Inter’s confidence is sky-high right now. Cristian Chivu’s side bounced back from their narrow loss to Atlético Madrid by hammering Como 4-0 at the weekend, extending a remarkable run of form in front of their fans. Lautaro Martínez is the heartbeat of this team, netting in each of his last five Champions League home appearances. If he finds the net again, he’ll tie Andriy Shevchenko’s record for consecutive home scoring streaks in the competition for an Italian side. Can Liverpool really silence him? It’s a tall order, especially when Inter look this sharp both mentally and tactically.

Even with a few injury concerns: Denzel Dumfries and Matteo Darmian remain doubts: Inter’s depth is showing. Their defensive shape under Chivu has been tight, conceding just three goals in the competition so far. Behind that disciplined line, Sommer’s composure and Barella’s energy in midfield give them balance. Inter know the crowd at San Siro will push them, and they’re rarely the kind to waste such momentum. It’s hard not to see them as favorites heading into Tuesday night.

On the other hand, Liverpool arrive in Milan searching for direction. Their 3-3 draw with Leeds on Saturday summed up their season: flashes of brilliance followed by chaos. Arne Slot’s men have won just one of their last six, and with Mohamed Salah excluded from the traveling squad after his explosive post-match comments, the dressing room feels tense. The Reds’ xG tells part of the story, nearly five expected goals across their last two European games, but just two actual strikes. The finishing just isn’t there, and confidence seems to have drained away.

Still, you can’t fully write Liverpool off. They’ve beaten Inter four times in six Champions League meetings, and there’s always that unpredictability that comes with their badge. Even so, this time feels different. With Inter thriving and Liverpool limping, the momentum clearly swings toward the hosts. Expect intensity, maybe drama, and goals on both ends. For those who love analyzing matches through Soccer Stats, this one’s a feast of data and storylines.

Both teams have plenty to prove, and while Inter’s fortress-like form at home makes them the obvious favorites, Liverpool’s desperation could spark a surprise or two. That’s football and that’s why we’ll all be watching.

Liverpool face mounting tension ahead of the Champions League clash with Inter as Arne Slot, with full backing from the club, has excluded Mohamed Salah from the squad. The decision follows the forward’s public outburst after repeated benchings, highlighting a growing rift that raises doubts about his future at Anfield. The omission, alongside other key absences, underscores the Reds’ turbulent moment. Source: Gazzetta.it