UCL QF 2025: Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich Match Preview, Lineups, and Score Prediction

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UCL QF 2025: Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich Match Preview, Lineups, and Score Prediction

Inter Milan welcome Bayern Munich to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash. The Italian side hold a 2-1 lead from the first leg and will be aiming to capitalize on their strong home form, having gone 19 matches unbeaten at San Siro. Bayern, meanwhile, must find a way to reverse the deficit despite injury woes and inconsistent recent performances.

Head-to-Head

Played: 8
Inter Wins: 4
Bayern Wins: 3
Draws: 1

Last Meeting:
Bayern Munich 1-2 Inter Milan (9 April 2025, 1st leg)

Recent Form

Inter Milan (Last 5 matches – W, D, D, W, ?):
Simone Inzaghi’s side are unbeaten in their last 11 games across all competitions and have won 8 consecutive home matches. They defeated Bayern 2-1 in Munich and followed that with a confident 3-1 win over Cagliari in Serie A. Inter are full of momentum and will be buoyed by their home crowd.

Bayern Munich (Last 5 matches – W, W, L, D, ?):
Bayern come into this one needing a spark. After losing the first leg at home, they were held to a 2-2 draw by Dortmund in the Bundesliga. Vincent Kompany’s side have remained unbeaten in their last 7 away games, but their form overall has dipped, especially with key players out injured.

Team News

Inter Milan:
Simone Inzaghi is without Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski due to injuries. However, the core of the squad is fit and firing. Lautaro Martinez and Marko Arnautovic are expected to lead the line, with Calhanoglu and Barella controlling the midfield.

Bayern Munich:
Bayern are dealing with a host of absences. Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano, Hiroki Ito, Alphonso Davies, Tarek Buchmann, and Jamal Musiala are all ruled out. Jonas Urbig will start in goal, while Harry Kane will lead the line supported by Muller and Olise.

Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan (3-5-2):
Sommer; Bisseck, de Vrij, Carlos Augusto; Zalewski, Barella, Calhanoglu, Frattesi, Dimarco; Martinez, Arnautovic

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1):
Urbig; Laimer, Dier, Kim, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Muller, Sane; Kane

10 Key Stats

  • Inter are unbeaten in their last 11 matches.

  • Inter have won 8 consecutive home matches.

  • Bayern are unbeaten in their last 7 away matches.

  • Inter have not lost in their last 19 games at home.

  • Bayern have scored in each of their last 10 matches.

  • Inter have scored in 11 consecutive matches.

  • Bayern have won 3 of the last 5 H2H meetings.

  • Inter have lost just 1 of their last 4 UCL matches vs Bayern.

  • Average goals per match between the sides: 2.8

  • Inter score 2.1 goals per home game; Bayern score 2.87 away

Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich Prediction

With a 2-1 lead and a fortress at home, Inter will feel confident about progressing to the semi-finals. Bayern’s attacking options remain dangerous, but injuries and shaky defending could cost them. Expect a tightly contested match with moments of drama, but Inter should do enough to edge through.

Prediction: Inter Milan 1-1 Bayern Munich
(Inter advance 3-2 on aggregate)

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