Man City is coming into this match playing in great form in their recent matches. They have won their last 4 straight matches with 3 of those wins coming by 2+ goals. Their attack has been great in these as they have scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 4 matches, scoring at least 3 goals in 2 of their last 3 as well. Their defense has been good as they have only allowed 3 goals in their last 4 matches, but they have allowed a goal in each of their last 3 matches as well so defense is going to be a focus in this match as they push to keep a clean sheet. They are going up against an Inter Milan side that has been in good form in their recent matches, but they have not been perfect to start the season. They have won 2 of their last 3 matches with no losses in that span, but they still have just 2 wins and 2 draws in their 4 matches this season. Both of their draws also came in their only 2 away matches this season, and their defense was not good as they allowed 3 goals in those 2 away draws. Inter still has one of the better squads in Italy this season, but they have not come out of the gate playing their best, specifically away from home. Man City have won both of their home matches this season by a combined score of 6-2 and they are going to get up for this 1st match of the Champions League season at home. Man City has too much quality for Inter to defend and that will be Inter's downfall in this match with their recent struggles to keep opponents out away from home. Man City will win this match at home and collect all 3 points, take Man City -1 here.
UEFA Champions League: Manchester City -1, Rot. 224234