Supercomputer makes surprising prediction for Inter vs Arsenal match

The Opta supercomputer has provided insights and forecasts for the showdown between Inter and Arsenal in the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

The main focus of the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League group stage will be the clash between Inter and Arsenal. Although Inter has the advantage of playing at Giuseppe Meazza, Arsenal is currently showing consistent form across all competitions, indicating that the upcoming match will be full of exciting moments.

This has been confirmed by the supercomputer Opta specifically. The forecast from Opta shows the two teams are almost evenly matched, with Inter winning in 36.9% of simulations, just 0.1% higher than Arsenal's rate (36.8%), while the chance of a draw is 26.3%.

However, Inter holds a slight edge according to historical data.

According to statistics from Opta, this will be the fourth meeting between the two teams in the Champions League. Inter has won two out of the previous three encounters, including the most recent group stage match last season, where Calhanoglu's penalty secured a 1-0 victory for the Nerazzurri. that brought a 1-0 win to Nerazzurri.

This result further extends Arsenal's poor record in Italy during the Champions League. In their last five away trips to Italy, the London club has failed to win, drawing only once and not scoring any goals. Their last victory there was back in March 2008, a 2-0 win over AC Milan.

However, Giuseppe Meazza is no longer an impregnable fortress for Inter. The team has lost two of their last three home games against English clubs (both to Liverpool), matching the total number of defeats they suffered in their first ten home matches against English teams in this competition.

In the upcoming match, Arsenal is likely to be without Max Dowman due to an ankle injury, Piero Hincapie with a groin problem, and Riccardo Calafiori suffering from muscle pain. However, Cristhian Mosquera might get a chance to play after six weeks out with an ankle injury, even though he was only on the bench against Nottingham Forest. The center-back could be used to give Gabriel Magalhaes or William Saliba some rest, as Arsenal currently holds a favorable position in the standings.

At present, Arsenal is the only team with a perfect record in the group stage, having won all six matches consecutively. Securing three points in Italy would almost guarantee the "Gunners" a spot in the round of 16, highlighting their ambition to win the prestigious trophy for the first time.

Coach Mikel Arteta's squad is also on an 11-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. This is seen as a sign that Arsenal has every reason to aim for at least a point on their opponent's ground.

Meanwhile, Inter's Hakan Calhanoglu and Denzel Dumfries are likely to miss the match due to calf and ankle injuries. Additionally, Raffaele Di Gennaro and Tomas Palacios are dealing with fitness issues, while backup goalkeeper Josep Martinez might recover in time to return to the bench after an ankle sprain.

The Nerazzurri currently sit 6th in the standings with 12 points. This position is unsatisfactory for fans, as the team risks falling out of the top 8 by the end of the group stage. Therefore, a victory over Arsenal could help coach Christian Chivu's squad secure a direct ticket to the round of 16.

The match between Inter and Arsenal will take place at 3:00 AM tomorrow (January 21).