The first leg of the 2025 UEFA Champions League semifinals is set, with Barcelona hosting Inter Milan on Wednesday, April 30. Barcelona are in excellent form, having recently defeated Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final and boasting an impressive unbeaten run at home. In contrast, Inter Milan faces the match needing a lift, having not scored in their last three league outings, a poor run that saw them lose their top spot in the Serie A standings.
The match takes place at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. In the latest odds, Barcelona are considered the favorites for the home leg, while Inter Milan are the underdogs.
Before making any picks for this match, consider the analysis from SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer. Here are his predictions for Barcelona vs. Inter Milan:
Raphinha to score or assist
With leading striker Robert Lewandowski injured, the Brazilian forward Raphinha faces increased pressure. His performance in the Copa del Rey final, where he had multiple shots, suggests he could be key to scoring or assisting against what might be a fatigued Inter side.
Barcelona to score in both halves
Under coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona have a recent track record of finding the net consistently, especially at home. Their ability to score in both halves has been demonstrated in recent matches.
Barcelona on the money line (-150)
Barcelona boasts an impressive 15-match unbeaten streak at home across all competitions. Inter, on the other hand, recently failed to score away against Bologna in their last road game. While Inter will push forward to end their goal drought after three straight goalless matches, their defense will face a significant challenge against Barcelona`s potent attack.
`Barcelona have some of the most creative midfielders and prolific strikers in the world right now, including Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Dani Olmo and Frenkie de Jong,` Eimer noted. `I know that Inter`s defense can be good and I know Barcelona is probably tired, but their momentum should be too much for anyone to stop right now.`
