Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid betting preview: odds and predictions
A CLASH of the titans will take place in Milan on Tuesday night – will it be Italian high-fliers Inter who claim a first-leg advantage or can Diego Simeone’s battling Atletico halt their charge?
Quick betting tips for Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid
- Inter to win to nil – 7/4 with Spreadex
- Rodrigo de Paul to be carded – 13/5 with bet365
- Martinez to commit 2+ fouls – 5/4 with Sky Bet
Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid odds
Here are the latest match odds for Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid from our top-rated football bookies. Odds are subject to change.
Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid betting preview
Inter have lost only twice all season and appear to be on their way to the Serie A title.
Those who tracked their run to last season’s Champions League final, where they pushed Manchester City hard, probably won’t be too surprised.
You’d imagine Atletico, free-scoring in the group stage this season, will go back to what they know best and that’s bidding to nullify opponents.
They will be fully aware of their struggles on the road but also their impressive home record – it’s 12 wins and a draw in 13 home La Liga games for them this season.
They may well sign for a one-goal defeat right now given the quality Inter have at their disposal.
The hosts may have to be patient to break Atleti down but many sides have managed to do that this term and taking the hosts to edge a tight game looks the way to go.
We’ve got three top tips for the game – read on to check them out…
Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid key stats
- Only Manchester City (18) scored more goals than Atletico (17) during the group stage.
- Inter hold the form advantage, winning their last eight in all competitions. Atletico, on the other hand, have won just one of their last four.
- Atletico pair Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata are both joint top of the Champions League goalscorers list with five each.
- Nine of Inter’s 12 home wins this season have come without them conceding.
- Inter are set to recall wing-backs Federico Dimarco and Matteo Darmian after both were rested on Friday. Atletico are set to be without Alvaro Morata after he picked up a knee injury earlier this month.
Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid best bets
Our best bets for Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid are below. The odds we use are from the best sportsbooks per our expert reviews. Odds in the betting tips are also subject to change.
Inter to win to nil
Inter have the form and quality to win against an Atleti team who have struggled away from home.
It’s not hard to see Atletico adopting a safety-first approach here; in La Liga they’ve failed to win away to any of the teams currently in the top half, losing five of seven such matches and being shutout in four of them.
Something similar here would be no surprise, with perhaps a 1-0 home win worth considering for those seeking a bigger price.
Back Inter to win to nil at 7/4 with Spreadex
Rodrigo de Paul to be carded
Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs likes a card or two – he’s shown 4+ in 25 of his last 34 games in the UEFA club competitions.
De Paul fits the bill for someone who could fall foul of the official with Atleti likely to look to disrupt Inter wherever possible and keep the tie close ahead of the second leg back in Madrid where they have an excellent record.
De Paul has been carded six times this season and while there are a lot of short prices around in the player-card market, the Argentine looks worth a go at 13/5.
Back De Paul to be shown a card at 13/5 with bet365
Lautaro Martinez 2+ fouls
Martinez likes to put himself about a bit and has landed this bet in his last four games.
In what is likely to be a physical battle with the likes of Axel Witsel and Stefan Savic, Martinez seems likely to deliver again.
Referee Kovacs has consistently been above average for fouls per game in this competition and Martinez should catch his eye.
Back Martinez to commit 2+ fouls at 5/4 with Sky Bet
How to watch Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid
- Location: San Siro, Milan, Italy
- Time: 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, February 20
- Where to watch: TNT Sports 1
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