Location: Barcelona, Spain
Stadium: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
Date: Wednesday April 30
Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
Referee: Clement Turpin (FRA)
VAR Jerome Brisard (FRA)
The attacking prowess of Barcelona, which has tormented opposing defenses throughout the season, will be facing its toughest test yet when it takes on Inter Milan in the Champions League’s first leg.
In the Champions League this season, Barcelona has scored 37 goals, which is six more than any other team. Even though it has played fewer games than other prominent teams, it has still managed to get the most goals.
Despite being known for its solid defensive capabilities, Inter has struggled in recent weeks due to injuries. After drawing with Bayern Munich to reach the semifinals, the team lost three straight games and was knocked off the top spot in the league by AC Milan. It also failed to score in its last match against the rival team.
Despite its weaknesses, Inter is still expected to perform well in the match against Barcelona. It is led by coach Simone Inzaghi, who is known for his over-performing in European competitions.
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Predicted & Confirmed Lineups :
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Wojciech Szczesny (GK), Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Ferran Torres.
Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2): Yann Sommer (GK), Yann Aurel Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Denzel Dumfries, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers :
- Over the course of 16 meetings with Inter, Barcelona has won eight of them, losing three.
- Their last meeting was in October 2022 and resulted in a 3-3 draw in the group stage of the European Champions League.
- In 10 previous visits to Spain, Inter have failed to win a single game.
- Barcelona have won 22 of their last 28 games across competitions, losing once.
- In their last six Champions League games, Inter have won five.
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Prediction :
After winning the Copa del Rey, Barcelona will be looking to continue their impressive home form when they take on Inter Milan in the semi-finals. The Catalan club has won all of their previous meetings with Inter Milan at the Estadi Olmedo Llus Company, and they are considered favorites to emerge victorious.
Both teams are known to be prolific in attack, but they are vulnerable at the back. With that in mind, it is recommended to bet on both teams to score over 2.5 goals.
In terms of probable goalscorers, it is Ferran Torres who has been sensational in the absence of Robert Lewandowski. His confidence is soaring, and he is a clear choice to net.
