Champions League Round of 16 Odds: Inter Vs Atletico Madrid

2023 Champions League runner up Internazionale hopes to stamp their ticket to a second straight quarterfinals appearance when Lautaro Martinez and his crew land in Madrid, Spain to take on Atletico on Wednesday. Inter has a goal lead on the 2-leg aggregate. Will Atletico get it done versus their Champions League rivals? Or will Atletico turn around the narrative on their pitch? See below for soccer odds, analysis, and a free pick for Atletico Madrid hosting Internazionale.

2024 UEFA Champions League Odds for Round of 16: Atletico Madrid vs Internazionale | UCL Leg 2 Game Betting Analysis

Why Atletico Madrid is a good bet versus Internazionale

Atletico wasn’t in great form, losing to Inter, drawing with LaLiga doorstep Almeria, and then falling to rival Athletic Bilbao by 3 goals. But in their last, the home side in this showed they have turned around their form.

Madrid beat rival Betis 2-1. Betis is one of the better soccer franchises in La Liga. So Atletico’s victory is a legit sign they’re ready to start a winning streak.

Atletico Madrid Last 5

W – 2-1 vs Real Betis
L – 3-0 vs Athletic Bilbao
D – 2-2 vs Almeria
L – 1-0 vs Internazionale
W – 5-0 vs Las Palmas

Atletico Predicted Starting Lineup

Oblak
Gimenez
Mandava
Savic
Lino
Molina
Koke
Niguez
Barrios
Correa
Llorente

Why Internazionale is a good bet versus Atletico Madrid

Inter is on fire. Not only did Inter beat Atletico in their last 5, but they also dusted Salernitana 4-0, blasted Lecce 4-0, and dominated Atalanta 4-0 in Serie A.

The win over Atalanta is particularly telling because up until the loss to Inter, Atalanta had been on a great streak. Inter is playing like a team on a mission. They won’t allow a location change to end their dreams of a Champions League quarters berth.

Internazionale Last 5

W – 2-1 vs Genoa
W – 4-0 vs Atalanta
W – 0-4 vs Lecce
W – 1-0 vs Atletico Madrid
W – 4-0 vs Salernitana

Internazionale Predicted Starting Lineup

Sommer
Acerbi
Bastoni
Pavard
Dimarco
Darmian
Calhanoglu
Mkhitaryan
Barella
Martinez
Thuram

Final Betting Analysis: Atletico Madrid vs Internazionale

One thing was certain in the first match, Inter is the better team. Milan controlled possession 56.1% to 43.9%. Although Atletico took 7 shots, the Madrid squad didn’t take a single shot on goal. Inter took a total of 19 shots. 5 of them were on goal.

It doesn’t matter much that this game happens on Atletico’s pitch. Internazionale is the better squad and it’s going to show. Don’t be surprised if Inter wins this by more than a goal.