing at Allianz Arena in the UCL (W17, D5), and they have been almost unbeatable at home of late with eight wins over their last 10 home matches in all competitions (W8, D1, L1). They’ve also won five of their six UCL home matches this term (D1) while averaging 3.0 goals per game.

Bayern Munich Injury & Suspension News

Kingsley Coman (foot) and Manuel Neuer (calf) are both listed as game-time calls for Tuesday, though Neuer has the more realistic chance to be available out of the two. Aleksandar Pavlovic (illness), Jamal Musiala (muscular strain), Hiroki Ito (foot), Dayot Upamecano (foot) and Alphonso Davies (knee) are out.

Simone Inzaghi Faces His Nemesis in Bayern Munich

It’s impossible to overlook what Simone Inzaghi has done at Inter Milan, with the former striker establishing himself as one of the best managers in Europe after transforming Inter Milan into a perennial contender in Europe. However, Inzaghi will have a hard time against Bayern Munich, a team he’s yet to defeat in four attempts as a manager (L4), with his side allowing at least two goals each time.

However, Inter can rely on their impressive recent form to make an impact in this road match, and it wouldn’t be surprising if they play out for a draw and aim to secure progression of this tie when playing at home in the return leg. For what it’s worth, Inter Milan have gone W3, D1, L1 playing away from home this season in the UCL.

Inter Milan Injury & Suspension News

Inter Milan have yet to decide whether Alessandro Bastoni (knee) will be available for this matchup. Kristjan Asllani is suspended, while Denzel Dumfries (thigh), Mehdi Taremi (thigh), Piotr Zielinski (calf) and Valentin Carboni (knee) are out.

Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan Prediction

Bayern Munich have been outstanding at home this season, but Inter Milan are no slouch when playing on the road, either. The truth is that these two teams can neutralize each other really easily, and it wouldn’t be surprising if this game ends up being a tight affair with limited chances at both ends. This should be a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 total goals (1.85 @BC Game) being another possibility.

CryptoGamba tip: Both teams to score – No – 1.99 @BC Game.