In the Champions League it is always more difficult to make predictions before the match starts because everyone cannot take a benchmark on the performance of each team from what has happened in their respective local leagues. I also think that Inter Milan is the favorite today, but unexpected things could also happen today, like what happened to Bayern Munich when they faced Lazio in the Champions League last week. Even though in general Bayern Munich was also the favorite at that time.
There is no point in comparing Inter with Bayern now, because Bayern is in decline, and Inter is now in very good shape, so they should play well at home. But they need to take into account that Atletico is also in very good shape and despite some losses they look good, especially their attack. I think that both teams will score in this match, unless Semione wants to remember how he used to play defensive football, which I doubt. It’s difficult for me to choose a favorite for this match, I see a draw here. 
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The PSV vs Dortmund match will be won by PSV Eindhoven. The Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid match will be a draw.
Bold statement. I hold against it. Even though Eindhoven are doing very well in the league at the moment and Dortmund have weakened recently, I think Dortmund is clearly the better team. Of course, there may be surprises, but if the game goes normally, Dortmund should progress to next round.
my predictions for today's games:
FC Inter Milano - Atletico Madrid
without a doubt that this will be a very complicated game to predict, atlético madrid has done well in the league mainly because it managed to stop real madrid in some games, but I also take into account that real madrid is weak, other teams in the league league are also weak, and when I look at inter, I see a stronger team, that's why in my opinion inter will win this game, so I'll bet on inter if I see that the squad that will play is the best they have he has. Since Inter played against Manchester City in last season's Champions League final, Inter have had few defeats, less than 5 in more than 30 games and have been in many consecutive games without losing even when playing against strong teams.
PSV Eindhoven - Borussia Dortmund
psv is being seen as the favorite by bookmakers and this actually makes sense because psv is the leader of the table in its eredivisie league, in the eredivisie psv has been a team that has managed to score a lot of goals and has conceded few goals, although the quality of most teams in the eredivisie is very low, so I have some doubts about PSV when they play against teams from other European leagues, from what I saw from PSV in the European Champions League games in the group stage, they had Lucky to be in a group of very weak teams, the exception was the arsenal. They played against Sevilla who this season and last season have been a disaster, they also played against Lens who are not a strong team, they also played against Arsenal and lost in the first leg in a humiliating way, but in the second leg the game ended with draw
while Dortmund despite not being well this season, yet in the last 9 games Dortmund has not lost in any game, this is something that shows that Dortmund is recovering, that's why in my opinion I see Dortmund coming out with victory in this game, I'll bet on Dortmund if I see the squad they used
FC Inter Milano - Atletico Madrid
without a doubt that this will be a very complicated game to predict, atlético madrid has done well in the league mainly because it managed to stop real madrid in some games, but I also take into account that real madrid is weak, other teams in the league league are also weak, and when I look at inter, I see a stronger team, that's why in my opinion inter will win this game, so I'll bet on inter if I see that the squad that will play is the best they have he has. Since Inter played against Manchester City in last season's Champions League final, Inter have had few defeats, less than 5 in more than 30 games and have been in many consecutive games without losing even when playing against strong teams.
PSV Eindhoven - Borussia Dortmund
psv is being seen as the favorite by bookmakers and this actually makes sense because psv is the leader of the table in its eredivisie league, in the eredivisie psv has been a team that has managed to score a lot of goals and has conceded few goals, although the quality of most teams in the eredivisie is very low, so I have some doubts about PSV when they play against teams from other European leagues, from what I saw from PSV in the European Champions League games in the group stage, they had Lucky to be in a group of very weak teams, the exception was the arsenal. They played against Sevilla who this season and last season have been a disaster, they also played against Lens who are not a strong team, they also played against Arsenal and lost in the first leg in a humiliating way, but in the second leg the game ended with draw
while Dortmund despite not being well this season, yet in the last 9 games Dortmund has not lost in any game, this is something that shows that Dortmund is recovering, that's why in my opinion I see Dortmund coming out with victory in this game, I'll bet on Dortmund if I see the squad they used
Your analysis could not be further from the truth. Lazio wasn't lucky. Bayern Munich did not have a single shot on target in 90 minutes. I am saying no shot, nada! They were passing the ball back and forth, they had good accuracy and the tried to get shots on target all the time, but they did not manage to force the Lazio goalkeeper to defend a single shot! And you call that lucky Lazio? Or is Bayern's inability to play fruitful attacks recently?
