PSG vs Inter Milan: Champions League final Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for PSG vs Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

• Fixture: PSG vs Inter Milan - Champions League Final
• Date: Saturday, 31st May 2025
• Venue: Munich Football Arena, Munich
• Kick-off: 20:00 UK
  

The 2025 UEFA Champions League final brings together contrasting philosophies: Paris’s high-possession artistry vs. Inter’s resilient pragmatism. The stage in Munich is set not just for glory, but for history. Expect tactical discipline, moments of magic—and perhaps, a legacy-defining victory.

The 75,000-seater has hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup opener, the 2012 Champions League final, and six UEFA EURO 2024 matches. Its illuminated outer façade and cutting-edge facilities set the stage for a fitting European finale. Bayern München’s home ground is no stranger to continental drama.

This final pits PSG's fluid, progressive attack against Inter’s structured, counter-ready setup. PSG may dominate territory, but Inter’s experience and sharp transitions will pose constant danger.

Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Inter (AET)

PSG’s depth in wide areas and match-winners like Dembélé give them a narrow edge. Inter will test PSG’s defensive balance but may fall just short in extra time.

• Recent Domestic Result: 3-1 win vs. Auxerre
• Ligue 1 Form: Finished strong after a mixed spell (W3, D1, L1 last five).
• Notable UCL Knockout Results:
• Beat Brest (10-0 aggregate) in the Last 16
• Overcame Barcelona (4-3 aggregate) in the quarter-finals
• Beat Arsenal 2-1 in the semi-final second leg (3-1 aggregate)
  

• Recent Domestic Result: 2-2 draw vs. Lazio (still chasing Napoli in Serie A)
• In UCL:
• Knocked out Atlético Madrid in the Last 16
• Defeated FC Barcelona (6-4 aggregate) in the semi-finals
• European Experience: Reached their second final in three years under Simone Inzaghi
  

• Manager: Luis Enrique
• System: 4-3-3 transitioning into 3-2-5 with ball
• Core Principles: Width from full-backs, central overloads, positional discipline
• Strengths: Wide play from Hakimi and Nuno Mendes creates lanes for Barcola and Kvaratskhelia, with Dembele as the central striker; Fabián Ruiz offers control and late runs; Marquinhos anchors the high line; Donnarumma’s shot-stopping is pivotal.
• Weaknesses: Vulnerable to counters if Mendes and Hakimi are caught high; can be stretched if the midfield is bypassed.
  

• Manager: Simone Inzaghi
• System: 3-5-2 with dynamic wing-backs and direct transitions
• Core Principles: Compact blocks, late midfield runners, swift vertical progression
• Strengths: Barella and Çalhanoğlu drive midfield tempo; Dumfries offers overlap and directness; Sommer’s experience; Acerbi leads the back three.
• Weaknesses: Vulnerable to wide overloads against elite dribblers; defending inside channels is suspect in high-intensity games.
  

• Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
• Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes
• Midfielders: Vitinha, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz
• Forwards: Bradley Barcola (RW) Ousmane Dembélé (ST), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (LW)
  

• Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
• Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Yann Bisseck
• Midfielders: Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco
• Forwards: Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram
  

• Ousmane Dembélé – Opened the scoring vs. Arsenal; thrives in space; 1v1 specialist
• Fabián Ruiz – Dictates tempo; scored crucial opener vs. Arsenal
• Gianluigi Donnarumma – Key interventions in knockout stages
  

• Lautaro Martinez– Set to return to action after injury; sharp forward with an eye for a goal.
• Hakan Çalhanoğlu – Set-piece and penalty threat; scored in the first leg vs. Barcelona
• Yann Sommer – Match-saving performances throughout the campaign
  

• Luis Enrique: Seeks his second UCL title, following 2015 glory with Barcelona
• Simone Inzaghi: Guiding Inter to their second final in three years
• Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Could make history with his first UCL title, adding to Europa League (2017) and Conference League (2022) wins