Inter Milan and Barcelona are set for another intense encounter in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals on Tuesday, May 6th.
The first leg at Barcelona was highly anticipated, with the home side being strong favorites. However, the match ended in an entertaining 3-3 draw, leaving the tie finely poised for the return leg.
Since the first leg, Barcelona secured a victory against Valladolid in La Liga, demonstrating good domestic form. Meanwhile, Inter Milan kept a clean sheet in their Serie A match against Verona.
The decisive second leg will take place at San Siro Stadium in Milan, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
Looking at the latest odds, Barcelona is considered the favorite for the match, listed at +115 on the 90-minute money line. Inter Milan comes in as the underdog at +200, with a draw priced at +290. The total goals over/under for the match is set at 3.5.
Expert Picks and Predictions
SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer has shared his predictions for the Barcelona vs. Inter Milan Champions League semifinal:
Barcelona to Win (+115)
The La Liga giants are currently on a strong run, unbeaten in their last five matches, winning four of them. Although they have conceded three goals in their recent Champions League outings, the expected return of key goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen could provide a defensive boost. Inter Milan may face challenges in attack as their leading goal-scorer, Lautaro Martinez, is potentially sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Barcelona Team Total Over 1.5 Goals (-130)
Expert analysis suggests that both teams prioritize attacking play and maintain high defensive lines rather than focusing on containment. This approach, while aiming for victory, makes them vulnerable to open and high-scoring games if strategies don`t execute perfectly early on. Barcelona`s recent form supports this pick, as they have scored more than 1.5 goals in four of their last five fixtures.
Raphinha to Score or Assist (-115)
Brazilian forward Raphinha proved his attacking threat in the first leg by providing an assist for Ferran Torres` goal. Raphinha has been a significant contributor this season, accumulating 12 goals and 8 assists in UEFA Champions League matches. His direct involvement makes him a strong candidate to impact the scoreline again in this match.
