Bayern Munich may have lost the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen last season. However, in reality, winning the domestic league is the minimum for a Bayern Munich coach to achieve. Therefore, Vincent Kompany will eventually be judged based on his ability to bring home the Champions League trophy.
To do so, Kompany will have to overcome Inter Milan, who are unbeaten in 10 matches in all competitions. Under the leadership of Simone Inzaghi, they are considered one of the strongest teams in Europe.
This seems to be a very balanced encounter, as Bayern is currently 7th in the Opta Power rankings. Meanwhile, Inter are two places above 5th.
Bayern had a more day's rest to prepare for this match after defeating Augsburg with a score of 3-1. Meanwhile, Inter lost the 2-goal lead and were unfortunately held back by Parma.
Bayern will need to make the most of their home advantage at the Allianz Arena if they want to overcome a solid Inter. The "Gray Tigers" have not lost at home in the Champions League since April 2021 when they faced Paris St Germain in the quarter-finals. They have gone 22 games unbeaten since then, with 17 wins and five draws.
However, winning requires scoring, and Inter's defense is not simple. The Serie A side have conceded just two goals in 10 Champions League games this season.
Of the teams that have played 10 or more matches in a European Cup or Champions League campaign, Inter's clean sheet (80%) in the 2024-2025 season is the highest of any other team.
To penetrate Inter's solid defense, Bayern will need the excellence of Harry Kane. The English striker has played in a total of 55 Champions League games and has directly contributed to 50 goals, 39 goals and 11 assists.
This season alone, Kane has contributed to more goals than he has played in, with 10 goals and 2 assists in 11 games.
Head-to-head record
Bayern have won five of the nine meetings between the two sides in European competition. Meanwhile, Inter have won three and drawn one.
However, Inter have eliminated Bayern in both of their encounters in the knockout round of this tournament. Including a 2-0 victory in the 2009 2010 final and a further goal away from home in two matches in 2010-11 (16-team round).
While Inter are considered slightly better in terms of ability to continue to the final, Bayern are considered to win at home in the first leg.
Score prediction: Bayern Munich 1-0 Inter Milan
The match between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan takes place at 2:00 am on April 9 (Vietnam time).
