PSG vs Inter prediction, H2H and probable lineups - May 31, 2025
The final showdown of the 2024/25 Champions League season will take place on Saturday in Munich, where French giants PSG face off against Italy's Inter at the Allianz Arena. I'm backing a bet on goals in this clash, with good chances for success.
Match preview
For the second time in recent seasons, Paris Saint-Germain have reached the Champions League decider, and this time they look far more mature and balanced. Luis Enrique has not only built a formidable side, but has done so without Kylian Mbappé, proving that PSG can thrive even without their superstar. The French powerhouse marched through the tournament bracket with real grit, knocking out Arsenal in the semifinals and racking up an impressive 9 wins in 11 UCL matches overall.
In terms of attacking output, PSG are among the elite, trailing only Barcelona, and Ousmane Dembélé has set a record for goal involvements by any Ligue 1 player in Champions League history. Still, defensive lapses occur — even in clean-sheet matches, opponents have created chances, as Arsenal did with over 4.5 xG in their tie. PSG rely on control and intensity, but there are vulnerabilities at the back.
Inter head into the final as underdogs, but with an impressive track record — undefeated in the knockout rounds and coming through a wild duel with Barcelona that finished 6-6 on aggregate. Simone Inzaghi has crafted a balanced and experienced squad, with all units functioning superbly — especially the disciplined midfield and the ultra-efficient Lautaro Martínez. The Nerazzurri are unbeaten in eight Champions League matches, a testament to their consistency.
Granted, Inter's defense isn’t as watertight as it was in the group stage, where they conceded just once. But they've compensated with clinical finishing — scoring at least twice in seven of their last eight UCL outings. Inter have been the tournament's most defensively solid side, but in the knockouts they’ve shown plenty of attacking intent, playing boldly and aggressively.
Probable lineups
- PSG: Gianluigi Donnarumma – Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi – Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, João Neves – Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé
- Inter: Yann Sommer – Yann Bisseck, Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi – Federico Dimarco, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Nicolò Barella, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Denzel Dumfries – Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram
Match facts and head-to-head
- The last and only official meeting between PSG and Inter was in 1997, when the Italians triumphed in the UEFA Cup final.
- Inter are unbeaten in their last eight Champions League matches.
- Luis Enrique has won all 10 of the last finals he has managed.
Prediction
Both teams arrive at the final with a strong attacking mindset and plenty of firepower up front. PSG have repeatedly shown they can break down any defense, but they’re far from flawless at the back — leaving too many openings. Inter, meanwhile, are experts at adapting to the flow of a match and striking when it matters most, as seen in their battle with Barcelona. Considering the attacking might on both sides and the defensive weaknesses, the bet is “Both teams to score” at 1.75.
