Inter Milan vs Kairat: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview
On Wednesday, Inter Milan will face Kairat in a UEFA Champions League match at San Siro. This marks the first official meeting between clubs from Italy and Kazakhstan. Inter Milan aims to maintain their winning streak in this season’s tournament, having already secured victories against Ajax, Slavia Prague, and Union Saint-Gilloise.
Inter Milan’s Strong Form
Inter Milan boasts an impressive record, having won nine of their last ten matches. They are one of the only five teams to win their first three league-phase matches in the Champions League. The Italian side has also kept clean sheets in three consecutive games, increasing their tally to 11 clean sheets in the last 12 matches across all competitions.
Kairat’s Recent Challenges
Kairat enters this match after retaining their domestic title in the Kazakhstan Premier League. However, their performance in Europe has been less than stellar, with just one point from three matches. Their recent encounters include a heavy 4-1 defeat to Sporting Lisbon and a 5-0 loss against Real Madrid. In their latest game, they managed a goalless draw, but they now seek their first win in six Champions League matches.
Match Predictions
Inter Milan is expected to dominate, given Kairat’s struggles in Europe. Analysts predict a strong performance from the home side, likely resulting in a significant scoreline advantage. The most common prediction suggests a 4-0 victory for Inter Milan.
Team News and Lineups
Inter Milan’s coach Cristian Chivu may rotate his squad for the match. Key players like Nicolo Barella, Federico Dimarco, and Denzel Dumfries were rested in their last game. Lautaro Martinez remains pivotal in attack, having scored 11 goals in his last 10 European appearances.
- Inter Milan’s possible lineup: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Augusto; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Martinez, Esposito.
- Kairat’s possible lineup: Anarbekov; Tapalov, Martynovich, Sorokin, Mata; Glazer, Arad; Mrynskiy, Jorginho, Gromyko; Satpaev.
Kairat will miss forwards Joao Paulo and Elder Santana due to long-term injuries. They will rely on Dastan Satpaev to lead their attack, with support from playmaker Jorginho.
As the match approaches, Inter Milan will look to extend their impressive home record, remaining unbeaten in 17 consecutive Champions League fixtures at San Siro.
