Champions League: Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich Picks — Hosts to Secure Place in Final Four? (Apr 16)

Inter Milan will be aiming to secure their passage through to the semi-finals of the Champions League on April 16, 2025.

Bayern Munich will have a mountain to climb after suffering a 2-1 defeat at the Allianz Arena last week.

The Bavarians had believed that they had done enough to force a draw following Thomas Muller’s late equalizer, but Inter snatched the victory just two minutes later.

But, can our pre-tournament pick maintain their advantage and secure a place in the final four?

Odds

Sides Closely Matched on H2H Record

Bayern Munich’s two-game winning sequence against Inter Milan was ended in the previous meeting between the sides.

The victory at the Allianz Arena was also only the second time in five previous clashes that Inter Milan have come out on top against their German rivals.

Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich Key Stats

• The first leg defeat ended a long 22-game unbeaten home record for Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
• Inter Milan have won five straight matches in the Champions League; their best run since winning the tournament in 2009-10.

Inter Milan Team News

Denzel Dumfries should be back in contention to start in the second leg after missing out at the Allianz Arena. Stefan de Vrij is also pushing for a recall.

Possible Lineup

Y. Sommer (GK); S. de Vrij, F. Acerbi, B. Pavard, D. Dumfries, N. Barella, H. Calhanoglu, H. Mkhitaryan, F. Dimarco, L. Martinez, M. Thuram

Bayern Munich Team News

Manuel Neuer is back in contention to start for Bayern Munich after recovering from injury. However, Alphonso Davies is ruled out for the remainder of the season. Eric Dier is also set to keep his place due to Dayot Upamecano’s injury.

Possible Lineup

M. Neuer (GK); K. Laimer, E. Dier, Kim, R. Guerreiro, L. Goretzka, J. Kimmich, M. Olise, S. Gnabry, L. Sane, H. Kane

Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich Picks

Inter Milan were our pre-tournament pick to win the Champions League this season, and the best defensive side in the competition will have an advantage to defend at the San Siro.

The Italians look more than capable of getting over the line on Wednesday, and we could see them playing their counter-attacking style to earn a draw.