Barcelona vs Inter Milan Betting Tips, H2H and Predictions

Wednesday night’s action sees a pivotal final in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League as Barcelona host Inter Milan.

Fresh of Copa del Rey glory, Hans-Dieter Flick’s Barcelona will be hoping to make their way to another final and utilise home advantage in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. On the other hand, as Inter continue to battle for the Serie A title against Napoli, the blue half of Milan hope to get back to winning ways and take a lead back to the San Siro.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Barcelona have won four out of their last five matches

• Barcelona have scored 10 in their last five matches

• Inter Milan have lost their last three matches

• Inter Milan have not kept a clean sheet in nine matches

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

Barcelona have been outstanding this season under Flick, leading the La Liga table, and entertaining with some of Europe’s top young talent. Despite losing for the first time since December in their last Champions League outing, the Catalonia club have been in strong form – their last time out being a 3-2 victory in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid.

Their opponents, Inter have been similarly successful in their domestic league as they also look to lift silverware at the end of the season – sitting three points behind league leaders Napoli. However, that being said, Inter have been in poor form, the last time out losing 1-0 against Roma at the San Siro.

Lamine Yamal will be one to watch in this fixture, the Spanish golden boy having scored 14 goals and assisting 18 times in 48 appearances in all competitions this season. The 17-year-old comes into this fixture red-hot after providing two assists in the Copa del Rey final.

Barcelona Preview

Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Szczesny, Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Fort, de Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Raphina, Ferran.

Coming into this fixture, Barcelona have a number of big names available. However, there are also notable absentees for Flick’s side.

Alejandro Balde is out with a hamstring, while Robert Lewandowski also nurses a hamstring problem. Barcelona will also miss youngsters Marc Casado and Marc Bernal due to injury.

Inter Milan Preview

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2): Sommer, Bisseck, Acerbi, Augusto, Darmian, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dimarco, Martinez, Arnautovic.

Inter Milan’s big miss for the Champions League semi-final will be Marcus Thuram, who looks set to be out with a muscle injury. The Frenchman could be in contention to make the squad. However, Thuram could play a big role in the fixture’s second leg, Thuram with 17 goals scored this season.

Valentin Carboni and Benjamin Pavard will also be absent after picking up long-term injuries.

Head-To-Head

Two of Europe’s continental giants, Barcelona and Inter Milan have not shared a great amount of encounters, but when the two goliaths face off in European action, it is normally a must-watch. Barcelona lead the series with three wins compared to two draws and one win for Inter.

Recent Meetings:

• 6th November 2018 – Inter 1-1 Barcelona

• 2nd October 2019 – Barcelona 2-1 Inter

• 10th December 2019 – Inter 1-2 Barcelona

• 4th October 2022 – Inter 1-0 Barcelona

• 12th October 2022 – Barcelona 3-3 Inter

Betting Tips For Barcelona vs Inter Milan

With the success of the two sides in their domestic leagues, it is very hard to tie them in a Champions League clash. However, Barcelona will hope to utilise home advantage while Inter will rely upon their solid defence.

With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for a first-half draw. Odds of 13/10 from PariMatch means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £23.00.

Where To Watch

This match will be broadcast live on TNT in the UK.

• Date: Wednesday, 30 April

• Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT

• Channel: TNT Sports 2

Prediction

Barcelona 1-1 Inter Milan