Two unbeaten streaks collide in Madrid as Atletico Madrid welcome a flawless Inter Milan to the Metropolitano. Atletico’s perfect home record will be tested against the only Italian side with 12 points from 12 in the Champions League. Diego Simeone’s men remain difficult to stop on their own turf, having won 10 of their last 11 European home matches. But their inconsistency on the road means the pressure is firmly on them to take advantage of home soil advantage once again.
Atletico’s campaign has been resuscicated with five consecutive wins in all competitions restoring belief after early stumbles. Their last European outing, a convincing win over Union Saint-Gilloise, highlighted their offensive range. Meanwhile, Sunday’s victory over Getafe added further momentum. Yet with only six points on the board, qualification is far from secure.
Inter arrive carrying both confidence and bruises. Inter’s defensive steel has seen them secure 11 clean sheets in their last 13 Champions League outings. However, their domestic form took a hit with defeat in the Milan derby. They have struggled historically on Spanish soil with just one win in 15 group games. But a fifth straight UCL victory here would mark a first in the club’s history.
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— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) November 25, 2025
Total Corners Over 9.5 looks a strong play given how both sides rack up set pieces. Atletico are averaging a league-high 9.6 corners per La Liga home match and their games at the Metropolitano come in at 12.9 corners on average. Meanwhile, Inter have already taken 23 corners in four Champions League outings this season at 5.8 per game. As a result, a high-intensity contest between two front-foot teams should comfortably push the corner count into double figures.
Both sides enter the match in similar form, with Atletico Madrid riding a five-match winning streak and maintaining a near-impenetrable home presence in Europe. Inter, meanwhile, have been ruthlessly efficient, scoring in every Champions League game but rarely engaging in chaotic, high-scoring contests. Their previous meetings have also leaned toward tactical, disciplined battles rather than goal-fests. Considering Atleti’s defensive resilience at the Metropolitano and Inter’s structured counter-attacking approach, a tight match, such as a narrow 1-2 away win fits the pattern and supports the Under 3.5 goals line.
Inter Milan Over 4.5 Corners looks well supported by their numbers so far. The Nerazzurri have racked up 23 corners across four Champions League games at an average of 5.8. They have hit at least five in every outing, including nine in Sunday’s 1–0 defeat to AC Milan. They also average around six corners per away match in Serie A, reflecting how Chivu’s side still attack aggressively. Inter’s willingness to push forward and fire in crosses should see them generate enough attacking phases to clear the five corner mark again in Madrid.
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Backing Julian Alvarez to either score or assist anytime in this match offers good value at +115, and here’s why it’s a smart bet. The Argentine star has been in electrifying form this season and backing him here looks like a strong play. Alvarez has already struck seven goals in 13 La Liga matches this campaign. His pace, movement, and finishing touch make him Atletico Madrid’s most consistent attacking threat. Given his current hot streak, it would be no surprise to see him on the scoresheet here.
Here are the odds to first goal scorer and anytime goalscorer for the match between Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan (via FanDuel):
| Player | Team | First Goal Scorer Odds | To Score Odds |
| Lautaro Martinez | Inter Milan | +600 | +200 |
| Marcus Thuram | Inter Milan | +700 | +240 |
| Nicolo Barella | Inter Milan | +1500 | +700 |
| Julian Alvarez | Atletico Madrid | +500 | +160 |
| Alexander Sorloth | Atletico Madrid | +500 | +175 |
| Giuliano Simeone | Atletico Madrid | +1100 | +460 |
Lautaro Martínez sits atop the goalscoring odds at +600 to score first and +200 anytime, reflecting his role as Inter Milan’s most reliable finisher. Close behind is Marcus Thuram at +700 to open the scoring and +240 to find the net at any point. For Atletico, Julian Alvarez leads their scoring outlook at +500 first goal and +160 anytime, with Alexander Sorloth priced at +500 (+175 anytime) as another strong attacking option.
Here are the odds to anytime assist for the match between Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan (via FanDuel):
| Player | Team | Moneyline |
| Hakan Calhanoglu | Inter Milan | +360 |
| Piotr Zielinski | Inter Milan | +410 |
| Nicolo Barella | Inter Milan | +550 |
| Giuliano Simeone | Atletico Madrid | +250 |
| Julian Alvarez | Atletico Madrid | +500 |
| Alexander Sorloth | AC Milan | +480 |
Hakan Çalhanoglu leads the assist market for Inter Milan at +360, reflecting his role as the team’s primary creator on set pieces and in build-up play. He’s followed closely by Piotr Zielinski and Nicolo Barella. For Atletico Madrid, Giuliano Simeone is the top assist contender at +250 thanks to his pace and ability to create chances from wide areas.
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