Prediction: Inter Milan vs Barcelona

Prediction: Inter Milan win

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The UEFA Champions League is back in our lives this week as we continue this chaotic schedule ahead of the Winter World Cup. There are still plenty of fixtures to play with plenty to settle in Europe's top club competition and this week one of the biggest fixtures of all will take place in Italy as Inter Milan take on Barcelona.< /p> InterMilan

Inter Milan retook the Serie A title a few years ago, but Italian football these days is as ultra-competitive as it's ever been, and their dodgy start to the campaign throws a rather overwhelming light on this point. They have a very competitive squad, but consistency has been a big issue for their squad, and in many ways UCL could be a good distraction from domestic duties.

Barcelona

It's taken a while, but it finally looks like Barcelona are getting their act together when it comes to their squad cohesion - and Xavi must be getting a lot of applause for that. They're flying high in La Liga but they've definitely looked unstable in Europe, which is one of the main reasons no one really knows what to expect from them by the end of the group stage. p> Factors to Consider Barca are 2nd in Group C with three points while Inter are 3rd with three points. Inter have won two and lost four in their last six games. Barca have won five and lost one in their last six games. Inter have scored seven goals and conceded 10 in their last six games. Barca have scored 16 goals and conceded three in their last six games. Conclusion

There's something about the Champions League and a bunch of deaths that leads us to believe there's going to be a lot of unpredictability in the coming weeks, and that includes that collision at the San Siro. We expect Inter to come out like a house on fire and even though they are weak at the back, we think they know the importance of this clash - and so do the fans, which will guide them towards a surprise 2-1 success.

Prediction: Inter Milan win

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