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A titanic clash is set to ignite the UEFA Champions League as the Round of 16 unfolds. Brace yourselves for a showdown of epic proportions as Inter Milan square off against Atletico Madrid at the iconic San Siro in Milan.
With both teams eyeing European glory, anticipation runs high as Inter, having secured the second spot in Group D, showcase their mettle against Atletico, Group E's relentless toppers. Inter's journey thus far has been a rollercoaster ride, marked by 3 wins and 3 losses, yet their prowess remains undeniable. Meanwhile, Atletico's dominance in their group with 4 wins and 2 draws underscores their formidable stature in European football.
The stage is set for a spectacle, with Inter's Serie A form painting them as favorites, leading the domestic table with unwavering consistency. However, Atletico, currently stationed 4th in La Liga, are poised to unleash their trademark tenacity in pursuit of continental glory.
Both teams will be on the scoresheet given their attacking prowess in the group stage.
The betting tip is...
Under 3.5 goals will be scored in the match.
60 %
40 %
Inter will rely heavily on the prolific goal-scoring prowess of Lautaro Martinez, who has emerged as the main man of their attacking unit with an impressive tally of 19 goals in Serie A and an additional 2 goals in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League.
Supporting Martinez, Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhannoglu, both with 9 Serie A goals apiece, will provide additional firepower, with Calhannoglu also shouldering the responsibility of Inter's penalty-taking duties.
Furthermore, Inter's proficiency in set-piece situations will be on full display, with 4 goals already tallied from corner kicks across all competitions.
In defense, the formidable Yann Sommer will stand tall between the posts, boasting an astounding 17 saves in the group stages, with an impressive save-per-goal ratio of 9.8, conceding just 2 goals. The squad's depth is further fortified by the inclusion of seasoned talents such as Mkhitaryan, Pavard, and Stefan de Vrij, ensuring Inter's formidable presence across all areas of the pitch.
Stefan de Vrij will start ahead of Acerbi.
Predicted Lineup: Yann Sommer, Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni, Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram
The visitors face a setback with Alvaro Morata sidelined for three weeks due to an injury sustained in their previous match. Morata, their top scorer in La Liga with 13 goals and a significant contributor in the UCL group stages with 5 goals, will be sorely missed. However, stepping into his shoes will be the talented Memphis Depay, poised to make his mark in Morata's absence.
The goal-scoring burden now falls squarely on the shoulders of Antoine Griezmann, who has been instrumental in Atletico's attacking endeavours, boasting 11 goals and 6 assists in La Liga, along with 5 goals in the Champions League group stages.
In defence, the reliable Jan Oblak will anchor the team, having made 22 saves in the group stages, with a commendable save-per-goal ratio of 3.7, while conceding just 6 goals.
Additionally, Samuel Lino emerges as a potential game-changer, with 5 offensive contributions whenever he's received playing time in the Champions League, adding a dimension of unpredictability to Atletico's attacking arsenal.
Depay will start the match as Morata is injured.
Predicted Lineup: Jan Oblak, Axel Witsel, Stefan Savic, Mario Hermoso, Marcos Lorente, Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Saul Niguez, Rodrigo Riquelme, Antoine Griezmann, Memphis Depay
Based on recent statistics and historical matchups, the stage is set for a fiercely contested battle between Inter and Atletico. In their last 3 meetings, Atletico holds a slight advantage with 2 victories compared to Inter's solitary win. However, it's worth noting that Inter emerged victorious in their most recent encounter back in 2018, securing a narrow 1-0 win.
On the other hand, Inter's recent home form and overall domestic form provide them with a slight upper hand, given their consistent run compared to Atletico, who have faced some challenges this season.
Inter might have the current form but Atletico has been very consistent at the European stage in the last 10 seasons. We predict Inter will win the match.