The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another round of matches this week as RB Leipzig take on an impressive Inter Milan side in an important clash at the San Siro on Tuesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
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RB Leipzig are in 32nd place in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League and have not been at their best this season. The away side slumped to a narrow 4-3 defeat at the hands of TSG Hoffenheim last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Inter Milan, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the Champions League standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Nerazzurri thrashed Hellas Verona by a comprehensive 5-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Inter Milan vs RB Leipzig Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Inter Milan have never faced RB Leipzig in an official encounter in the UEFA Champions League and will need to adapt to a strong new opponent in the competition this week.
- Inter Milan have won only three of their last 11 matches against teams from Germany in the UEFA Champions League and have failed to find the back of the net in their last two such games.
- RB Leipzig have won each of their last two matches away from home against teams from Italy in major European competitions, with their two victories coming against Napoli and Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League.
- Inter Milan are unbeaten in their last 11 matches at home in the UEFA Champions League and have kept nine clean sheets in these games.
Inter Milan vs RB Leipzig Prediction
Inter Milan have been a formidable force over the past year and will look to make an impact in the UEFA Champions League. Marcus Thuram was in impeccable form against Hellas Verona and will aim to add to his European goal tally in this fixture.
RB Leipzig have a good record against Italian opponents but will be up against an elite unit on Tuesday. Inter Milan are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Inter Milan 2-1 RB Leipzig
Inter Milan vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Inter Milan to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Inter Milan to score first - Yes