I ask you, did you see Upamecano's foul in the box and how he jumped onto the leg of Isaksen? That was insanity and he risked to break his leg... Tell me that was no penalty!
Yes, I saw his foul not only in the Lazio game but also in the Bochum game. But that's not the point. If Lazio hadn't scored a penalty, the score would have been 0-0. Now tell me Lazio didn't win that match because of the penalty. Of course the red card was shown fairly and Lazio probably deserved this win. But anyway this victory was only because of the penalty and not otherwise.I ask you, did you see Upamecano's foul in the box and how he jumped onto the leg of Isaksen? That was insanity and he risked to break his leg... Tell me that was no penalty!
Please don't misquote me. I never said that the penalty was not decisive, it was! The penalty was the reason why Lazio won the game. But I countered your claim that the win was lucky. If a defender attacks an offender in the most stupid and aggressive way possible in the box, isn't it rather Bayern' stupidity instead of Lazio's luck that this game ended with a win for Lazio? That is what I said.
I also said that Bayern did not have a single shot on target. Now I will use your strategy and say "Now tell me that Bayern didn't win that match although they had so many huge chances". They had chances, but the entire team failed at even making the goalkeeper use his hands once! Can you believe it? It's true, check the game. Bayern did not have one shot that the goalkeeper had to defend. They were not able to hit any zone within the frame of Lazio's goal in 90 minutes. Lazio lucky? Or Bayern weak?
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The match between Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid is gonna be decided by how Atletico Madrid wake up today, if they wake up in a good mood, we can expect a surprise on the Giussepe Meazza and see a win for the spaniard team, if they dont wake up in a good mood we can expect a dominan Inter and a win like 1 or two null for them.
I know what inter Milan can do in this game and, they will not take this game easy with Atletico Madrid in the first half than to use Italy league competition tactics to handle the game in a way they will have opportunity to secure victory from the game and to have hope of fighting for the UEFA champions league trophy.There is no way the two teams will not secure a goal from this game but Inter Milan will win the game at the end with 2:1 for inter Milan to remain in a good position and, I believe Inter Milan will not miss their opportunity in this game today.
Inter are really very highly favoured today. I must say that they have been doing a superb work in the Serie A so far. But their opponent is Atletico Madrid anyway. This is technically a quite difficult match on paper. Atletico Madrid aren't having a poor season either so I wonder where I'm missing a point. 
I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.
They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
Moreover, playing at home, their advantage will be overwhelming by seeing how the work in Serie A is amazing that Inter Milan continues to win. I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
So far Inter Milan will be favored over Atletico Madrid but the possibility of this match will be tough both teams can score each other or with a narrow win by Inter Milan because however I will still bet on Inter's victory.
The Spanish team has a great performance in its own league so Inter Milan should not underestimate even at home and I think Inzhagi will think about how they have to win as the host.
Although indeed, that Inter is the favorite team in this first leg of the Champion League match against Atletico this time but even so, of course it will not be easy for Inter to be able to beat Atletico . Because anyway, at least Atletico can also play with good defense and so can about Inter, and because they both have good defense then I also believe that this match will be very tough. Although one of them has a chance to win,but I believe the score that occurs in this match will not be much and therefore, winning with a thin score in this match is still very possible to happen . But the point is, Inter and Atletico are teams that both have good quality and therefore, even though Inter play at home I don't think it can be fully used to be able to easily beat the away team in this match.
Inter are really very highly favoured today. I must say that they have been doing a superb work in the Serie A so far. But their opponent is Atletico Madrid anyway. This is technically a quite difficult match on paper. Atletico Madrid aren't having a poor season either so I wonder where I'm missing a point. I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.
