Real Madrid vs Inter Champions League Tips & Prediction - Real to extend dominant record over Inter
Real Madrid are strongly favored to defeat Inter Milan in their Champions League opener, despite missing key midfielders due to injury and suspension. Historically dominant against Italian sides, Real Madrid also boast one of Europe’s top attack lines, with Kylian Mbappé tipped to open the scoring. Inter, while in good Serie A form, have struggled recently in UEFA competition and are missing players themselves. The recommendation: Real to win, both teams to score, and Mbappé among the goals.
- Real Madrid vs Inter predictions for Tuesday's Champions League game
- Real have dominated this matchup, winning eight of last nine meetings
- Inter struggling in UCL over last two seasons, losing five of last six matches
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 5.00am AEST on Wednesday September 9
Real Madrid vs Inter Champions League Tips & Prediction
Real Madrid have won eight of their last nine meetings with Inter and have a dominant home record against Italian clubs overall - Jose Mourinho's side are tipped to prevail in this Matchday 1 blockbuster, with both teams finding the back of the net and Kylian Mbappe opening the scoring.
Mourinho is back in the Champions League dugout with Real and will face the team he guided to Champions League glory back in 2010.
Despite missing various midfielders due to injury and suspension, Real should be confident of opening their Champions League campaign with all three points here.
After finishing runner-up to Manchester City in 2023, Inter have struggled in this competition, suffering a heavy exit to PSG before last season's shock elimination at the hands of Bodo Glimt.
This is a spot where Inter - and most Italian clubs - traditionally struggle. The Nerazzurri have only won one of the last nine meetings with Real, while the Los Blancos have also won 19 of their last 21 games against Italian teams.
Kylian Mbappe fired home 15 goals in 11 Champions League appearances last term and has four goals in as many games in La Liga this term - and that's despite miss various sitters in last weekend's 1-0 defeat to Betis.
Inter have the firepower up front to take advantage of Real's vulnerable defence, but Mourinho's side have too much attacking talent and should be able to get the job done at home, with Mbappe looking a good bet to open the scoring.
Real Madrid vs Inter Stats & Trends
- Real have won eight of the last nine meetings
- Real have won 19 of their last 21 games vs Italian teams
- Inter have lost five of their last six UCL games, but scored in four of those defeats
- Real have conceded 1+ goal in four of their last five games
- Real have scored 12 goals in their last three home games
- Real have won 17 of their last 19 Matchday 1 UCL games
- Kylian Mbappe has scored 22 goals in 25 UCL games for Real, including 15 in 11 outings last term
- Six of Mbappe's last 10 UCL goals have come before the 35th minute
Real Madrid Form Analysis
It was a dream start to life back at Real Madrid for Mourinho.
Real are 15-time Champions League winners, but were knocked out in the quarter-final stage last term.
Los Blancos won their opening three games of the new La Liga season, scoring 10 goals in the process as they dismantled Espanyol (2-1), Real Sociedad (4-1) and Malaga (4-0).
However, Real came crashing back down to earth in last Friday's shock 1-0 loss to Betis, with Irish striker Troy Parrot scoring a late winner in what was a crazy ending to the game.
Mbappe was torn to shreds by local media as the Frenchman missed a penalty in the dying stages, along with messing up four big chances and losing eight duels.
Real are 15-time Champions League winners, but were knocked out in the quarter-final stage last term.
Real Madrid Team News
Bit of a midfield problem for the Special One, with Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva all suspended, while Aurelien Tchouameni remains unlikely to start.
Jude Bellingham has been on fire with four goal contributions in as many games, but may be forced to start deeper alongside Fede Valverde.
Eder Militao (hamstring), Rodrygo (knee), Ferland Mendy (hamstring) and Raul Asencio (tibia) are also unavailable, but Endrick and Marc Cucurella may see some minutes.
Real Madrid Possible Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras; Federico Valverde, Jorge Cestero; Yan Diomande, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé
Inter Form Analysis
Perfect start to the Serie A season for Inter as they've picked up a maximum nine points from three wins.
Inter started with a 4-1 home win over Monza before coming away with a narrow 1-0 victory on the road to Cagliari.
Cristian Chivu's side were then made to recover from a 0-2 deficit in last weekend's clash with Napoli.
Lautaro Martinez scored a brace, including the stoppage time match-winner, while Marcus Thuram also got on the scoresheet.
Inter Team News
Fullbacks Federico Dimarco and Djed Spence are set to miss this clash through injury.
Thuram laid his claim for a starting spot over Pio Esposito with the equaliser against Napoli.
Former Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has impressed with two cameos off the bench and could be in line for a start here.
Inter Milan Possible Starting XI (3-5-2): Josep Martínez; Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni; Andy Diouf, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoglu, Curtis Jones, Federico Dimarco; Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram
Verdict
Keeping it simple here, with Real to win & both teams scoring, while Mbappe can get amongst the goals once more.
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