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Inter Milan will be motivated to secure victory here after losing the opener to Real Madrid. Club Brugge have high scoring potential though, so a home win & BTTS is worth backing.
Key Stats
- Inter Milan have won 8 of their last 9 home matches.
- Inter Milan have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Club Brugge have scored 12 goals in their last 4 matches.
No Previous Meetings
This is going to be the first head to head clash between Inter Milan and Club Brugge.
Inter Milan Under Pressure After Losing the First Game
Inter Milan were beaten in their UEFA Champions League opening clash by Real Madrid 2-1 at Santiago Bernabeu which was quite entertaining to watch, both sides creating a high number of chances.
Cristian Chivu's side returned to winning ways instantly, beating Udinese 5-3 in mid-September, followed by a 2-2 draw against Roma in the capital, recovering from a two-goal deficit with Lautaro Martinez netting a brace.
Last weekend, Nerazzurri had zero problems against Parma at home, taking a 3-0 victory after netting all three goals in the first half. They posted 2.42-0.45 expected goals with 59% possession and 6-2 shots on target.
Club Brugge Riding a Three-Game Winning Streak
Club Brugge had a lot of defensive problems in their UCL opening match, suffering a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa in front of the home crowd where they allowed 3.22 xG and 21 shots to the opposition.
Ivan Leko's side responded in the best way possible, claiming two consecutive domestic victories against Antwerp 3-1 and Genk 3-0, Hugo Vetlesen scoring two goals in these matches while Joaquin Seys provided two assists.
The Blue & Blacks extended their winning streak last weekend by taking down RAAL La Louviere 4-1 as visitors, posting 4.88 xG and firing 21 shots. They are currently at seven wins and one defeat in the Belgian Pro League.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Inter Milan have to manage key selection absences in midfield and defense, as John Stones remains out with a flexor issue while Curtis Jones is sidelined until November due to a thigh injury. Hakan Calhanoglu is back to action though.
Club Brugge (4-2-3-1) Yann Sommer; Kyriani Sabbe, Brandon Mechele, Young-jun Lee, Joaquin Seys; Freddie Potts, Hans Vanaken; Carlos Forbs, Hugo Vetlesen, Cengiz Vergili; Nicolo Tresoldi
The visiting side is missing only defender Joel Ordonez through injury. Nicolo Tresoldi suffered a minor knock last week but is expected to start here.
The visiting side is missing only defender Joel Ordonez through injury. Nicolo Tresoldi suffered a minor knock last week but is expected to start here.