Inter Milan face an uphill struggle when they host Wolfsburg for the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday. The Germans clinched a solid 3-1 win at home last week, even though Inter had taken the lead early on. The hopes of qualifying for the Champions League through their Serie A placement are all but over for Roberto Mancini, so they might do everything that they can to advance in the Europa League. Inter are currently 12 points behyind third-placed Lazio after three games without a win.
Last time out Inter were held to a 1-1 draw by Cesena at San Siro. They have done well at home in Europe though, with seven wins and four draws in their last eleven matches. Wolfsburg have been quite impressive lately though, with just one defeat in their last 21 competitive matches and also with 16 wins during that streak.
Wolfsburg are firmly in second place behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, mostly thanks to striker Bas Dost who bagged 15 goals in 21 appearances. The Germans are also unbeaten in their last three away matches in Europe. Wolfsburg will be without Naldo, who is suspended, while Aaron Hunt is injured. Inter will have to do without Yuto Nagatomo due to a thigh injury.
Probable line-ups:
Inter Milan: Carrizo - D'Ambrosio, Ranocchia, Juan, Santon - Guarin, Medel, Hernanes - Icardi, Shaqiri, Palacio
Wolfsburg: Benaglio - Vierinha, Klose, Knoche, Rodriguez - Guilavogui, Luiz Gustavo - Caligiuri, De Bruyne, Schurrle - Dost
My prediction: 1-1 draw.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Inter win - 7/4 Draw - 13/5 Wolfsburg win - 13/8
Shumar4life 8 years ago
This was a match between two schools of football play. German one with tough discipline and hard work, and Italian one, which one is also based on discipline, but they have also some creativity. Wolfsburg is great in this season, they will secure their Champions league spot and they showed class in this matches with Inter
This was a match between two schools of football play. German one with tough discipline and hard work, and Italian one, which one is also based on discipline, but they have also some creativity. Wolfsburg is great in this season, they will secure their Champions league spot and they showed class in this matches with Inter
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skrunici 9 years ago
That was an easy match for prediction. Expected a win for Wolfsburg and more than 2.5 goals, and of course, both teams to score. I think that this year Europa league is the best quality ever. If is not the best quality, then is play the most beautiful football. My favorites this year are Sevilla and Wolfsburg, that match...
That was an easy match for prediction. Expected a win for Wolfsburg and more than 2.5 goals, and of course, both teams to score. I think that this year Europa league is the best quality ever. If is not the best quality, then is play the most beautiful football. My favorites this year are Sevilla and Wolfsburg, that match would be a great final! Beside them, Zenit and Napoli are in a good form.
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sharpe 9 years ago
Wolfsburg management have spent big this season and now this pays off. The Germans are very good team with class players and even one of the favourites for the cup. But still we don't have to underestimate Inter, the Italian sides are always tricky and it is not impossible 2 goal margin. But of course not very likely.
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h34dhunt3r 9 years ago
This matchup is pretty much decided in first match, even if result might not say so. Suprised you guys put it into news list at all. Wolfsburg played amazing first game and they are having great season so far. On the other hand, Inter Milan has been underpreforming entire season. New singings and new manager didn't change...
This matchup is pretty much decided in first match, even if result might not say so. Suprised you guys put it into news list at all. Wolfsburg played amazing first game and they are having great season so far. On the other hand, Inter Milan has been underpreforming entire season. New singings and new manager didn't change that situation at all. Game should be open from kick off, since home team has to chaise result. That's why we can expect many goals inhere, at least one from both sides. That is reason behind why I betted both teams score & 3 or more goals. My predictions: - Result: 1:2 for Wolfsburg, with them leading twice; - Man of the match: Andre Schuerrle
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skrunici 9 years ago
I have no dilemma which team will go in the next phase. That is Wolfsburg. They are an absolute hit from the start of year. They play nice, score much goals, and they managed to beat Bayern in Bundesliga. My opinion is, that Inter is not a caliber for next phase. They play bad football, without any organization. My prediction...
I have no dilemma which team will go in the next phase. That is Wolfsburg. They are an absolute hit from the start of year. They play nice, score much goals, and they managed to beat Bayern in Bundesliga. My opinion is, that Inter is not a caliber for next phase. They play bad football, without any organization. My prediction is, both team to score, and over 2,5.
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seculla 9 years ago
I really love and enjoy watching how Wolfsburg is playing this season. They have very good players and they play very fast football and they are scoring a lot of goals. On the other side Inter after very bad start of the season are raising their form. Anyway, after their first match, and Wolfsburg win with 3:1, I think...
I really love and enjoy watching how Wolfsburg is playing this season. They have very good players and they play very fast football and they are scoring a lot of goals. On the other side Inter after very bad start of the season are raising their form. Anyway, after their first match, and Wolfsburg win with 3:1, I think that Inter chances are very low, also I think that tonight we will see at least three goals again. It will be good match.
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