Inter Milan took control of second place in the group with a 1-0 hard-fought victory last week at home against Barcelona. The Catalans will feel like they were robbed as VAR negated a goal because of a handball by Ansu Fati, and failed to award the visitors a penalty when it seemed like Denzel Dumfries had committed a handball violation inside the box.
Nonetheless, Inter Milan grabbed all three points and served Barcelona their second loss in their first three UCL games this season. The Italian side has never won a Champions League match at the Camp Nou, and have only scored one goal in the five matches they’ve played there.
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Let’s dive in on the best bets and odds for this week’s matchup between Barcelona and Inter Milan.
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Barcelona vs Inter Milan Odds
- 3-way handicap: Barcelona (-225) | Draw (+375) | Inter Milan (+575)
- Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 ( -175) | Under 2.5 (+125)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (-130) | No (-110)
Inter Milan vs Barcelona odds are current as of Tuesday, Oct.11, at 10:30 a.m. ET on BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Blaugrana are favored once again in this matchup despite losing on the road last week. This is almost a “must win” game for Barcelona as they are currently in third place in the group with only three points. History is on the side of the home team as they have only lost three of their last 44 home Champions League matches.
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Betting Tips
This has been a tough stretch of matches for Barcelona as they will face Real Madrid in El Clasico this weekend after two matches against Inter Milan within eight days.
Their backline is still dealing with injuries and Xavi will once again turn to 21-year-old Eric García to man the middle of the defense alongside veteran Gerard Piqué. Andreas Christensen suffered an ankle injury in last week’s match against Inter Milan and is in danger of not just missing this contest, but the weekend’s battle against Real Madrid as well.
Marcos Alonso and Jordi Alba got the start for Barcelona over the weekend and secured another clean sheet in La Liga play against Celta Vigo. Barcelona failed to find the back of the net in this reverse fixture, but did dominate the possession, holding the ball for 72% of the game.
They managed seven shots and only two on target. The Catalans will need to be more clinical in the final third against the side from northern Italy to secure the three points at home.
Romelu Lukaku looks to still be sidelined for the visitors, and they will rely on Lautaro Martínez and Eden Džeko to create up top. Their offensive struggles continued, scoring only two goals over the weekend at Sassuolo with a late strike by Džeko, giving them the win.
If not for a wonderful strike by Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Inter Milan would have been held off the scoresheet last week against Barcelona.
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Prediction
Barcelona 2-0 Inter Milan
Without Lukaku, the Inter Milan offense will struggle to find quality opportunities against Barcelona. The home team will be determined to regain the second spot in the group with two matches remaining in group play.
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Best Bets
➕ Both Teams to Score: No (-110) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit
In their eight La Liga matches this season, Barcelona has only conceded one goal. Their defense, despite the injuries, has been a bright spot for the team. If it wasn’t for a couple of VAR decisions, Barcelona could’ve grabbed a point on the road last week. The Inter Milan offense will not threaten the Blaugrana, so back another clean sheet for the home side.
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➕ Multiple Correct Score 1:0, 2:0 or 3:0 (+210) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit
Inter Milan will have a defensive game plan, but playing on the backfoot for 90 minutes will lead to lapses in the backline. Barcelona should win this game, but it could be a low-scoring affair. This bet covers us up to three Barcelona goals and doubles down on the shutout.
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