Champions League: Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan Picks — Cagey Affair at Allianz Arena? (Apr 8)

Business picks up in the Champions League this week, as the quarterfinals get underway.

Bayern Munich and Inter Milan will have their sights set on European glory this term, with the hosts having home field advantage should they reach the final.

Bayern Munich booked their spot in this stage with routine wins over Bayer Leverkusen, while Inter overcame Dutch opponents Feyenoord.

Odds

Bayern Hold Upper-Hand

Bayern Munich have a fine record against Inter Milan in the Champions League. The German side has won each of the last two clashes, with both coming during the group stage in the 2022-23 season.

Inter Milan have only won once in the last four meetings between the sides.

Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan Key Stats

• Bayern Munich recorded the biggest aggregate victory in an all-German clash in the previous round after beating Bayer Leverkusen 5-0.
• Inter Milan have conceded just two goals in ten Champions League matches this season; averaging 0.2 goals per game.

Bayern Munich Team News

Alphonso Davies has been ruled out until the end of the season after picking up a serious knee injury. Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano, and Aleksandar Pavlovic are all also unavailable.

Possible Lineup

J. Urbig (GK); K. Laimer, E. Dier, M. Kim, J. Stanisic, L. Goretzka, J. Kimmich, M. Olise, J. Musiala, K. Coman, H. Kane

Inter Milan Team News

Inter have a lengthy injury list to contend with this week. Denzel Dumfries, Lautaro Martinez, and Piotr Zielinski are all doubts for the trip to the Allianz Arena.

Possible Lineup

Y. Sommer (GK); B. Pavard, F. Acerbi, Y. Bisseck, D. Frattesi, H. Calhanoglu, H. Mkhitaryan, N. Barella, F. Dimarco, M. Thuram, M. Taremi

Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan Picks

At the start of the season, I put up Inter Milan as my idea of the Champions League winners this season, and little has swayed that opinion.

Their excellent defensive record could be an important factor to consider in this tie, and their knack of being hard to beat could ensure that they leave Germany with a draw on Tuesday.