Inter Milan and Barcelona face off once more in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. The first leg, played at Barcelona`s home ground, saw the Blaugrana heavily favored, but resulted in an exciting 3-3 draw. Since then, Barcelona secured a victory against Valladolid in La Liga, while Inter Milan kept a clean sheet against Verona in Serie A.
The upcoming match is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, with kickoff from San Siro Stadium in Milan set for 3 p.m. ET. According to the latest odds, Barcelona are the favorites at +115 on the 90-minute money line (risk $100 to win $115), with Inter Milan listed as +200 underdogs. A draw is priced at +290, and the over/under for total goals is 3.5. The match will be available for streaming live.
For those looking for insights before placing bets on Inter Milan vs. Barcelona, it`s valuable to consider expert analysis. Jon Eimer, a proven SportsLine soccer expert, has provided his Champions League picks and predictions for this crucial second leg:
Jon Eimer`s Predictions:
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Barcelona money line (+115):
The La Liga side is currently on a strong run, unbeaten in their last five matches, winning four of them outright. Despite conceding three goals in their last two Champions League outings, they are expected to receive a defensive boost with the return of star goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Inter, on the other hand, might see their offensive threat diminished due to top goal-scorer Lautaro Martinez being sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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Barcelona over 1.5 team total (-130):
Eimer notes that recent performances from both teams indicate a preference for attacking play and high defensive lines, rather than focusing on tight, low-scoring affairs. He stated, “While I`m not sure if we`ll see another six goals scored in the second leg, both teams are extremely susceptible of allowing matches to go off the rails if things don`t go their way early.” Furthermore, Barcelona has scored more than 1.5 goals in four out of their last five matches across competitions.
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Raphinha to score or assist (-115):
This specific wager proved successful in the first leg when the Brazilian forward provided an assist for Ferran Torres` goal. Raphinha has been directly involved in numerous goals this Champions League season, accumulating 12 goals and eight assists through 13 matches played.
