As the UEFA Champions League returns this month, Kenyan football fans are looking up to some exciting fixtures. The Inter Milan vs Atletico game ranks among the most intriguing matchups in the round of 16 of the European club tournament. Both teams have put up impressive performances so far this season in the UEFA Champions League and their respective local leagues. Each side will be looking to progress to the quarterfinals as the first leg of their fixture kicks off on February 20. As usual, we’ll provide our expert Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid match betting tips for Kenya sports fans. Our football predictions are derived from extensive research and analysis, so you can use them as a guide while making your bets.
Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid Match Details
General
Details
- Date: 20/02/2024
- Time: 23:00h
- Stadium: San Siro
- Where to watch: DSTV Kenya (beIN)
- Ticket info: 10,500 Ksh to 41,500 Ksh
Inter Milan Lineup
(Predicted)
- Sommer, Yann
- Acerbi, Francesco
- Bastoni, Alessandro
- De Vrij, Stefan
- Darmian, Matteo
- Barella, Nicolo
- Calhanoglu, Hakan
- Mkhitaryan, Henrikh
- Augusto, Carlos
- Martinez, Lautaro
- Thuram, Marcus
Atletico Madrid Lineup
(Predicted)
- Oblak, Jan
- Molina, Nahuel
- Hermoso, Mario
- Witsel, Axel
- Savic, Stefan
- Riquelme, Rodrigo
- Koke
- De Paul, Rodrigo
- Niguez, Saul
- Griezmann, Antoine
- Morata, Alvaro
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Inter Milan Verde vs Atletico Madrid Recent Results & Performances
During the Champions League group stage, Inter and Atletico impressed Kenyan football lovers who followed their matches. Inter Milan was drawn in Group D, along with Real Sociedad, Benfica, and RB Salzburg. Many football predictions highlighted the group as one of the most difficult, and it sure was. However, the Milan side emerged unbeaten, with three wins and three draws. They finished second in the group, tied at 12 points with Real Sociedad, and only missed the top spot on goal difference.
Atletico had a more successful outing in the group stage of the European club competition. The team was relatively in a much easier group, anyway, with Lazio, Celtic, and Feyenoord. After matchday 6, Atletico had four wins, two draws, and zero defeats. That saw them qualify as group winners with 14 points, ahead of Lazio in second position with 10 points.
Comparing Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid fixture performances in their domestic league, the Serie A team has been by far better. Inter currently tops the Italian league table with 57 points after 22 matches. Plus, they have a game in hand. Much of the team’s success can be attributed to their key striker, Lautaro Martinez. The Argentine has been on fire this season, and he’s the current league top scorer with 19 goals — 7 more than the player in second position.
For Atletico, the team is fourth on the Spanish League table, behind Barcelona, Girona, and Real Madrid. After 23 matches, they’ve won 15, drawn 3, and lost 5. Atletico Madrid also boasts some quality players in front of goal, with Morata and Griezmann scoring 13 and 11, respectively.
Head-to-Head Historical Analysis
Interestingly, the UEFA Champions League Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid will only be the third time both teams are facing each other. Hence, there’s not much history between them. From their previous two fixtures, things are balanced, with each side winning once.
The first time Inter and Atletico met on the pitch was quite a huge match: the 2010 Super Cup Final. Many Kenyan fans still remember the final, as it was a big upset in the footballing world. That year, the Italian side won the UEFA Champions League, while the Serie A side lifted the Europa League trophy. The game ended 2-0 in favor of Atletico, with goals from Reyes and Aguero.
In their most recent fixture in August 2018, Inter Milan got the better of Atletico Madrid in the International Champions Cup with a 1-0 victory. According to our Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid betting tips for Kenyan sports fans, the home team will be looking to get a similar result in the upcoming round-of-16 match.
Key Factors Influencing the Match
Check out the top factors that can determine the outcome of the upcoming Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid game below:
Home and away difference
The away goal rule no longer applies in UEFA Club competitions. However, the fixtures are still 2-legged, so home advantage is still alive. Teams with an extensive fan base always leverage playing in their stadiums, and Inter Milan is one such team. The San Siro is a historic football pitch, and visiting players always find it difficult to leave with a point. Atletico Madrid is likely to suffer a similar fate when the round-of-16 fixture kicks off.
Interestingly, Inter has been in impressive form both home and away. Their only loss in Serie A this season was on home grounds. The side have been unbeaten when they visit other stadiums. In contrast, Atletico Madrid perform poorly in away fixtures. The team is unbeaten in La Liga at home this season, with 11 wins and 1 draw. But away, they’ve lost 5, drew 2, and won 4.
Strikers’ Quality
The focus here is on Lautaro Martinez for the Serie A side and Antoine Greizmann and Alvaro Morata for the La Liga Club. All three strikers have recorded double fixtures this season.
Martinez has scored 22 goals in 29 matches this season, which is impressive. However, the Argentine have been less prolific in the UEFA Champions League. Here’s only scored twice in the competitions, and 19 of his goals came in Serie A fixtures. Meanwhile, Greizmann has scored 18 in 33 games, with 5 in the Champions League. The stats are similar for Morata, as the Spanish man has 19 goals in 31 matches, with 5 in the Champions League.
With these three prolific goal scorers, the Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid match is shaping to be a high-scoring game. It’s easy to highlight Atletico as the team with the upper hand since they have two quality strikers as opposed to Inter having only one. However, Martinez has a higher 0.8 goal per game, compared to Griezmann’s 0.5 and Morata’s 0.6. Hence, the Inter Milan striker is expected to score ahead of the three players.
Upcoming matches
Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid have multiple local fixtures before the big UEFA Champions League day. Inter will play Roma and Salernitana in Serie A, while Atletico takes on Athletic Club, Sevilla, and Las Palmas. The outcome of these matches will likely affect football predictions for the round-of-16 clash.
Betting Tips
Here are our Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid match betting tips for Kenyan sports fans:
Betting Odds
Here are the odds for the Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid match from top Kenya betting sites:
Inter Milan to Win: 1.95 | Draw: 3.50 | Atletico Madrid to Win: 3.92
As we highlighted in our first football prediction for Kenyan sports fans, Inter Milan is the clear favorite for the fixture. The odds from bookmakers confirm that, as there’s a 1.97 difference between the two teams.
Final Thoughts on the Match
UEFA Champions League matchdays always promise exhilarating football, and the Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid fixture will be no different. If you’re going to bet on the game, the football predictions for Kenyan sports fans on this page will help you make better picks. Visit our website regularly for more sports betting tips and guides to help you become a professional punter.
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