Inter Milan welcome Barcelona to San Siro on matchday three of the Champions League with both sides boasting a similar record in this season’s competition.
Given that both the Nerazzurri and Blaugrana defeated Viktoria Plzen and lost to Bayern Munich but the Serie A team and La Liga club will play over the following week should determine who advances from Group C.
Inter are coming into this encounter as Simone Inzaghi‘s side let slip a one-goal advantage to lose 2-1 at home to Roma.
Barcelona beat stubborn Real Mallorca 1-0 courtesy of Robert Lewandowski as the Catalan outfit battling it out with old rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
IMPORTANT STATS:
INTER MILAN
Inter have won only once in five UEFA home games against Barcelona (D3 L1), and just two of their 14 European games against the Catalans.
The Nerazzurri have lost four of their last six matches in all competitions, including their most recent games against Roma.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Inter‘s last 6 games in Champions League.
The Serie A side have let in two or more goals in four of their last seven games, showing their defensive frailties this season.
BARCELONA
Barcelona have lost 3 of their last four away UEFA Champions League group stage matches.
Lewandowksi has scored in 6 consecutive La Liga matches and is the favourite to break the deadlock in Milan.
Barcelona are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Inter in all competitions.
FCNAIJA PREDICTION:
