UEFA Champions League· Kick-off : Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Real Madrid vs Inter: 2-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Real Madrid 2-1 Inter. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Real Madrid was the model's favourite outcome (61%). The final score ranked 8th among the most likely scorelines (3.9%), behind 3-2. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (89%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (93%): correct.
Match analysis
Real Madrid vs Inter was played on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (UEFA Champions League). Venue: Bernabéu, Madrid. Before kick-off, our model gave Real Madrid a 61% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Inter 18%. The most likely correct score is 3-2 (5.5%), ahead of 2-2 (5.1%) and 3-3 (4.8%).
Over their last 5 matches, Real Madrid have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 13 and conceding 3. Inter are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (5 wins, 0 draws), scoring 11 and conceding 4. Recent momentum is clearly with Inter. On average Real Madrid score 2.60 and concede 0.60 goals per game; Inter score 2.20 and concede 0.80. Over their recent games, Real Madrid have averaged 2.98 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.86 for Inter.
In the last 4 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 4 wins for Real Madrid, 0 for Inter and 0 draws. Real Madrid out or doubtful: R. Asencio, Eder Militao, Endrick, F. Mendy and T. Pitarch. Inter: D. Spence, M. Spinacce and F. Dimarco. In double chance terms, "Real Madrid or draw" stands at 82%, "Inter or draw" at 39% and "no draw" at 79%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Real Madrid – Inter. 3-2 is the single most likely scoreline (5.5%); the 5 scores below add up to 24% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid 3-2 Inter | 5.5% |
| Real Madrid 2-2 Inter | 5.1% |
| Real Madrid 3-3 Inter | 4.8% |
| Real Madrid 4-2 Inter | 4.5% |
| Real Madrid 2-3 Inter | 4.5% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 5.87 goals in total (3.25 for Real Madrid, 2.62 for Inter): over 2.5 goals has a 93% probability and both teams to score 89%. Everything points to an open game. Real Madrid keep a clean sheet in 7% of scenarios, Inter in 4%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid expected goals | 3.25 |
| Inter expected goals | 2.62 |
| Both teams to score | 89% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 98% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 93% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 84% |
| Real Madrid clean sheet | 7% |
| Inter clean sheet | 4% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Real Madrid
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Real Betis · La Liga | 0-1 | L |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Malaga · La Liga | 4-0 | W |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Real Sociedad · La Liga | 4-1 | W |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Espanyol · La Liga | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 16, 2026 | FC Schalke 04 · Club Friendlies | 3-0 | W |
Inter
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Napoli · Serie A | 3-2 | W |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Cagliari · Serie A | 1-0 | W |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Monza · Serie A | 4-1 | W |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Real Betis · Club Friendlies | 1-0 | W |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Juventus · Club Friendlies | 2-1 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Inter | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-head
In the last 4 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 4 wins for Real Madrid, 0 for Inter and 0 draws.
Out and doubtful
Real Madrid
- R. Asencio (out)
- Eder Militao (out)
- Endrick (out)
- F. Mendy (out)
- T. Pitarch (out)
Inter
- D. Spence (out)
- M. Spinacce (out)
- F. Dimarco (out)
Other matches in this competition
- AEK Athens FC 1-0 Lask LinzSep 8, 2026
- Club Brugge KV 2-3 Aston VillaSep 8, 2026
- FC Porto 0-2 Manchester CitySep 8, 2026
- Lille 2-3 Real BetisSep 8, 2026
- Borussia Dortmund 3-2 VillarrealSep 8, 2026
- Barcelona 5-1 FeyenoordSep 9, 2026
- VfB Stuttgart 3-1 VikingSep 9, 2026
- Liverpool 2-1 Atletico MadridSep 9, 2026
- Napoli 0-1 ArsenalSep 9, 2026
- Sporting CP 3-1 GalatasaraySep 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Real Madrid vs Inter prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Real Madrid a 61% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Inter 18%. Real Madrid are therefore favourites. Final score: 2-1.
What is the most likely correct score for Real Madrid vs Inter?
3-2 (5.5%), followed by 2-2 (5.1%), 3-3 (4.8%), 4-2 (4.5%) and 2-3 (4.5%).
Will both teams score in Real Madrid vs Inter?
The probability that both Real Madrid and Inter score is 89%. Real Madrid have a 7% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Inter 4%.
How many goals should we expect in Real Madrid vs Inter?
The model expects 5.87 goals (3.25 for Real Madrid, 2.62 for Inter). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 98%, over 2.5 goals 93%, over 3.5 goals 84%.
When and where is Real Madrid vs Inter played?
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), UEFA Champions League. Venue: Bernabéu, Madrid.
What form are Real Madrid and Inter in?
Real Madrid: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (13 scored, 3 conceded). Inter: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (11 scored, 4 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Real Madrid and Inter?
In the last 4 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 4 wins for Real Madrid, 0 for Inter and 0 draws.
What was the Real Madrid vs Inter result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Real Madrid 2-1 Inter. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Real Madrid was the model's favourite outcome (61%). The final score ranked 8th among the most likely scorelines (3.9%), behind 3-2. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (89%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (93%): correct.
How is the Real Madrid vs Inter prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (3.25 for Real Madrid, 2.62 for Inter) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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