Inter v Arsenal Betting Tips
The bookies have both teams priced at around the 2.62 mark right now. Therefore, they regard Arsenal as the better side of the two. However, they think that home advantage gives Inter a roughly equal chance of success. The odds are likely to move as we get closer to kick-off and we're expecting Cristian Chivu's side to be slightly shorter in the betting.
After all, the Serie A side need a victory more than their opponents. While the Gunners have racked up six straight successes in the Champions League, Inter have won four and lost two. Defeats against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool means that their top-eight status is now under threat and it might be that they're more motivated than the London outfit.
Inter are probably the best side in Italy this season. They have racked up forty-three points from nineteen clashes played this term. Since losing 1-0 at home to Liverpool, the Nerazzurri have embarked on a six-match unbeaten run, even if they did bow out of the Coppa Italia to Bologna in a penalty shootout.
However, they were recently held to a 2-2 draw by Napoli and a lot depends on whether Arsenal are at full-strength for this encounter. Mikel Arteta's side have already done the hard work in the Champions League group stage, giving them the right to field a weakened side and essentially lessen their chance of success in this game.
We might see key players rested for the encounter and it's worth keeping abreast of the Spaniard's comments and ultimately the team news that comes out in the wash. We think that Inter may well take full advantage of their remaining home match and land three points in a bid to ensure they don't have extra games to play later in the year.
Goals Under/Over
The bookies can't split Inter and Arsenal on the 1x2 market and the same applies to the 2.5 goal line. When it comes to the Gunners defence, we know that it's generally rock solid. The presence of Gabriel and William Saliba in front of David Raya means they're pretty robust. Having Martin Zubimendi in front of the rearguard makes the whole thing super special.
However, we don't know whether these players will all be involved at the San Siro. Perhaps the Under 2.5 Goals bet is a good option anyhow. After all, Liverpool came away with a 1-0 win away to the same opponents and we could see a cagey encounter that is decided by one goal. Consider the fact that Arsenal have only conceded one goal in their six European clashes, while Inter have only shipped four times. That leads us to think the Unders is the way forward here.
BTTS
The Champions League betting sites are leaning gently towards the possibility that both sides might find the net here. Arsenal are averaging nearly three goals per Champions League encounter and so we have to consider they will find the net here. It's quite rare that they draw a blank even if Liverpool were recently able to nullify them.
Inter average two goals per game in Europe. They drew a blank in a recent encounter against Liverpool but are generally prolific at the San Siro. Consider the fact that they have scored twenty-six goals across ten home matches this term. Strikers such as Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram are top drawer and that could see them troubling any defensive combination that Mikel Arteta lands on.
Once again, we have to look out for whether Arsenal are fielding their most competitive outfit. They are a team who have put four goals past Atletico Madrid this term and three against Bayern. Away from home in Europe, there have been two scored at Athletic Bilbao and three at Slavia Prague. We also know that even the squad players will be looking to make an impression.
First Goalscorer
Lautaro Martinez must have been on Arsenal's radar at various stages of his career. However, the Argentine has stayed loyal to Inter and could now be a problem for the Gunners. He has eighteen in all competitions this term and that includes six in his previous nine matches. We think he rates as a decent option, although Hakan Calhanoglu is a good alternative.
The Turkish midfielder is on penalty duties for Inter and has racked up nine in all competitions this term, with Marcus Thuram another one for the shortlist. He has bagged six goals since the beginning of December and that includes recent strikes against Bologna and Parma.
As for Arsenal, goals have been coming from all areas of the pitch. We would assume this game will provide an opportunity for Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli to stake a claim for a place in the first team. The two wide players should cause problems, with Viktor Gyokeres potentially the destroyer in the middle of the park. It might be that Gabriel Jesus is a viable alternative.