They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
Not undermining their opponent but victory in this game is for inter milan, this season has been a great one for them with much better performance than their Spanish opponent tonight. Though it's definitely going to be a tough game as both teams are known to have a solid defense and attacking midfield but in this inter will find a way to make sure they beat ATM to qualify to the next round. Can't wait to see all the events unfolding tonight. I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
Inter are really very highly favoured today. I must say that they have been doing a superb work in the Serie A so far. But their opponent is Atletico Madrid anyway. This is technically a quite difficult match on paper. Atletico Madrid aren't having a poor season either so I wonder where I'm missing a point. I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.
They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
I can't predict this match even though Inter Milan is favored maybe because of playing at home but there is no guarantee Inter Milan will win, I think this match will end with a low goal and for under 2.5 goals not a bad idea. Atletico Madrid will play more defensively and hope this match will end in a draw so in the second leg Atletico Madrid will try to win it, it's just that today Inter Milan will not let it be easy after all Inter Milan will try to take advantage of the opportunity to play at home so that in the second leg their duties will be easier.
I don't really see a favorite in any champions league game and they don't get to win that easy but in this game I believe Inter are going to do their best to get a win at home and we all know Atletico Madrid and their style of defending especially in the champions league as of then but this season their style have changed a little, this game can produce more then 2 goals because the visitors are now playing a very open game than their best known defending pattern.
The first half can end in a draw but the 2nd half will be promising with more actions and maybe goals, that's if Inter Milan scores first but if the visitors get the first goal I believe Diego Simeone will go back to that defensive style, the coach is some how hard to predict, if I'm to predict I'd go for a draw.
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I can't predict this match even though Inter Milan is favored maybe because of playing at home but there is no guarantee Inter Milan will win, I think this match will end with a low goal and for under 2.5 goals not a bad idea. Atletico Madrid will play more defensively and hope this match will end in a draw so in the second leg Atletico Madrid will try to win it, it's just that today Inter Milan will not let it be easy after all Inter Milan will try to take advantage of the opportunity to play at home so that in the second leg their duties will be easier.I don't think Atletico Madrid can be underestimated, they are a solid team whether defending or counter-attacking. Inter has a chance to win, Atletico Madrid also has it, so regardless of the odds for both, a draw is also possible and you should not ignore it.
Inter are really very highly favoured today. I must say that they have been doing a superb work in the Serie A so far. But their opponent is Atletico Madrid anyway. This is technically a quite difficult match on paper. Atletico Madrid aren't having a poor season either so I wonder where I'm missing a point. I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.
They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
Moreover, playing at home, their advantage will be overwhelming by seeing how the work in Serie A is amazing that Inter Milan continues to win. I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
So far Inter Milan will be favored over Atletico Madrid but the possibility of this match will be tough both teams can score each other or with a narrow win by Inter Milan because however I will still bet on Inter's victory.
The Spanish team has a great performance in its own league so Inter Milan should not underestimate even at home and I think Inzhagi will think about how they have to win as the host.
Finally, the next match in the round of 16 of the Champions League will continue starting today, I am still curious to see the performance of each team in the match. Especially for the Inter vs Atletico match and of course we expect unusual surprises in the match. I want to see Atletico beat Inter, even though it's quite difficult but I'm pretty sure they can do it if there are no distractions. Moreover, if Atletico knows how to penetrate Inter's strong defense, it will be easier for them to win in the first leg. The chance is small but at least it can still be enough motivation to make things difficult for Inter at home.
On the other hand, Inter, who are still unbeaten from the group stage to their good performance in the domestic league, there is no doubt that they are one of the most terrible teams this season. But what is clear is that I hope Inter can find out the right strategy to repel every highly structured Atletico attack. A tactical battle will be presented between Filipo Simone and Diego Simione, it will be very difficult to predict the match and I think whoever can score the goal first will be the one who will win, even with a narrow score.
