The first leg of the 2024/25 Champions League semi-final between Barcelona (Spain) and Inter Milan (Italy) will take place on April 29 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Barcelona vs. Inter Milan: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Barcelona vs. Inter Milan
Barcelona (4-3-3): Marc-André ter Stegen – Sergi Roberto, Jules Koundé, Andreas Christensen, Alejandro Balde – Frenkie de Jong, Sergio Busquets, Pedri – Ousmane Dembélé, Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati.
Inter Milan (3-5-2): André Onana – Milan Škriniar, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni – Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Marcelo Brozović, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Federico Dimarco – Lautaro Martínez, Romelu Lukaku.
Barcelona
Xavi's team has been in excellent form, winning their last five matches across all competitions. In the Champions League, Barcelona has been particularly dominant at home, winning all of their matches at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys this season. The team has been effective both offensively and defensively, scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game and conceding just 0.5 goals per match in the tournament.
- Barcelona has not lost in their last 10 home matches in the Champions League (8 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has scored at least two goals in each of their last seven home games in the tournament.
- Barcelona has kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Champions League.
Inter Milan
Simone Inzaghi's side has shown resilience in the Champions League, particularly in away matches where they have remained unbeaten in their last four outings. Inter Milan has been strong defensively, conceding only one goal in their last three away games in the tournament. Offensively, the team has been efficient, scoring in every away match this season.
- Inter Milan has not lost in regular time in their last four away matches in the Champions League (2 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has conceded only one goal in their last three away games in the tournament.
- Inter Milan has scored in each of their last six away matches in the Champions League.
Barcelona vs. Inter Milan: Match Prediction
Both teams come into this clash in strong form, particularly in their respective home and away performances. Barcelona has been formidable at home, while Inter Milan has shown great resilience on the road. Given the defensive strengths of both sides, this match is likely to be tightly contested.
Considering all factors, I expect a closely fought match with limited goals. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
