Inter Milan vs Monaco Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Champions League, January 29, 2025

Inter Milan vs Monaco Preview

• Tournament: Champions League
• Date: Wednesday, Jan 29
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: San Siro Stadium

Inter Milan is set to host Ligue 1 side Monaco at San Siro in the final game of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The game promises to be an intriguing one as both look to secure their position in the new league phase of the competition.

Inter Milan has been in great form across all competitions this season. They are currently ranked fourth in the table with 16 points from the seven games. In the competition, they are the best defence conceding only a single. They had conceded the goal against Bayern Leverkusen. They enter into this game after a 0-4 victory against Leece and in UCL, they defeated Sparta Prague in the last game courtesy of the solitary goal of Lautaro Martinez. In the last five games, they have secured four wins and a draw. In UCL, they have scored eight goals so far and out of the seven games, they have won five, lost one, and drew one. In Serie A, they are currently second with just three points away from leaders Napoli and also have a game in hand. On the scoring front in the league, the side has scored the most number of goals with the number touching 55.

On the other hand, Monaco is currently placed in the tenth position with 13 points. They will be eyeing to book their slot for the direct qualification in the new format of the UEFA Champions League. The French side’s position in the table is tricky right now as if they lose, it will be difficult to stay even in the playoff zone as there are six teams levelled on the same points in the middle of the table. The team comes into the game after a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa with the help of Wilfried Singo’s goal in the eighth minute. So far in the competition he has scored 13 goals and conceded 10 goals and in the last five games they have won two, drew two, and lost one across all competitions.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news for Inter Milan vs Monaco.

Inter Milan Team News

The biggest loss for Inter was the holding midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, who may be held responsible for their recent subpar play. Early February is when the Turk is expected to return. Furthermore, centre-back Francesco Acerbi is still doubtful for this match, while Raffaele Di Gennaro will not play against Monaco. Manager, Simone Inzaghi would be looking to continue with Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez in attack. Both of them share 22 goals in total in Serie A this season.

Monaco Team News

Folarin Balogun and George Ilenikhena are two of AS Monaco’s injured forwards who will not play in this match. Along with them, Wilfried Singo will also be not available for the game. Coach Adi Hutter will not be overly anxious, though, because he has a lot of options. The manager will be expected to go with the likes of Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu and Mawissa as a back four in defence.

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Inter Milan vs Monaco Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Sommer

Defenders: Darmian, de Vrij, Bastoni

Midfielders: Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Zielinski, Dimarco

Forwards: Thuram, Martinez

Monaco Predicted Lineup (4-5-1):

Goalkeeper: Majecki

Defenders: Teze, Kehrer, Salisu, Ouattara

Midfielders: Magassa, Camara, Ben Seghir, Akliouche, Minamino

Forwards: Embolo

Inter Milan vs Monaco Head-to-Head Record

Both the teams have faced each other only once and that was in 2022. That friendly game ended as a draw.

Key Players to Watch Out in Inter Milan vs Monaco

Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)

Marcus Thuram has emerged as the champions’ primary attacker this season. With 13 goals to his record, the Frenchman is only behind Mateo Retegui in the fight for the Serie A Golden Boot. Thuram and Lautaro Martinez have established a strong alliance and a mutually beneficial connection. Just 0.27 xG have been recorded by the 27-year-old in his last five league games.

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco)

The right winger had a good performance in attack for the French side this season. He has scored three goals and registered five assists in the Ligue 1 this season. He has an expected assists of xAG of 4.48 in the league this season. In the last five games, he had an xG of 0.32.

Inter Milan vs Monaco Prediction

The game will be expected to be a one-sided one where Inter Milan emerges victorious against Monaco but could be different depending on how the French side plays.

Predicted Score: Inter Milan 2-0 Monaco

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