The UEFA Champions League returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Inter Milan lock horns with Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid side in an important encounter at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan Preview
Inter Milan are currently in third place in the UEFA Champions League standings and have stepped up to the plate so far this season. The Nerazzurri slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of local rivals AC Milan in their previous game and will need to work hard to bounce back this weekend.
Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, are in 17th place in the league table at the moment and have struggled to make an impact this season. The home side edged Getafe to a 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are on an even footing as far as the recent head-to-head record is concerned and have won two matches apiece out of the last five games played between the two teams.
- Atletico Madrid have won each of their last five matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 4-0 margin at the hands of Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League last month.
- Atletico Madrid have conceded only two goals in their last five matches in all competitions and have kept a total of three clean sheets during this period.
- Inter Milan were on a winning run of four matches on the trot in all competitions before they suffered a 1-0 defeat against AC Milan in their previous game.
Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan Prediction
Inter Milan have been in impressive form this season but have a few issues to address ahead of this game. Lautaro Martinez has been prolific for his side and will look to add to his goal tally this week.
Atletico Madrid have not been at their best in Europe this season but can be a formidable unit on their day. Los Colchoneros have the home advantage this week and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Inter Milan
Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Atletico Madrid to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Inter Milan to score first - Yes