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Manchester City vs Inter Milan : Match Prediction and exclusive tip
Inter Milan faces an uphill battle as they take on Manchester City in the Champions League final tonight.
History has shown that miracles can happen in Istanbul, the same city where Liverpool staged an incredible comeback in 2005.
Despite being 3-0 down at halftime, Liverpool managed to level the score and win the trophy in a dramatic penalty shootout.
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With the attacking prowess of Lautaro Martinez, Romelu Lukaku, and Edin Dzeko, Inter Milan has a chance to replicate such an upset against Manchester City.
Nevertheless, bookmakers are skeptical of Inter’s chances, offering odds as high as 10/3 for them to win the Champions League tonight and 6/1 for a victory within 90 minutes.
Manchester City has been in dominant form throughout the season, clinching the Premier League title and the FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola’s side is now on the cusp of securing the ultimate prize they have long desired.
Guardiola, known for his tactical acumen, will be determined not to repeat the mistakes of the 2021 final when City lost 1-0 to Chelsea due to a ill-fated tactical change.
It is likely that Guardiola will field the same team that defeated Real Madrid in the semifinals.
Bookmakers consider Manchester City the overwhelming favorites, offering odds of 1/5 for them to lift the trophy and 4/9 for a victory within 90 minutes.
For those seeking higher odds on a bet for Manchester City, backing them to be leading at both halftime and full-time is available at 5/4 with Coral.
Alternatively, focusing on corner markets might be a more appealing option. Expecting Inter Milan to defend deep and play on the counter-attack, betting on City at -3 in the handicap offers odds of 27/25 with BetUK.
Bet365 provides even odds on City earning over 6.5 corners during the match.
Kevin De Bruyne, who was forced off with concussion in the 2021 final, will be highly motivated to make an impact tonight.
The Belgian midfielder is known for his ability to unlock defenses and provide crucial assists in big games.
Bookmakers price De Bruyne at 6/4 to register an assist in the final.
Another player to watch is Erling Haaland, who has been in sensational form this season with 58 goals for club and country.
Haaland is favored to score at any time, with odds of 8/11, but he is priced at 12/5 by Paddy Power to score the opening goal.
Inter Milan enters the final in excellent form, winning 11 of their last 12 matches. Their only defeat during this period was against Napoli, where they managed to find the back of the net.
Considering Inter’s strong attacking capabilities, both teams to score (BTTS) is an attractive option with odds of 66/67 offered by VBet.
Discipline might be an issue in this intense encounter, as Inter Milan attempts to halt Manchester City’s dominance.
Matteo Darmian, who could face Jack Grealish, is available at 12/5 (Bet365) to receive a card.