Inter Milan and Bayern Munich will square off in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at the San Siro on Wednesday night.
It was Inter who drew first blood at the Allianz Arena last week, with Davide Frattesi's 88th-minute goal giving the Italian champions a 2-1 advantage.
That victory has put Simone Inzaghi’s side in a strong position to set up an almost certain semi-final showdown with Champions League outright favourites Barcelona.
The Nerazzurri have since returned to winning ways in Serie A, overcoming Cagliari 3-1 on Saturday, with our man Gabriel delivering a couple of winners.
As for Bayern Munich, they remain six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga despite being held to a 2-2 draw when hosting Borussia Dortmund on Saturday evening.
Despite their stuttering form of late, Vincent Kompany's side will still feel that they have enough in their locker to come out on top at the San Siro on Wednesday night.
How the bookies view it: Bayern to bounce back
It may come as a slight surprise to some punters to see Bayern Munich chalked up as 7/5 (Boylesports) favourites coming into this week’s second leg at the San Siro.
A draw would be enough for Inter to secure their passage to the semi-final stage and that outcome can be backed at 13/5 on Boylesports, while a home win is trading at 8/5 with the same firm.
Head to head: History against the hosts
Despite losing last week’s first leg, it’s Bayern Munich who still hold the upper hand in this fixture, with four wins to Inter Milan's three. Backing Inter to qualify alongside under four match goals looks like a nice way in on Wednesday night at 5/6 on the Bet 365 Bet Builder tool.
Players to watch: Martinez to make his mark again?
Lautaro Martinez made it seven goals in 10 appearances in this season’s Champions League by making the net bulge in Munich last midweek. The Argentine ace is a tempting 7/5 (PaddyPower) for a goal or an assist on Wednesday night.
Bayern Munich will look to Harry Kane for inspiration on Wednesday night. The England skipper is a 9/5 (Bet 365) shot for an anytime strike at the San Siro.
Predicted line-ups
Inter boss Inzagi will almost certainly revert back to his strongest starting XI on Wednesday night after making several alterations for Saturday’s aforementioned win over Cagliari.
As was the case for last week’s first leg in Bavaria, Bayern boss Kompany could be without as many as six first-team players for this week’s return match.
Inter: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Calhanoglu, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Agusto; Thuram, Martinez
Bayern Munich: Urbig; Laimer, Kim, Dier, Guerreiro; Goretzka, Kimmich; Olise, Muller, Sane; Kane
Anything else catch the eye?
With Bayern Munich in must-win territory on Wednesday night, backing the away side to earn six or more corners stands out at 19/20 on PaddyPower.
The German giants won the corner battle 5-1 last week, and at least one additional flag-kick should be within range at the San Siro given the dynamics of the tie.
It’s also worth noting that no team has hit more corners than Bayern Munich (99) in this season’s Champions League to date.
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