Inter Milano vs SL Benfica Prediction, team news and analysis for today.
Before the quarterfinals of the Champions League, Benfica was an underdog to advance all the way to the Istanbul final. Expectations were raised by the Eagles’ outstanding performance in earlier stages of the campaign.
The opening leg of Benfica’s quarterfinal matchup with Inter Milan could not have gone any better than this for Inter Milan. The Italians won 2-0 after visiting the Stadio da Luz in Lisbon.
Simone Inzaghi may select the same squad that defeated Benfica in their first leg.
Despite the fact that Inter are in risk of missing out on a top-four finish in Serie A, Simone Inzaghi was relieved after his team defeated Benfica 2-0 in the first leg.
The pressure was eased off on him because the Nerazzuri have now won just one of their past eight matches in all competitions following their unexpected 1-0 loss to Monza on Saturday.
However, he is expected to deploy the same players that beat Benfica last week because of the decent performance they put up in that game.
Benfica played 12 total shots in their first leg but only 2 was on target.
After a 1-0 loss against Chaves in the Portuguese League, Benfica’s three-game losing streek have now reached an unexpected level. It will be their first encounter with Inter at the Nerazzurri’s home in Milan since 2004.
Furthermore, they will work on improving their shot on target as they wasted 10 shots out of 12 during their first encounter last week.
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Inter Milan’s team news: One player from Inter is being treated by Inter’s medical team. Again, due to a back ailment, defender Milan Skriniar is seriously questionable.
Benfica’s team news: Due to a knee injury, Coach Schmidt will be without Alexander Bah. In addition, defender Mihailo Ristic is not sure of participation due to a muscular issue.
Conclusion: Despite Inter Milan’s awful performances in Serie A, they should get the win they need or at least a draw to advance to the Champions League’s semi final.
I didn’t see more than three goals coming in this match.
Inter Milano vs Benfica Prediction.
Inter Milan double chance and under 3.5 goals @1.79 odd.
