Inter Milan defeated Barcelona 1-0 on Champions League matchday No. 3 thanks to a first-half goal from Hakan Calhanoglu. Barcelona had chances in the second half but couldn’t level the game.
Barcelona have not lost at home this season and have a record of 4W-1D-0L at home. They conceded a mere one goal in five home games this season while scoring 13 times. Inter Milan will have their work cut out for them on Wednesday night.
Inter Milan go into the Champions League matchday No. 4 fixture following a 2-1 win against Sassuolo in Serie A. The Nerazzurri have a 3W-0D-3L record on the road this season, with 10 goals scored and 11 allowed.
Barcelona rebounded from their defeat to Inter Milan with a 1-0 home win against Celta Vigo. The Blaugrana scored just two goals in their last three games in all competitions. Xavi must find a way to unlock the team’s attack.
Barcelona could be without Franck Kessie due to a muscle injury, Andreas Christensen could miss the match following an ankle injury. Hector Bellerin and Ronaldo Araujo are both set to miss the game due to injuries. Memphis Depay is a major doubt with a hamstring problem, and defender Jules Kounde is unlikely to play due to a hamstring strain.
Inter Milan will have a mostly clean bill of health. However, forward Joaquin Correa is out with a knee injury and won’t return until November. Midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is a doubt with a hamstring strain.
PREDICTION: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE AND I FANCY A DRAW.
