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

Inter Milan pulled the upset in the first leg of this tie against Bayern Munich and escaped with a 2-1 home from German soil thanks to a late strike from Davide Frattesi in the dying moments of the second half. The Serie A giants have been outstanding at home all season long, so they should feel confident enough to close the tie at home.

However, Bayern Munich have proven they can secure winning results on the road in the past, and the Bundesliga giants are the kind of team you simply can’t count out when it comes to playing decisive stages in the UEFA Champions League. Will they have enough in them to turn things around in this tie despite missing some key players?

Inter Milan to Close Things Out at Home?

History is on Inter Milan’s side ahead of the second leg of this tie against Bayern Munich. The Serie A giants tend to be successful when winning the first leg of a European tie, as they’ve ultimately progressed in 21 of the last 23 European knockout ties in which they led after the first leg.

As if history wasn’t enough to give Inter the utmost confidence ahead of this match, it’s worth noting that the Serie A leaders also enter this matchup in an impressive run of form. They’re undefeated in their previous 12 matches across all competitions (W9, D3) and are coming off a 3-1 win over Cagliari in their most recent competitive fixture this past weekend. They’re also riding a nine-game winning streak at home across all competitions.

Inter Milan Injury & Suspension News

The injury situation won’t change much for Inter Milan compared to the first leg of this tie. Denzel Dumfries (thigh), Piotr Zielinski (calf) and Valentin Carboni (knee) are out, but the rest of the team is fit and available.

Bayern Munich Facing a Daunting Task in Italy

Bayern Munich have shown flashes of brilliance this season, but they haven’t been as reliable or consistent as in previous campaigns. Vincent Kompany’s men are in a good position to win the Bundesliga title in 2024-25, but they will need to deliver one of their best performances in recent memory to win at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

It’s worth noting that Die Roten are undefeated in their previous seven competitive matches away from home in all competitions (W5, D2), but their recent road record in the 2024-25 UCL campaign isn’t impressive, with four wins and three losses. Two of those defeats came against teams that are on a similar quality spectrum as Inter Milan: FC Barcelona (L 4-1) and Aston Villa (L 1-0).

Bayern Munich Injury & Suspension News

Bayern Munich has the uncertainty of whether Manuel Neuer (calf) will be available, but his chances of playing are slim. To make things more complicated, key playmaker Jamal Musiala (strain) and world-class center-back Dayot Upamecano (knee) are out. Alphonso Davies (knee), Tarek Buchmann (shoulder) and Hiroki Ito (foot) are also sidelined.

Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich Prediction

Inter Milan have been nearly unstoppable when playing at home this season, and they face this game with lots of confidence after winning the first leg in Germany. Bayern Munich will be missing some key players on both ends of the pitch, meaning the Serie A giants could keep their treble chances alive by securing their qualification with a win in front of their fans.

CryptoGamba tip: Inter Milan to win – 2.70 @Stake