It has already been a busy week off the field for Arsenal, as it was revealed on Monday that the club’s sporting director Edu would be leaving the club.
It has been a testing period for the Gunners on the field too, as they have failed to win in their last three Premier League matches.
Attention quickly turns to Champions League action on Wednesday, and a showdown with Inter Milan at San Siro. A pulsating heavyweight clash in the competition is expected, but which side will come out on top?
Odds
A close match is expected based on the odds available. A home win is narrowly preferred at +172, while there could be value in siding with the Gunners at +177.
| Match Result | Odds |
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| Inter Milan | +172 |
| Draw | +212 |
| Arsenal | +177 |
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Away Teams Reigned Supreme in 2003-04 Clashes
| Total | Inter Milan | Arsenal | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals | 12 | 5 | 7 |
The only two Champions League matches between the sides were played in the 2003-04 group stages.
Interestingly, both encounters were won by the team playing away from home. Arsenal landed a famous 5-1 victory at San Siro. However, the Gunners have since failed to score in their last four away matches in Italy.
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Inter Milan vs. Arsenal Key Stats
- Inter Milan have kept clean sheets in their last three Champions League matches, despite conceding the fifth-highest number of shots.
- Arsenal have faced the second-fewest shots on target in the Champions League this season.
- Inter have averaged the oldest starting eleven in the competition this term (30 years, 139 days).
Inter Milan Team News
Carlos Augusto is the only player missing for Inter this week, with the defender set to return from a hamstring injury later this month. Hakan Calhanoglu is back in contention to start on Wednesday.
Possible Lineup
Yann Sommer (GK); Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni, Denzel Dumfries, Piotr Zielinski, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Federico Dimarco, Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez
Arsenal Team News
Martin Odegaard remains out for Arsenal, with the club captain set to return from an ankle injury following the upcoming international break. Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also missing this week.
Possible Lineup
David Raya (GK); Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus
Inter Milan vs. Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal have looked void of quality in the final third in recent weeks, and the absence of Odegaard once again limits their chances on Wednesday.
Inter are aiming for a historic fourth straight clean sheet in the Champions League, and we could see them registering a famous 1-0 win at San Siro against the Gunners this week.
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Inter Milan (+172)
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