Inter vs Bayern Munich Preview, Team News, Odds & Predictions – 04/16/2025

Walking into the home leg with a 1-goal advantage, Inter would be highly confident of knocking out Bayern Munich when the two sides meet in the second leg of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League quarter-final at San Siro on Wednesday, April 16.

Inter skipper Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring in the first leg in Munich, helping the Nerazzurri go into the break with a lead in hand. In the 85th minute, Thomas Muller did what he does best as the legendary forward found the back of the net, but Davide Frattesi once again gave Inter the lead with only 2 minutes of regulation time left on the clock.

Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for the thrilling second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final between Inter and Bayern Munich:

Where to watch Inter vs Bayern Munich

Here is when and where to watch the clash between Inter and Bayern Munich.

Date: 04/16

Time: 3 pm ET

Location: San Siro, Milan

Where to watch: The match can be watched on Paramount+ in the USA

Inter vs Bayern Munich Preview

The head-to-head battle between the two clubs is very interesting as the German club has the upper hand in overall numbers, but the Nerazzurri has always managed to eliminate Die Roten whenever the two clubs meet in the knockout stage of Europe’s elite club competition.

Inter

Simone lnzaghi’s men are still on for a treble with only six weeks to go in the season as Inter are leading the pack in the Serie A, with a three-point gap over Napoli, who have been fluttering around the top spot but haven’t been able to overtake the league leaders. After conceding only one goal and proving their defensive mettle during the league stage of the ongoing UCL campaign, Inter’s attacking prowess and resilience would be tested at the highest level by Bayern on Wednesday.

Missing the services of star man Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski, Inter have been relying on former Manchester United duo Matteo Darmian and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the middle of the park. Inzaghi’s squad depth would once again be tested in the second leg as Bayern would throw everything they have at Inter in order to reduce the one-goal deficit.

Predicted Starting XI: Sommer; Pavard, Bastoni, Bisseck; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez

Bayern Munich

With the domestic title almost in the gap, Bayern endured a hard-fought draw against Borussia Dortmund on the weekend as Vincent Kompany’s men now have a 6-point advantage over Bayer Leverkusen with only five matches to go. With Die Roten travelling to relegation-threatened Heidenheim this weekend, they could run away with the title sooner rather than later.

With things sorted on the domestic front, Kompany would need to prove his mettle on the European stage as a second-leg turnaround would give his side the much-needed confidence to play an in-form team like Barcelona in the semi-final. To make matters worse for Bayern, they will be missing the quintet of Manuel Neuer, Jamal Musiala, Hiroki Ito, Dayot Upamecano, and Alphonso Davies for the crucial trip to Milan.

Predicted Starting XI: Urbig; Laimer, Dier, Min-jae, Guerriero; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Sane; Kane

Inter vs Bayern Munich Under/Over Predictions

The Playoffs aim to facilitate the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.

Total goals Over 2.5 @ -130 (MGM Bet): With Inter keen to hold on to the lead, Bayern is expected to go all-out as Joshua Kimmich and Harry Kane would be hoping to combine to put misery on Inzaghi and the rest of the Inter squad. The Nerazzurri have the best defensive record in the ongoing campaign while the hosts would also be hoping that Marcus Thuram delivers on his promise at the San Siro Stadium on Wednesday.

Inter vs Bayern Munich Player Picks

Harry Kane (To Score a Goal @ +170 as per MGM Bet): The leading goalscorer in the 2024-25 Bundesliga season, Harry Kane, has scored 23 goals in the domestic league and has netted 10 goals in the ongoing Champions League campaign as well. While the England skipper is almost assured of lifting a title at the end of the season as Bayern tighten its grip around the Bundesliga shield, Kane would also like to inspire his side to a Champions League title in order to add the coveted trophy to his cabinet.

Inter vs Bayern Munich Prediction

Both clubs are set to give their all to keep their chances of winning the coveted trophy alive for a few more weeks, as the winner of this tie will face Hansi Flick’s Barcelona in the semi-final, and that would be a task cut out for one of the best European teams.

Our Final Prediction: Given Bayern’s star power and ability to find a way to get things done, this match could go into extra time or penalties.

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Mohak Arora

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