Inter vs Arsenal: Predicted Lineups, Injuries & How to Watch Live

 Inter Milan vs Arsenal Match Preview: Predicted Lineups, Injuries & How to Watch

Inter Milan host Arsenal in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at San Siro Stadium in Milan. Arsenal sit top of the group with an unbeaten record, while Inter must win to maintain realistic hopes of advancing to the knockout stages in this unique group format.

Match Details

• Fixture: Inter Milan vs Arsenal
• Competition: UEFA Champions League 2025-26
• Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
• Venue: San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy
• Kick-off Time: ~20:00 GMT (Local time)

Team News & Injury Updates

Inter Milan

Inter head into this match with several key absentees, weakening both midfield creativity and defensive depth:

Out/Injured:

• Hakan Çalhanoğlu (calf) – Out
• Denzel Dumfries (ankle) – Out
• Raffaele Di Gennaro – Out
• Josep Martínez – Out
• Tomás Palacios – Out

Inter coach Cristian Chivu is expected to field his strongest available squad to keep hopes alive in the group.

Arsenal

Arsenal are missing a few defenders but otherwise enter as favourites: 

Unavailable:

• Piero Hincapié (groin/thigh) – Out
• Riccardo Calafiori (muscle) – Out
  
  
• Max Dowman (ankle) – Out

Despite these absences, Arsenal’s strong campaign and depth give them plenty of optimism heading into this away trip.

Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan (likely 3-5-2):

GK: Yann Sommer

Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni, Yann Bisseck

Midfielders: Federico Dimarco, Nicolò Barella, Piotr Zieliński, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto

Forwards: Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram

Arsenal (likely 4-3-3):

GK: David Raya

Defenders: Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Jurriën Timber

Midfielders: Declan Rice, Martín Zubimendi, Martin Ødegaard

Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Christian Nørgaard (or substitute attacker)

How to Watch Inter Milan vs Arsenal Live

Here are some official platforms where the match can be viewed (availability varies by region):

• Movistar Liga de Campeones 3 & 4 — Spain
• Amazon Prime Video — United Kingdom
• SonyLIV — India
• Paramount+ / local broadcasters (Check local listings)
• Live text & updates on ESPN.com — minute-by-minute coverage and reviews 

(Check local listings as broadcast rights vary by country.)

Match Analysis & What’s at Stake

Arsenal’s Situation

Arsenal enter this fixture as group leaders with a perfect record, scoring freely and conceding very little in Europe so far. Their strong defensive record (few goals conceded) and balanced attack make them favourites.

A win would virtually secure their round of 16 spot and boost confidence heading into the next phase.

Inter’s Challenge

Inter’s season in Europe has been a mixed campaign: impressive early results followed by recent setbacks against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool. A win here is vital for them to keep hopes alive in the league stage, otherwise qualification becomes significantly harder. 

Prediction

Both teams bring strong motivations: Arsenal to extend dominance, Inter to fight for survival in a tight group. Arsenal’s superior form and squad depth — even with a few defenders missing make them slight favourites, but Inter’s home advantage and historic clashes hint at a closely contested match.

Prediction: Arsenal 2–1 Inter Milan