Inter vs Liverpool prediction, H2H and probable lineups – December 9, 2025
One of the marquee clashes of Matchday 6 in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group stage takes place on Tuesday in Milan, where the local side Inter will host England's Liverpool. My prediction focuses on goals — both teams are highly motivated and boast formidable attacking power.
Match preview
Inter Milan suffered a defeat to Atletico in the previous round, snapping their winning streak in the Champions League, but they remain within the top four overall. Despite the setback in Madrid, Inter continue to impress at home — claiming 10 victories in their last 11 Champions League matches at the Giuseppe Meazza, with their defense rarely breached.
On their own turf, Inter consistently find the net: in their last six home Champions League matches, they've scored at least two goals per game. High tempo and relentless pressure from the opening whistle are trademarks of this Inter side, but such an approach leaves spaces at the back — something any quality attacking team can exploit.
The Reds, meanwhile, suffered a home defeat to PSV and have now slipped outside the top 10 in the group standings, despite a confident start to the campaign. It was their first heavy loss in quite some time, and now the team needs to pick up points to avoid complicating their European ambitions for the spring.
Liverpool's away record is solid — 13 wins from their last 17 Champions League road games — but their defense has been prone to lapses. In four of their last five matches in this competition, they've conceded, though their attack almost always delivers at least one goal, making Liverpool regular participants in high-scoring encounters.
Probable lineups
- Inter: Sommer, Akanji, Bastoni, Acerbi, Augusto, Mkhitaryan, Barella, Calhanoglu, Dimarco, Martinez, Thuram
- Liverpool: Alisson, Jones, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez, Salah, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Isak
Match facts and head-to-head
- At least three goals were scored in 10 of Inter's last 11 Champions League matches.
- Liverpool lost by a three-goal margin in the previous round for the first time in three seasons.
- Both teams found the net in four of Inter's last five home Champions League games.
Prediction
Both sides possess potent attacks and, after defeats in the last round, will look to seize the initiative. Inter are aggressive at home and rarely let opponents leave without conceding, but they themselves are vulnerable to quick counterattacks. Liverpool, despite their recent dip, remain dangerous up front and can create chances against any opponent. Given both teams' trends, expect an entertaining, high-scoring affair — back Over 2.5 goals at 1.70.
