Inter vs Monaco Prediction & Betting Tips (29 January)

Unhappy finalist of the Champions League in 2023, Inter is logically considered one of the outsiders for the title this season. The Lombard team meets expectations since it occupies 4th place in the ranking with 3 points ahead of 9th place. Direct qualification for the round of 16 is therefore almost in the bag. Undefeated during the first 5 days, 4 wins and 1 draw, the Nerazzurri then suffered a setback in the lair of Leverkusen 1-0. Last week, they reacted by winning at Sparta Prague 0-1. On the national scene, the reigning Italian champion is in the running to retain the Scudetto this season. Only beaten by AC Milan last September, Inter are a real steamroller and traveled to Lecce last weekend. Already assured of participating in the play-offs, Monaco are having a great European campaign this season.

The Principality club is currently 10th in the Champions League and has the same number of points as the 8th, which will directly qualify for the round of 16. After a very good start, the men from the Rock worried observers by posting two losses against Benfica 2-3 and Arsenal 3-0. Fortunately, they completely relaunched themselves in the race for the Top 8 last week with this success acquired at home against Aston Villa 1-0. 4th in Ligue 1, Monaco is left behind in the title race and now aims to secure its ticket for the next C1. Adi Hütter's men lost valuable points by playing 4 games without success, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Last weekend, they tried to revive themselves against Rennes at home ahead.

For this meeting, Inter must do without midfield captain Calhanoglu as well as potentially starting defenders Bisseck and Acerbi, all on the flank. Replacement striker Correa is also injured. Simone Inzaghi should again combine the essential attackers Marcus Thuram (1 goal in C1) and Lautaro Martinez (2 goals in C1). Less prominent in the Champions League, the first city is however predominant in the championship (13 goals in SA). The Italian internationals Bastoni, Dimarco and Barella are available, as is the Dutch piston Dumfries who has regained his starting position for some time. On the Monaco side, the attackers Balogun and Ilenikhena as well as the little-used winger Diatta, insufficiently recovered from their physical problems, are still missing.

In addition, recently arrived at the club, striker Biereth is not qualified. We should find the very good wingers Akliouche (2 goals in C1) and Ben Seghir (1 goal in C1) in support of the striker Embolo (1 goal in C1). At the playmaker position, Minamino (2 goals in C1) and Golovin are in competition. Against Aston Villa, it was the solid defender Singo who scored the winning goal while the managers Vanderson and Zakaria were very good.

• Summary: Inter is going head to head with AS Monaco starting on 29 Jan 2025 at 20:00 UTC at San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza stadium, Milan city, Italy. The match is a part of the UEFA Champions League .
• Inter Feedinco Rating: 7.01
• Monaco Feedinco Rating: 6.93