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Inter Milan will welcome Red Star Belgrade to San Siro in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Both teams were winless in their campaign opener last month, with a draw for Inter and the visitors suffering a defeat.
The hosts returned to winning ways after three games last week, with a 3-2 away win over Udinese in Serie A. Lautaro Martínez opened his goalscoring account for the season in the league, bagging a brace in that win. They met Manchester City in their Champions League campaign opener and were held to a goalless draw.
Red Star made it two wins on the trot last week with a 2-1 home triumph over Železničar Pančevo in the Serbian SuperLiga. Vanja Drkušić scored in the first half and Luka Ilić added the second goal after the break. They hosted Benfica in their Champions League campaign opener last month and suffered a 2-1 loss.
Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off twice thus far, with the meetings taking place in the 1980-81 European Cup quarterfinals. Inter were unbeaten in these meetings and progressed to the semifinals 2-1 on aggregate.
- The visitors went winless in the group stage of the Champions League last season, conceding 15 goals while scoring seven.
- The hosts have suffered one loss in their last nine games in the Champions League, with four games ending in draws.
- Inter Milan are unbeaten in their last nine home games in the Champions League, recording seven wins and keeping seven clean sheets.
- Red Star Belgrade have lost one of their five away games in all competitions this season, with that defeat coming in the Champions League qualifiers in August. They have scored four goals in three of their five away games.
Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade Prediction
The Nerazzurri returned to winning ways after three games last week and will look to continue that momentum here. They have won just one of their last five games in the Champions League, with three games ending in draws.
Nicolo Barella and Tajon Buchanan are the two absentees for head coach Simone Inzaghi for this match. Davide Frattesi started in place of Barella in the Serie A meeting against Udinese and scored in the first minute. He is expected to retain his place in the starting XI.
Zvezda have won five of their last six games across all competitions and will look to build on that form. They have suffered consecutive losses in their last nine away games in the Champions League, which is a cause for concern.
The visitors head into the match on a two-game winning streak, scoring six goals. However, considering the home advantage for Inter and Red Star's poor away record in the Champions League, we back the hosts to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Inter Milan 3-1 Red Star Belgrade
Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Inter Milan to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Lautaro Martínez to score or assist any time - Yes
