Inter Milan welcomes Benfica to the San Siro for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. The hosts are the overwhelming favorites to book their place in the last four of UEFA’s elite club competition.
In this in-depth preview, we check out the best Champions League betting odds, look back at the Champions League calendar, and give you our Inter vs Benfica prediction.
Inter Milan vs. Benfica Information
Inter Milan vs Benfica
Location of the game: San Siro, Milan.
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 15:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: VIX+
Inter Milan vs. Benfica Recent Scores
Inter Milan impressed in the first leg in Lisbon last week. Nicolo Barella’s goal on the stroke of half-time gave Nerazzurri a crucial lead. Eight minutes from the end, Romelu Lukaku doubled Inter’s advantage from the penalty spot.
Last weekend’s meeting at the Estado da Luz was the first UEFA Champions League matchup between the pair since they played out a seven-goal thriller in the UEFA Cup back in the 2003-04 season. Will the Italian team see off the Portuguese side again?
Check out the latest Champions League team stats and the best Inter vs Benfica prediction.
Inter Milan vs. Benfica Betting Analysis
Inter Milan Facts to Know
Internazionale has finished second and first in the last two Serie A seasons, but the Milan giants are in danger of missing out on the top four this term. Right now, they are in fifth spot, two points away from fourth and the final Champions League berth.
Inter’s form has been poor of late, as the win over Benfica last week is their only victory in eight league and cup matches. In Serie A, Simone Inzaghi’s side has taken just one point from the last 15 on offer.
Inter must put their league woe behind them and get the job done in this Champions League tie on Wednesday. Read on for our Inter vs Benfica prediction and pick.
Benfica Facts to Know
Benfica leads the way at the top of the Primeira Liga after a superb season so far. The Eagles have won 23 of their 28 league fixtures, scoring 68 and conceding just 17 goals to boot.
However, Benfica has lost their last three, with two of those defeats coming in the league. After losing at home to title rivals Porto, the Reds fell to a shock 1-0 loss at Chaves last weekend. Their lead at the top has been cut to just four points as a result.
Benfica has a lot of work to do in this tie, but Roger Schmidt’s side will keep fighting until the very end. Can the Eagles secure a shock win in Milan and book their place in the last four of the Champions League?
Updates
Inter Milan will again be without Dalbert and Milan Skriniar. Stefan De Vrij has a leg injury and is likely to miss the match.
Julian Draxler is out with an ankle issue for the guests, while Mihailo Ristic has a thigh strain. Alexander Bah will miss out on a knee injury.
Inter Milan vs. Benfica Betting Preview
As expected, Inter Milan is the heavy favorite in this one. Although they do not need to win this second leg, Inter will want to get the job done in the best possible way. The home victory is priced at +110.
Benfica is unlikely to turn the tie around, but the away team is generously priced at +240 to win in the 90, while the draw is available at +250.
Inter Milan vs. Benfica Betting Prediction
Inter Milan has been in bad form domestically, but they have seemingly saved their best soccer for the Champions League. We can see the home team getting the win here.
- Inzaghi’s side kept a clean sheet in Portugal, and Inter is priced at +275 to win to nil again.
- Also, put some money on Nerazzurri to be winning at half-time and full-time at solid Champions League betting odds of +240.
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