UEFA Champions League 2025/26: Inter Milan vs Arsenal Match Preview, Prediction, Live TV channels & Lineups
Table-topping Arsenal travel to the San Siro to face Serie A leaders Inter Milan in a blockbuster Champions League showdown. The Gunners boast a perfect 100% record, while Inter seeks to climb from 6th place.
Match Facts
This is a clash between the current leaders of the Premier League (Arsenal) and Serie A (Inter Milan).
Arsenal remains the only team in the competition with a 100% winning record, having won all six of their previous matches while conceding only one goal.
Under new coach Cristian Chivu, Inter has won eight of their last nine matches domestically, though they are looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat in Europe.
Inter is missing key midfielders Hakan Calhanoglu and Denzel Dumfries. Arsenal travels without defenders Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie, though Gabriel Martinelli is fit and chasing a record-breaking sixth consecutive UCL game with a goal.
A massive crowd of over 70,000 spectators is expected at the San Siro for this marquee fixture.
Possible lineup:
Inter Milan: Sommer; Acerbi, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Zubimendi, Merino; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli
Prediction of AI
AI models give Arsenal a slight edge (51%), citing their impenetrable defense and counter-attacking clinicality. Inter’s win probability sits at 29%, with a 20% chance of a draw.
The most common predicted result is a narrow 2-1 victory for Arsenal or a cagey 1-1 draw.
Analysts highlight that while Inter's attack is the most potent in Italy, they must find a way to break through an Arsenal defense that has kept clean sheets in 5 of their 6 UCL games.
Kick Off Time?
Competition (round): UEFA Champions League (League Phase - MD 7)
Kick-off (GMT): 20:00, Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Stadium, location: San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza), Milan, Italy
How to Watch in the UK and US?
In the UK: The match is broadcast live exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Coverage begins at 18:30 GMT.
In the US: Fans can stream the match live on Paramount+, with additional coverage on CBS Sports Network and ViX (Spanish).
TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.
