After a solid start in their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought draw against Manchester City, Inter Milan now host Serbian champions Crvena Zvezda at the San Siro.
The Italian giants will aim to secure their first win in this season's group stage, while the visitors look to overcome their poor away form in Europe.
Inter Milan Recent Form
Inter Milan have shown strong defensive resilience in their recent outings, notably keeping a clean sheet against Manchester City in their Champions League opener.
They bounced back from a derby defeat to AC Milan with a 3-2 victory over Udinese, showcasing their ability to recover quickly.
Unbeaten in their last nine Champions League home games, they are well-positioned to extend that streak.
Injury and Team News
Inter Milan could be without key midfielder Nicolo Barella, who missed their last game due to a thigh injury.
If Barella remains sidelined, Piotr Zielinski or Davide Frattesi will likely deputise. Wing-back Tajon Buchanan is another absentee due to injury, but otherwise, Simone Inzaghi has a full squad to choose from.
Last Inter Milan Lineup
Here is how Inter lined up for their last match:
Crvena Zvezda Recent Form
Crvena Zvezda have had a mixed start to their season in Europe, losing 2-1 to Benfica in their opening group match.
Domestically, they remain unbeaten, recently winning their local derby against Partizan Belgrade and maintaining top form in the Serbian league.
However, they have struggled away in the Champions League, losing all nine of their away games in the competition.
Injury and Team News
Crvena Zvezda travel without Ognjen Mimovic (foot injury) and long-term absentee Vladimir Lucic (knee).
Midfielders Rade Krunic and Timi Elsnik will be key in their battle to contain Inter, with Cherif Ndiaye leading the line as their top scorer this season.
Last Crvena Zvezda Lineup
Here is how Crvena Zvezda lined up for their last match:
Inter Milan Player To Watch
Lautaro Martinez, who broke his goal drought with a brace against Udinese, will be crucial to Inter’s attack. His sharpness in front of goal can make the difference in what could be a tightly contested match.
Crvena Zvezda Player To Watch
Cherif Ndiaye, fresh off a hat-trick in the Eternal Derby, will lead Crvena Zvezda’s hopes of an upset. His goal-scoring ability could test Inter’s solid defence.
Prediction
Given Inter Milan’s formidable home form in the Champions League and Crvena Zvezda’s struggles away from home, the Italian side are clear favourites.
A 3-1 victory for Inter Milan seems the likely outcome.
Betting Tips
Tip 1
Inter Milan to win with a -1 handicap.
Tip 2
Both teams to score.
Tip 3
Lautaro Martinez to score anytime.
