Inter Milan are looking to protect their lead against Atletico Madrid, for the second leg of their series, to qualify in the Champions League quarterfinals. During their first leg, it was Inter who took a one-goal lead, but Atletico are positive of their chances here. Inter currently have one-goal lead when they won the first leg of their series, but it is not a safe lead. Fortunately for Inter, they are impressive on their campaign across all contests, giving them confidence here. Meanwhile, for Atletico, they only need a single goal to stand a chance for the next round. As Atletico needs to overturn the goal deficit, they are looking to continue their good run across all contests. The meeting between these two teams is on March 14, 2024, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
Inter Milan
Inter Milan are in a strong position to win their 20th Scudetto, having won 14 of their last 15 matches across all competitions. With a 16-point lead over rivals AC Milan, Inter can focus on Wednesday’s last-16 clash with Atletico in the Champions League. With a 16-point lead over AC Milan, Inter Milan can shift their focus to securing their spot in the quarter-finals. They have progressed from seven of their last eight Champions League knockout ties after winning the first leg. However, success against Atleti is not guaranteed. This is because Inter failed to win any of their last 10 visits to Spain in Europe’s elite club competition. Inter Milan currently holds the top of the Serie A standings and has been in exceptional form so far this season.
Inter Milan’s Arnautovic and Carlos Augusto are set to miss the first leg due to hamstring injurie. Meanwhile, Federico Dimarco expected to replace Augusto at left wing-back. Benjamin Pavard and Stefan de Vrij could replace Bisseck and Acerbi in central defense. Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are likely to start in midfield.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid has reached the last 16 of the Champions League, but they face an uphill battle to advance to their third quarter-final in five seasons. Their first-leg showing against Inter was underwhelming, with the Spanish outfit failing to score and failing to register any of their seven shots on target. Diego Simeone, who represented Inter during his playing days, has come under pressure as his Atleti side has only won two of their last nine matches across all competitions. Barcelona is currently in third place, while Atletico is fourth in the La Liga table and has only won seven of their last nine home encounters with Italian opposition. Atletico enters Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Inter having failed to progress from any of their last three knockout ties after losing the first leg.
Atletico Madrid is aiming for Antoine Griezmann and Jose Gimenez to return to the squad after missing four matches due to injuries. If Gimenez isn’t fit, either Gabriel Paulista or Stefan Savic will start in central defense. The midfield triumvirate remains intact.
Prediction:
Inter Milan (1.5)
Odds: -0.84
Inter Milan to win on 2-1 aggregate
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