Inter Milan VS Lyon Match Prediction

Inter and Lyon have two wins apiece in six previous meetings, but they have not met each other in European competition since the group stages of the 2002/03 Champions League.

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Inter Milan vs Lyon Betting Tips

Inter’s new era has seen a huge change in the playing squad, and there looks to be plenty more to come with Ivan Perisic’s expected departure another big loss.

Lyon sold Alexandre Lacazette too, of course, but have made an impressive start to pre-season despite that and still appear to have plenty of goals in them on current evidence.

Their encouraging start to pre-season means they will arrive in China with plenty of momentum behind them and well capable of beating the Spalletti’s much-changed team.

Inter Milan vs Lyon Recommended bets with odds

Inter have been made favourites for Monday’s game, which means you can get some good odds on a Lyon win – William Hill are offering the best price of 12/5 on the French team.

A Lyon-draw double chance could represent a safer bet, but the odds drop to 4/6 with Bet365 – poor value given their winning start to pre-season so far.

The ease with which Lyon swept past Celtic, and their win against Ajax, shows this is not just weaker opposition that have contributed to it either – Lyon are building momentum nicely for the new season.

Nevertheless, Inter still have some impressive attacking options – Eder and Mauro Icardi among them – and both teams to score is 4/7 with Bet365 as a result.

A Lyon win, with both teams scoring, is 5/1 with Bet365, while a score draw is worth 10/3.

Inter Milan vs Lyon Prediction

Inter are in a transition period, whereas Lyon will be looking to hit the ground running after a strong pre-season to date. The French team are definitely capable of upsetting the odds.

Correct score prediction: Inter 1-2 Lyon

Team News

It has been all change at Inter after another disappointing season, with new manager Luciano Spalletti overhauling the playing squad. Milan Skriniar has arrived from Sampdoria, while Felipe Melo and Gianluca Caprari are among the big-name departures. Stevan Jovetic is also expected to depart, having spent last season out on loan, while wantaway winger Ivan Perisic could also be leaving.

Key Man

Eder has already been among the goals in pre-season, and with Caprari and Jovetic leaving he and club captain and top scorer Mauro Icardi to lead the line.

Team Form

Inter’s pre-season has been a mixed bag so far, having beaten Wattens 2-1 before a 2-1 defeat to Nurnberg. A friendly at Schalke 04 provided a last test on Friday before they departed for China.

Inter Milan Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Team News

The big-money departure of Alexandre Lacazette to Arsenal has dominated the headlines so far for Lyon, while Maxime Gonalons has also moved on. In have come Bertrand Traore and Mariano Diaz Mejia.

Key Man

Memphis Depay will need to be at his creative best this season to counter the departure of Alexandre Lacazette, but Bertrand Traore looks to have a bright future and will hope to impress going forward too.

Team Form

Lyon’s pre-season has gone very well so far, with three wins from three. A 3-1 victory at Bourg-en-Bresse was followed by a 4-0 thrashing of Celtic and a 2-0 home win against Ajax.

Lyon Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Lyon have made a strong start to pre-season and arrive in China with plenty of momentum behind them. Luciano Spalletti has a tough job on his hands trying to restore Inter\'s former glory but despite a big overhaul of the playing staff, the Italian team face a difficult task against Lyon.

Lyon are unbeaten so far in pre-season, beating Bourg-en-Bresse, Celtic and Ajax as they build momentum ahead of the new season.