- Date and Time: August 7, 19:30 UTC+1
- Venue: Stadio Brianteo, Monza
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Inter Milan
Inter convincingly won Serie A last season, clinching the title with an impressive 19-point advantage. Their attacking brand of football and consistent performances from the outset made them deserved champions.
However, things went wrong in the Champions League, and they were eliminated by Atletico Madrid in the round of 16. This disappointing exit left some questioning their European credentials. Despite this, Simone Inzaghi remains at the helm of the Nerazzurri.
This summer, Inter have strengthened their squad with the additions of Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi and Polish midfielder Piotr Zielinski. As of now, there are no major transfer rumours swirling around the club, suggesting that Inzaghi may be content with the current roster.
During the pre-season, Inter have played four friendly matches and displayed solid form, securing wins against Lugano (3-2), Pergolettese (2-1) and Las Palmas (3-0), before drawing against Pisa (1-1).
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad had a disappointing season in the Saudi Pro League, finishing in 5th place after failing to defend their title. While they added high-profile signings like Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante to the squad, they couldn’t mount a serious challenge for the top honours.
This summer, Al-Ittihad pulled off another headline-grabbing transfer by acquiring Moussa Diaby from Aston Villa, a player who was instrumental in Villa’s qualification for the Champions League group stage.
However, their pre-season performances have been terrible so far. They were lacklustre in almost every match, suffering defeats to Elche (0-2), Sevilla (0-1), Farense (1-3), and Betis (1-4).
Bet hereInter Milan vs Al-Ittihad Prediction
- Pick: Inter Milan to Win
- Odds: 1.31 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Inter Milan 2-1 Al-Ittihad
In their last friendly match, Inter failed to beat Pisa. The Nerazzurri came out with an experimental lineup, with room for several players from their Primavera squad. This match was more about giving younger players experience rather than focusing on the result. However, as Inter gear up to face Al-Ittihad, we can expect a much stronger lineup on the pitch.
Mehdi Taremi already left a tremendous impression by scoring twice against Las Palmas and is set to feature again in the upcoming encounter.
Al-Ittihad, on the other hand, appear to be struggling as they head into the new season. The Saudi side consistently lose in friendly matches, conceding a worrying number of goals.
Given Al-Ittihad’s recent form and Inter’s quality, our Inter Milan vs Al-Ittihad prediction suggests a home win for the Nerazzurri. Betting on Inter to win seems like a solid option.
Inter Milan vs Al-Ittihad Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Inter Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.83 (22Bet)
Al-Ittihad’s defensive line has been leaking goals. Throughout the pre-season, their opponents created numerous chances in front of their goal. Despite this, the club has not signed any defenders.
In their last two friendly matches, the Saudi team has conceded seven goals and it looks unlikely they will keep a clean sheet against Nerazzuri. Inter, in turn, scored three goals in half of the pre-season matches, even with a rotated squad, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them hit that mark again.
Betting on Inter to score over 2.5 goals in this match could be a smart choice, as Simone Inzaghi’s side look set to dominate and continue their strong pre-season form.
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