Monaco vs Inter Prediction 8 August 2025
🔊 What shape will Inter Milan be in as they come out of their summer break to face Monaco? The Monégasques have been playing at least one friendly match since early July and are in excellent form. The Nerazzurri, on the other hand, haven't played since the Club World Cup and are diving straight into their preseason against a formidable opponent. In our prediction, we'll analyze whether the Italians have managed to develop new strategies following their coaching change this summer and whether Monaco can extend their unbeaten run.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams faced off during the group stage of last season's Champions League, with Inter securing a commanding 3-0 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Monaco - Inter
Monaco Team Overview
🔴 The Ligue 1 bronze medalists secured a direct spot in the Champions League, bypassing the qualifiers, even though they were in fourth place just five rounds before the end. However, Adi Hütter's squad didn't fare well in domestic and European cups last season, exiting both tournaments at the round of 16. Both encounters were fiercely contested: they bowed out to Reims in the cup only after a penalty shootout, and in the Champions League, they lost to Benfica on aggregate (3-4).
⚪ Monaco are having a strong preseason: they remain unbeaten in seven matches, with five wins and two draws. Notable games include a 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest, back-to-back 3-1 victories over Torino, and a thrilling 2-2 draw with Ajax.
Match Results: Monaco
Inter Milano Team Overview
🔵 The Italian runners-up and Champions League finalists, after wrapping up their European campaign, headed to the Club World Cup under the guidance of their new manager, Cristian Chivu. In the tournament held in the USA, they reached only the Round of 16, where they were knocked out by Brazil's Fluminense (0-2).
⚫ The "Nerazzurri" let the Serie A title slip away with five matches remaining, having held the top spot for eight consecutive weeks. Their journey to the final of Europe’s premier competition was as remarkable as their painful fall in the decisive encounter - before suffering a 0-5 defeat to PSG, the "Nerazzurri" overcame Bayern Munich (2-1 away and 2-2 at home) and Barcelona (3-3 away, 4-3 after extra time with a dramatic comeback in the 90+3rd minute in Milan). Their Coppa Italia run ended in the semifinals, losing to AC Milan on aggregate (1-4).
Match Results: Inter Milano
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Monaco
💰 The club's transfer campaign may not be marked by heavy spending, but the names involved are certainly impressive. They sold 19-year-old forward Saïmon Bouabre for €10 million, despite him having only five senior appearances. However, the acquisitions are far more intriguing: Monaco brought in Ansu Fati (on loan), Eric Dier, and Paul Pogba (both as free agents) this summer. Not a single cent was spent on these players, making the deals particularly advantageous. That said, Pogba is currently not in the squad and, according to the general director, is unlikely to play in the first round of Ligue 1 as he needs to regain his fitness.
📝 Another piece of good news is the contract extension with 22-year-old Dane Mika Biereth, who scored 24 goals last season (11 for Austrian club Sturm and 13 for Monaco in Ligue 1), finishing tenth in the race for the Golden Boot.
Inter Milano
💰 The biggest transfer surprise for Inter this off-season wasn't a player, but a coach. Simone Inzaghi has left for Al-Hilal, where he will earn €25 million per year. Replacing him is former Inter player Cristian Chivu, who coached Parma last season. Following him to Inter is the team's top scorer in Serie A (6 goals + 4 assists), 21-year-old forward Ange-Yoan Bonny, with a transfer fee of €23 million. Joining them are new signings Luis Enrique (€25 million from Marseille) and Nicola Zalewski, who completed a permanent move for €6.3 million from Roma after a six-month loan at Inter.
📝 The Milan club also cashed in on some sales: Tajon Buchanan moved to Villarreal for €9 million, while Dejan Stanković's son, Aleksandar, joined Brugge for €9.5 million. Additionally, Hakan Çalhanoğlu announced he will remain with the team despite rumors linking him with a move to Fenerbahçe or Galatasaray.
Editor's Prediction
Monaco are having a stellar preseason, remaining unbeaten even against high-caliber teams. The "Red and Whites" have not lost any of their seven friendly matches so far. However, Inter's past preseason records are even more impressive, going unbeaten in 13 out of their last 14 games despite not showing results this summer.
Despite the Italians' favorable odds, it's important to consider the team's internal restructuring and their World Club Cup setback - a loss to Fluminense, who are arguably not stronger than Monaco. The uncertain form of the "Nerazzurri" highlights the goal-scoring patterns of both teams. Monaco have scored in 11 of their last 12 friendlies and conceded in 7 of the last 8, while Inter have conceded in 8 out of their last 9 practice matches and scored in 15 out of 16.
Given these factors, it's clear that this encounter will be filled with chances on both ends. We predict the match could end in a high-scoring draw - 2:2. We also believe that the odds on Monaco are slightly inflated, and suggest taking advantage of this: outcome - Monaco will not lose.
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