San Siro Showdown: Inter Look to End Arsenal’s Perfect Run

UEFA Champions League  -  Inter Milan VS Arsenal
Match Time:21-01-2026 04:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Arsenal travel to San Siro to face Inter Milan, with a perfect Champions League record on the line. The Gunners sit just one point from securing a last-16 spot. Inter, six points and five places behind, aim to avoid a club-first failure in the league phase.

Team Analysis:
Inter Milan, after a strong start to the Champions League season, have suffered back-to-back defeats to Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, ending their 18-match home unbeaten streak. Despite this, the Nerazzurri remain dominant in Serie A, winning five of their last six matches and keeping multiple clean sheets. Arsenal, meanwhile, boast an impressive defensive record in Europe but have struggled in recent Premier League games, setting up a tightly contested clash at San Siro.

Player Situation:
Inter Milan will be without key players Hakan Calhanoglu and Denzel Dumfries, though Alessandro Bastoni and Marcus Thuram return to bolster Chivu’s lineup. Arsenal also face injury concerns, with Max Dowman, Piero Hincapie, and Riccardo Calafiori sidelined, while Merino, Norgaard, and Declan Rice are one booking away from suspension. Both managers may rotate their squads, balancing fitness and tactical needs ahead of crucial Champions League and domestic fixtures.

Result Prediction:
Arsenal’s slow build-up play remains a weakness, particularly amid a congested winter schedule. Inter Milan, in-form and motivated, can exploit these flaws. The Gunners’ European winning streak is at risk as the hosts aim to take advantage.

Predicted Result: Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal.