Manchester City vs Inter: Champions League Predictions & Betting Tips 18/09/2024
The excitement continues on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League as Manchester City take on Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, September 18, in a rematch of the 2023 final.
City edged the visitors in that final to claim their first and only Champions League trophy. That 1-0 victory at the Atatürk Olimpiyat in Istanbul was City’s second in three meetings with the Italians in all competitions, and with a 23-game unbeaten run in this competition over 90 minutes, the hosts will be confident of making it three wins against Inter as they begin their quest for a second UCL crown.
City’s confidence will be further enhanced by their 100% record in the Premier League, as well as their excellent record at the Etihad, where they scored 51 goals last season and have lost just one game since the start of 2024.
One of the key highlights for Manchester City this season is the incredible form of striker Erling Haaland, who continues to strike fear into defenders across Europe, and for good reason. The Norwegian hitman has scored an incredible nine goals in just four matches this season, and with him leading the line, City will be confident of breaking down an Inter defence that has been far from impressive this season.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan have had a less than impressive start to their domestic campaign, dropping points in both of their away Serie A fixtures against opposition of a lower calibre than Manchester City.
The reigning Serie A champions were quite good on the road last season. However, travelling to face Manchester City, with their formidable record at the Etihad, presents an entirely different challenge for the Italians.
Betting Tip: Man City to Win & Erling Haaland to Score Anytime
18/09 20:00 Manchester City – Inter Milan City to Win & Erling Haaland to Score Anytime @ 2.25 (Betking)
City’s formidable record at the Etihad, coupled with their remarkable 23-game unbeaten run over 90 minutes in the Champions League, lends us to believe the hosts are well-placed to claim all three points in this encounter. Inter Milan’s struggles away from home this season only strengthen that belief.
Additionally, Erling Haaland has made a sensational start to the season, scoring in every game so far, and with him leading the line for City, banking on him to score anytime is as sure as it gets.
Pep Guardiola’s side have consistently dismantled opposition at the Etihad, and that trend should continue against Inter. Haaland should be instrumental once again, adding to his impressive goal tally.
As such, we recommend taking Betking’s bet builder featuring a City win and an anytime goal from Haaland, available at 2.25 odds.
Manchester City vs Inter Milan - City to Win & Erling Haaland to Score Anytime @ 2.25
Manchester City vs Inter Milan - City to Win & Erling Haaland to Score Anytime @ 2.25Probable Lineups:
- Manchester City: Ederson; Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Gundogan; Doku, B Silva, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland.
- Inter Milan: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez.
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