Inter Milan were one of our early picks to outperform their Champions League odds this season, and their form across all competitions has been eye-catching this term.
The Nerazzurri sit second in the European standings at this stage after winning each of their last four matches following a draw at Man City on matchday one.
Bayer Leverkusen will present a stern test of their credentials on Tuesday after winning their previous match to respond from a setback at Anfield at the hands of Liverpool.
Odds
Bayer Leverkusen will be expected to make home advantage count in the Champions League on Tuesday. Inter could be an interesting selection at +214.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen | +132 |
| Draw | +250 |
| Inter Milan | +214 |
Inter Dominate Previous Meetings Against Leverkusen
| Total | Bayer Leverkusen | Inter Milan | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Goals | 7 | 2 | 5 |
Inter and Leverkusen will be colliding in the Champions League for the first time since the 2002-03 season.
On that occasion, Inter won both matches on their way to the semi-final stage. Inter were 2-0 winners at Leverkusen, and recorded a 3-2 home success.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.75 Goals @ -115
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter Milan Key Stats
- Inter have won their last four matches in the Champions League without conceding.
- Bayer Leverkusen have won seven of their last eight European home matches at Bay Arena.
- Inter could become the first team to keep clean sheets in the opening six rounds of matches at the start of a Champions League season.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Xabi Alonso will be hamstrung in terms of options in the final third of the field on Tuesday, with Patrik Schick, Jonas Hofmann, and Victor Boniface all ruled out for the visit of Inter.
Possible Lineup
Matej Kovar (GK); Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapie, Edmond Tapsoba, Alex Grimaldo, Robert Andrich, Granit Xhaka, Florian Wirtz, Martin Terrier, Nathan Tella
Inter Milan Team News
Francesco Acerbi is a doubt to feature this week after picking up a thigh injury in Friday’s win over Parma. Raffaele Di Gennaro and Benjamin Pavard have also been ruled out due to injury.
Possible Lineup
Yann Sommer (GK); Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni, Yann Aurel Bisseck, Denzel Dumfries, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Federico Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter Milan Prediction
Inter Milan’s system is perfectly suited to the Champions League. The Italian side give very little away in the defensive areas, and have the quality on the counter-attack to make their quality count.
For that reason, a victory for the visitors is the selection on Tuesday.
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