Bookies rate PSG higher than Inter in Champions League final

PSG is rated by bookmakers as having a better chance of winning the Champions League than rival Inter Milan.

PSG is rated higher than Inter by bookmakers - Photo: REUTERS

The 2024-2025 Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan will take place at 2:00 a.m. on June 1 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

PSG are on the verge of a historic opportunity to lift the prestigious Champions League trophy for the first time. Despite dominating the domestic league with 13 Ligue 1 (French Championship) titles, they have never been on top of Europe. This is the second time PSG have reached the final, after losing 1-2 to Bayern Munich in the 2019-2020 season.

Under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique, PSG has undergone a personnel revolution. They said goodbye to expensive superstars to build a young, united and energetic pressing team.

PSG had an impressive run when they eliminated Man City, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal. This proved their formidable strength. Because of these factors, bookmakers have given odds of 23/20 (bet 20 win 23) for PSG to win in 90 minutes.

Some other bookmakers even offer odds of 1 to 2.28 (equivalent to 32/25).

On the other side of the front line, Inter Milan is not an easy opponent to bully.

With three Champions League titles under their belt, Inter have the experience and character that PSG lack. Under coach Simone Inzaghi, they have reached the final for the second time in three seasons, a testament to their remarkable consistency.

Although rated lower in attacking power than PSG, Inter possesses an experienced squad, especially in midfield with the duo Mkhitaryan and Calhanoglu. With solid defense and sharp counter-attacks, they eliminated Bayern Munich and Barca.

Bookmakers have Inter Milan as the underdogs with odds of 23/10 for a win in regular time. Other odds include 3.49 to 1 or 3.36 to 1.

Although being underestimated, fans can completely believe in Inter's experience and ability to create surprises.

World experts comment

James Olley (ESPN): PSG is better thanks to midfield and careful preparation

James Olley admits Inter Milan's "fearlessness" against Barca could make them dangerous if they can replicate it.

However, Olley believes PSG have the "star power" to win. He believes the French side's midfield proved too strong for Inter to regain control of the game. In addition, Luis Enrique's side's early Ligue 1 title win gives them the advantage of focusing all their preparations on the final.

Inter Milan is rated lower in the upcoming final - Photo: REUTERS

Despite predicting a tight game, James Olley predicts Ousmane Dembele will score and complete a great 2025.

James Olley's score prediction: Inter 1-2 PSG.

Julien Laurens: The brilliance of the stars will decide the match

Julien Laurens highlighted the huge contrast in style between the two teams: the youngest squad in the tournament (PSG) against the oldest squad (Inter). The 4-3-3 formation meets the 3-5-2.

However, he also pointed out the common points: both coaches Luis Enrique and Simone Inzaghi have built teams with a clear style and strong fighting spirit, never giving up and always believing in their own abilities.

So what will make the difference? According to Julien Laurens, it will be individual brilliance and moments of genius. In this respect, PSG have more of the ingredients to create it.

He also predicted the score to be: Inter 1-2 PSG.

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THANH DINH

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nha-cai-danh-gia-psg-cao-hon-inter-o-tran-chung-ket-champions-league-20250529172843966.htm