Inter Milan vs Liverpool | Champions League Preview & Betting Tips | 9 Dec 2025

Inter are in fine fettle domestically and looking to bounce back in Europe after a recent setback, while Liverpool need a result to steady their campaign amid a tricky spell. The San Siro will be buzzing under the lights, with the home fans creating a hostile atmosphere and strong away support from the Reds.

Inter line up in a solid 3-5-2, compact and quick on transitions. Liverpool go 4-3-3, controlling possession and pressing high – should be a fascinating tactical duel.

All the talk leading up to this game has been the very public falling out between Mo Salah and Liverpool manager Arne Slot. Slot has dropped Salah from the squad, rightly so, and with wingers Gakpo and Chiesa both missing out you wonder where the Liverpool width will come from.

Both teams love keeping the ball around 61% possession, with Inter edging shots at nearly 18 per game and Liverpool close behind. Defensively tight too, Inter allowing just 1.05 xGA while Liverpool restrict to 1.30 – could be low-scoring with high pass completion in the 85-87% range.

Inter over the last ten: strong run with plenty of wins, scoring well and keeping things tight at the back.

Liverpool: mixed lately with draws and losses, scoring steadily but conceding more than usual.

Inter at home: fortress-like, high win rate and solid defensively at San Siro.

Liverpool away: capable of big results but vulnerable lately on the road.

Inter create more quality chances and restrict opponents better – Liverpool not far off but defensive edge to the hosts.

Liverpool dominate the history, winning all four previous meetings: 1-0 and 2-0 in 2021 round of 16, plus 1-0 and 2-0 in 2007 semi-finals – all low-scoring affairs.

Inter’s current momentum and home strength should see them through against a Liverpool side lacking confidence and width. Tight but the hosts take it.

Prediction: Inter Milan 2-0 Liverpool

Main pick: Inter win – strong form and defensive record at home.

Value angle: Under 2.5 goals – history low-scoring, both tight.

Double chance: Inter or draw – Liverpool struggling.

Over/under 2.5 goals: Under – defences on top.

Half-time/full-time: Draw/Inter – cagey start.

Over/under 9.5 corners: Under – controlled game.

Yellow cards prediction: Around 4 – leaning under 4.5 cards.

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