On Tuesday, Union SG will host Inter Milan in a crucial Champions League match. The Italian side aims for their seventh consecutive win, while both teams are just three points apart in the standings. Inter Milan has made a strong start in Europe, winning both their group matches without conceding a goal.
Match Overview
Inter Milan began their Champions League campaign with two victories, defeating Ajax 2-0 away and then securing a 3-0 win against Slavia Prague at home. Lautaro Martinez has been a standout performer, scoring twice against Slavia, while Marcus Thuram contributed with two goals in the match against Ajax. Inter’s defense has been formidable, maintaining 10 clean sheets in their last 11 competitive matches.
Following a 1-0 victory against Roma, Inter Milan’s record now stands at 15 points in Serie A, tying them with Napoli and Roma at the top. Their last defeat dates back to September, during a high-scoring match against Juventus.
Union SG’s Recent Performance
Union SG, the reigning Belgian champions, experienced a setback in their Champions League debut at home. After a strong start, including a 3-1 victory over PSV, they faced a disappointing 4-0 defeat against Newcastle United. The team will play this match at Anderlecht’s stadium due to unfit conditions at their own Stade Joseph Marien.
Despite the recent loss, Union is performing well in their domestic league, remaining three points clear at the top after a 3-1 win over Charleroi. Head coach David Hubert has expressed hopes of securing a top 24 finish in the Champions League, which would advance them to the knockout stages.
Team News
Inter Milan’s star forward, Lautaro Martinez, currently shares the top scorer position in the Champions League for the year, having netted 10 goals in nine matches. Thuram is expected to miss the game due to a hamstring injury. Bonny or Francesco Pio Esposito will likely partner with Martinez in the attack. Inter has minimal injury concerns aside from Matteo Darmian.
Union SG will miss Mohammed Fuseini due to an ankle injury but welcomes back Raul Florucz from a suspension. Florucz is poised to play alongside Promise David, who was instrumental in their championship title with 19 goals last season. The team’s defensive strength will come from Christian Burgess and Kevin Mac Allister.
Predicted Lineups
- Union SG: Scherpen; Mac Allister, Burgess, Leysen; Khalaily, Zorgane, Rasmussen, Niang; Ait El Hadj; Florucz, David
- Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Sucic, Calhanoglu, Frattesi, Augusto; Bonny, Martinez
Match Prediction
Considering Inter Milan’s strong form, they are predicted to edge past Union SG with a score of 2-1. While scoring against the Italian giants is a challenge, Union SG will look to seize any opportunity and secure valuable points.
