2023 Champions League runners-up Inter Milan will continue their quest to go one better in 2024, as they take on Spanish giants Atletico Madrid at the San Siro. Inter are in pole position to win the Serie A title this season with but they also remain one of the sides to keep an eye on in the eyes of many punters and UCL betting apps. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are ticking along nicely in La Liga and with home advantage in the second leg, they will be desperate to stay in this tie.
Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid Best Odds
The San Siro will be rocking here, as Inter look to secure an advantage to take to Spain with them next month.
| Inter Milan – 4/5 (-125) | Draw – 13/5 (+260) | Atletico Madrid – 21/5 (+420) |
| Over – Evens (+100) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 4/5 (-125) |
| Yes – 6/5 (+120) | BTTS | No – 8/11 (-138) |
Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid Analysis
Reaching the last 8 looks to be an attainable goal for both of these sides and this should be a very closely fought contest.
Inter Milan
Having reached the Champions League final last season and eventually losing out to Manchester City, Inter Milan have an increased sense of scrutiny on them this season with many Champions League betting sites. Flying high in Serie A has only added to that increased sense of expectation and they will be hopeful of having something to go to Spain with for the second leg in this one.
Team news: Juan Cuadrado and Francesco Acerbi are the two key men missing for Inter Milan here.
Inter Milan Predicted Lineup:
Sommer, Pavard, de Vrij, Bastoni, Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Thuram & Martinez.
Atletico Madrid
Serial disrupters Atletico Madrid will be looking to impose their style of play on Inter Milan from the outset here at the San Siro and it could be a real clash of styles. Diego Simeone’s side are always tough to beat, no matter the personnel that he chooses to put on the field of play, and this will be a chance to get a result and preserve it back in Madrid, when the sides meet for the 2nd leg next month.
Team news: Thomas Lemar, Alvaro Morata, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Paulo will all miss out here for Atleti.
Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup:
Oblak, Savic, Witsel, Hermoso, Llorente, Barrios, De Paul, Koke, Lino, Griezmann & Depay.
Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid Stats and Trends
- This is the first meeting between these two sides in the Champions League.
- Inter Milan reached the Champions League final in 2023.
- Atletico Madrid finished top of their group, ahead of Celtic, Feyenoord and Lazio.
- The sides meet again for the second leg in March at the Wanda Stadium.
Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
When it comes to Champions League last 16 ties, they rarely come bigger than this, as two of the most decorated sides in European football go head to head. Having come so close to glory last season, Inter Milan look primed and ready to make another charge this season and they could pick up a very tight home win here, with everything to play for in Madrid next month.
Prediction: Inter Milan to win the match – 4/5 (-125) – Rhino Bet.
Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid – The Ultimate Bet
A red card to be shown in the match – 3/1 (+300) – Fitzdares
Diego Simeone will have Atletico primed and ready for this one and with Inter Milan famously not a side that shirks a battle too, this could be very fiery at the San Siro and a red card could well be brandished.
