MCI vs INT Dream11 Prediction UEFA Champions League: Starting Lineup, Fantasy Tips

Manchester City is set to embark on their 2024-25 Champions League journey with a thrilling opening match against Serie A champions, Inter Milan, at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. This encounter is particularly tantalizing as it marks the first meeting between the two since the dramatic 2023 Champions League final, where City’s midfielder Rodri secured a historic treble with his decisive goal in a 1-0 victory.

The defending Premier League champions have been in blistering form, having won all four of their domestic matches this season. Haaland’s incredible scoring form continues, with the Norwegian striker racking up nine goals in just four games and edging closer to a century of goals for City in record time.

With a 46-game unbeaten run at the Etihad and having avoided defeat in their last 23 Champions League matches, Pep Guardiola’s side will be looking to assert their dominance once again. If City avoid defeat in their first two Champions League fixtures, they will tie Manchester United’s record of 25 unbeaten matches in the competition, set between 2007 and 2009.

Inter Milan, who narrowly missed out on Champions League glory in 2023, will head to the Etihad seeking vengeance. Despite being crowned Serie A champions, their recent form has been inconsistent, and their performance against Man City will be pivotal in setting the tone for their European campaign.

Inter will be relying heavily on the in-form Marcus Thuram, who has been prolific in Serie A with four goals and two assists in just four games. Partnering with captain Lautaro Martinez, who has yet to find the back of the net this season, the duo will be tasked with unlocking City’s defense.

Manchester City Starting Lineup

Ederson; Lewis, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Bernardo, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland 

City will be without attacker Oscar Bobb, who is sidelined with a leg fracture, and Nathan Ake, who is recovering from a muscle injury. However, Rodri is expected to make his first start of the season, with Phil Foden likely to feature as well after being rested last weekend.

Inter Milan Starting Lineup

Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Augusto; Thuram, Martinez

Inter Milan will miss key players Federico Dimarco and Marko Arnautovic, both ruled out due to injury. However, Alessandro Bastoni and midfield maestros Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu are set to return to the starting XI. Thuram and Martinez are expected to lead the line, hoping to breach City’s defense.

MCI vs INT Dream11 Prediction

GK: Sommer

DEF: Dias, Gvardiol, Pavard

MID: Calhanoglu, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Nicolo Barella

FW: Thuram, Martinez, Haaland

Who will win today’s UEFA Champions League match?

Man City’s exceptional home form and Haaland’s continued brilliance make them the favorites for this clash. However, with Inter’s attacking prowess and City’s occasional defensive lapses, this could be a closely fought contest. A 2-1 victory for City seems likely, with Guardiola’s side edging out a determined Inter side looking for revenge.