Inter Milan Clash with Arsenal: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
The Serie A table-toppers welcome their Premier League rivals in an exciting Champions League encounter between Inter and Arsenal this Tuesday evening.
The talent level in this matchup is undeniable, though the stakes may be somewhat unclear.
Both teams currently sit within the top eight of the league phase standings with just two games left to play. While Arsenal have virtually secured their place in the top eight mathematically, Inter must continue working to guarantee they bypass the two-leg knockout playoff round.
Regardless of what's at stake, the exceptional quality of players involved ensures a minimum standard of elite performance that should deliver a captivating spectacle.
What Time Does Inter vs. Arsenal Kick-Off?
What Time Does Inter vs. Arsenal Kick-Off?
Inter vs. Arsenal Head-to-Head Record (All Time)
Inter vs. Arsenal Head-to-Head Record (All Time)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Inter | Arsenal |
|---|---|
Udinese 0–1 Inter - 28/12/2025 | Nottingham Forest 0–0 Arsenal - 03/01/2026 |
Inter 1–0 Lecce - 04/01/2026 | Chelsea 2–3 Arsenal - 08/01/2026 |
Inter 2–2 Napoli 07/01/2026 | Portsmouth 1–4 Arsenal - 11/01/2026 |
Parma 0–2 Inter - 14/01/2026 | Arsenal 0–0 Liverpool - 14/01/2026 |
Inter 3–1 Bologna - 17/01/2026 | Bournemouth 2–3 Arsenal 17/01/2026 |
How to Watch Everton vs. Arsenal on TV
How to Watch Everton vs. Arsenal on TV
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video |
United States | Paramount+, ViX |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | FOX One |
Inter Team News
Inter Team News
Inter's ongoing Serie A undefeated run becomes even more remarkable considering Denzel Dumfries' absence.
The highly impactful wing-back has been dealing with a muscle problem since the November international window. Inter suffered defeat in the Milan derby during their first match without Dumfries, raising concerns about what might follow without this dynamic attacking threat on the right flank. Such worries were quickly dismissed by an impressive run of 25 points from 27 available, with only the defending champions Napoli managing to avoid defeat against them.
Hakan Çalhanoğlu found the net in that 2–2 stalemate against Antonio Conte's team but has since joined Dumfries on the injury list with a calf problem. Coach Cristian Chivu has confirmed that his Turkish midfielder will miss the Arsenal clash, though the rest of the squad is available.
Inter Predicted Lineup vs. Arsenal
Inter Predicted Lineup vs. Arsenal
Inter Predicted Lineup vs. Arsenal (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martínez.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal Team News
Arteta faces multiple decisions for Tuesday's encounter. Arsenal are navigating a challenging fixture congestion but possess the depth to rotate effectively. With top-16 qualification essentially confirmed, this presents an opportunity for squad rotation.
The left side of defense will see minimal changes as both Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapié remain unavailable, though Cristhian Mosquera might replace William Saliba after recovering from injury.
Young talent Max Dowman was withdrawn from Arsenal's Champions League roster before the final two league phase matches due to a severe ankle injury, creating space for Gabriel Jesus to return to European action.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Inter
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Inter
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Inter (4-3-3): Raya; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Nørgaard, Merino, Nwaneri; Saka, Jesus, Eze.
Inter vs. Arsenal Score Prediction
Inter vs. Arsenal Score Prediction
Arteta's previous visit to San Siro coincidentally marked what Arsène Wenger called Arsenal's "most disappointing European performance ever." A team featuring the Spanish tactician in midfield suffered a crushing 4–0 defeat to Milan in Italy nearly 14 years ago.
Milan's city rivals shouldn't be taken lightly all these years later. Chivu's Inter might not match the strength of Simone Inzaghi's teams that reached two Champions League finals in three seasons, but they could overcome an Arsenal side experiencing a slight dip in form—particularly if they prevent them from scoring early through set-piece situations.
"Arsenal and Bayern [Munich] represent Europe's most powerful teams currently," Chivu openly acknowledged before Tuesday's match, "but I also understand our capabilities. We won't approach this feeling beaten; we will present our finest performance." If Inter achieves that level, they could certainly triumph over this current Arsenal team.