FC Internazionale Milano is looking to continue their good form in the Champions League, when they meet with Real Sociedad. Inter and Sociedad are both aiming to be at the top of their group standings. These two teams are just next to each other in their group standings, and are already qualified for the next round. Moreover, both Inter and Sociedad are winless coming into this game, as they are both from a draw. Currently, Sociedad sits at the top of their group standings with 11 points from the five matches they played. On the other hand, Inter is also doing well, sitting at the second with also 11 points from their five matches. This is just the fifth match between these two teams, with Inter and Sociedad on an even footing. The meeting between these two teams is on December 13, 2023, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
FC Internazionale Milano
Inter regained top spot in Italy with a 4-0 win against Udinese, following a 3-0 defeat of Napoli. Hakan Calhanoglu scored a stunner against the Scudetto holders, Federico Dimarco and Marcus Thuram scored in the first half, and captain Lautaro Martinez scored his 14th league goal of the season late on. The Nerazzurri are battling with Juventus for first place, with a two-point advantage after 15 games. They have qualified for the Champions League knockout stages, with 11 points in Group D. Despite a remarkable comeback in Lisbon, they have only lost one of their last 12 matches in UEFA’s top club competition. They lost to Manchester City in last season’s final. They conclude their successful group-stage campaign in Milan, where they have won six of their last seven Champions League home fixtures.
Simone Inzaghi may make changes to his starting XI against Real Sociedad due to qualification and a tough trip to Lazio. Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer was replaced by Emil Audero, and Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez were rested. Marko Arnautovic and Alexis Sanchez may be called upon again. Inzaghi will rotate his defense resources due to injury.
Real Sociedad
Sociedad, led by head coach Imanol Alguacil, is in the top six of La Liga after recovering from a shaky start to the season. The Basque club secured their spot in the third round with a 1-0 defeat of Andratx and a 3-0 win over Villarreal in the league. Real Sociedad has managed just one win from their first six matches this term, posting 12 from their last 17 matches and are now seven games unbeaten as they prepare to visit Italy. In September’s match against Inter, La Real led for most of the game, but a repeat result in midweek would ensure Alguacil’s men top the group table. The goal difference is superior to Inter’s after five matches. The San Sebastian side has already won both of their two away games in the Champions League this season, with nine losses in the previous 12 games.
Real Sociedad will have Robin Le Normand and Mikel Oyarzabal back after a domestic suspension, while Mohamed Ali-Cho and Ander Barrenetxea remain out of action. Imanol Alguacil could freshen up the team, with Andre Silva in contention. Mikel Merino and Brais Mendez have won more duels and aerial duels in the Champions League this season.
Prediction:
FC Internazionale Milano (1.0)
Odds: -0.84
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