The Matchday 8 clash in the 2024/25 Champions League group stage between Inter Milan (Italy) and Monaco (France) will take place on January 29 at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. Inter vs. Monaco: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Inter
In the previous round, Simone Inzaghi's side secured a 1-0 away victory over Sparta Prague. This marks Inter's fifth win in the current Champions League campaign and their sixth clean sheet. Overall, the Italians have conceded only one goal in the group stage, the best defensive record among all teams. The club has accumulated 16 points, placing them fourth in the standings and ensuring their progression to the playoffs. Moreover, a draw would be enough for the Milan side to secure a direct spot in the Round of 16.
Defender Francesco Acerbi and midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu will miss the match due to injuries.
- The club has not lost in regular time in their last 11 home matches in the Champions League (9 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7 home games in this tournament.
- No more than one goal has been scored in regular time in 5 of Inter's last 7 home matches in the Champions League.
Monaco
Adi Hütter's side defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at home in the previous round. As a result, Monaco returned to winning ways after two consecutive Champions League defeats and kept a clean sheet for only the second time in this tournament's current edition. The club climbed to the tenth position in the table and secured a place in the playoffs. To secure a direct entry to the Round of 16, the French side must win and hope for slip-ups from their rivals.
Defender Wilfried Singo and forwards George Ilenikhena and Folarin Balogun will be sidelined due to injuries.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Champions League (2 wins, 3 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 4 of Monaco's last 5 away games in this tournament.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 5 of Monaco's last 7 away matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineups for Inter vs. Monaco
Inter (3-5-2): Yann Sommer – Benjamin Pavard, Yann-Aurel Bisseck, Alessandro Bastoni – Denzel Dumfries, Davide Frattesi, Kristjan Asllani, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco – Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.
Monaco (4-2-3-1): Radosław Majecki – Vanderson, Thilo Kehrer, Mohammed Salisu, Christian Mavissa Elebi – Denis Zakaria, Lamine Camara – Takumi Minamino, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Maghnes Akliouche – Breel Embolo.
Referee: Irfan Peljto (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 39;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 56%.
Inter vs. Monaco: Match Prediction
At home, the Milan side feels very confident and often achieves maximum results. In their last 12 home Champions League matches, Inter has only failed to win twice, drawing in those games. Notably, during this period, the team has defeated opponents like Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, and Barcelona. Moreover, in five consecutive home matches in this tournament, the Italians have not allowed their opponents to score even a single goal.
Monaco often struggles away from home: in their last 13 away Champions League matches, the club has only managed two wins in regular time. In both cases, the French side faced relatively weaker opponents – Sparta Prague and Bologna, a debutant in the top European competition. In the French league, Adi Hütter's side recently lost 1-2 to Montpellier, who are at the bottom of the table, in their last away game.
I consider the Milan side to be confident favorites in this matchup, so my prediction: Inter to Win
