Inter – AS Monaco

In Milan, neither team will leave the pitch without conceding a goal

The Italian champion is one of the best participants of the Champions League of the new format. For a long time, the Milanese team not only did not lose to anyone, but also did not concede goals at all. Both events came at the same time, when Inter conceded the only goal of the match in the end of the confrontation with Bayer. That defeat to the German champion was the only one in the current Champions League round of the general stage. Inter's second and last loss of points was at the Etihad, where pre-crisis Manchester City failed to overcome the resistance of the Italian team - 0:0. Monaco, after seven Champions League rounds, are the best Ligue 1 representatives on the overall stage. Although Lille and Brest are also performing well, also scoring thirteen points each, the Monegasques are higher on the additional indicators. Monaco have a real chance to finish in the top 8 alongside Inter, but they need to win in Milan to do so. Bookmakers have identified the hosts as the favourites for the upcoming meeting, offering odds of 1.63 on their victory. Inter's main problem before the final meeting of the general stage of the Champions League is the Milan derby, which is scheduled three full days after the match with the Monegasques. Even if Inter lose on Wednesday, it will not result in the club's relegation from the top 8. There is only a mathematical chance of "falling" into the zone of the knockout rounds. But Simone Inzaghi's wards must not lose to Milan. Firstly, the fans will not forgive the. Secondly, the situation in Serie A is quite difficult now. Inter are six points behind Napoli, but have two games in hand which to some extent equalises their chances in the fight for the title. Monaco have gone through a pretty serious playing crisis over the last couple of months. However, just before their crucial Champions League encounters, the Monegasques have picked up their spirits. First, the team beat Aston Villa after losing to Montpellier, the worst team in Ligue 1. Then they started to improve in the French league. On Saturday, Monaco overcame the resistance of Rennes in a difficult match - 3:2. The visitors have no sense to go to Milan for a draw - they have already secured a ticket to the knockout rounds. Only a win will give Monaco the opportunity to claim a place in the top 8. We bet that the meeting will take place on a counter course and will end with goals from both opponents.