Sure the toughest fixture of the champions league matches today is certainly the match between Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid because these two teams have been very active in their respective leagues though looking at Inter Milan's form in the serie A one can actually give them the odds in today's game but this is champions league where teams from various leagues are being merged together and considering the fact that Atletico Madrid have a very solid defense line would even make it very difficult for Inter Milan to penetrate hence I see this match as unpredictable. The both coaches are very tactical and knows the right formation to follow each team they meet but regarding the fact that they are from two separate leagues would make their formation look complex for today's match.On the other hand, Inter, who are still unbeaten from the group stage to their good performance in the domestic league, there is no doubt that they are one of the most terrible teams this season. But what is clear is that I hope Inter can find out the right strategy to repel every highly structured Atletico attack. A tactical battle will be presented between Filipo Simone and Diego Simione, it will be very difficult to predict the match and I think whoever can score the goal first will be the one who will win, even with a narrow score.
No doubt different leagues with different strategies and coaches surely try their best for having their best but still I am going with Italian side to have better performance and good result in this match because they are surely deserved this all with their current level of performance.
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Lazio only beat Bayern thanks to a red card and a penalty. This is the case when only luck but not professionalism helps to win. I do not exclude that Atletico may not lose today, because in football often unpredictable things happen and Inter and Atletico are about the same teams, but still I think that Inter will win because now their class is higher than Atletico's.Your analysis could not be further from the truth. Lazio wasn't lucky. Bayern Munich did not have a single shot on target in 90 minutes. I am saying no shot, nada! They were passing the ball back and forth, they had good accuracy and the tried to get shots on target all the time, but they did not manage to force the Lazio goalkeeper to defend a single shot! And you call that lucky Lazio? Or is Bayern's inability to play fruitful attacks recently?
I ask you, did you see Upamecano's foul in the box and how he jumped onto the leg of Isaksen? That was insanity and he risked to break his leg... Tell me that was no penalty!
Inter are really very highly favoured today. I must say that they have been doing a superb work in the Serie A so far. But their opponent is Atletico Madrid anyway. This is technically a quite difficult match on paper. Atletico Madrid aren't having a poor season either so I wonder where I'm missing a point. I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.
They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
I can't predict this match even though Inter Milan is favored maybe because of playing at home but there is no guarantee Inter Milan will win, I think this match will end with a low goal and for under 2.5 goals not a bad idea. Atletico Madrid will play more defensively and hope this match will end in a draw so in the second leg Atletico Madrid will try to win it, it's just that today Inter Milan will not let it be easy after all Inter Milan will try to take advantage of the opportunity to play at home so that in the second leg their duties will be easier.
The main reason why everyone considers Arsenal as favorites is because Arsenal players have been able to score a lot of goals in the last few matches. The team's players scored 14 goals in the last three matches. Another important thing is that they won 3-1 against Liverpool who are at the top of the Premier League table. For these reasons, Arsenal team is considered as favorite against Porto.
Current performance of Porto team is not good. Poor performances from Porto's attacking players. Strikers are having a lot of trouble scoring goals. But the defense of this team is very strong. And I think Porto will play a defensive strategy against Arsenal. And playing defensively will make it much more difficult for Arsenal's players to score. Personally, I don't think Arsenal will be able to win this match by a big margin.
Honestly, could you blame them? They have been playing amazingly for the last few weeks and they are incredibly on form, so why would we not really put them as the most obvious choice? It looks like it would be the most obvious result in the end. I get that it may feel like a special deal, but Arsenal is far superior than Porto, they do not look even remotely close. Have we seen bigger upsets in football before?Current performance of Porto team is not good. Poor performances from Porto's attacking players. Strikers are having a lot of trouble scoring goals. But the defense of this team is very strong. And I think Porto will play a defensive strategy against Arsenal. And playing defensively will make it much more difficult for Arsenal's players to score. Personally, I don't think Arsenal will be able to win this match by a big margin.
Of course we have, sometimes smaller clubs play much bigger than who the yare and that is always a great thing, but sometimes they just end up not being all that great at all neither. This is why I believe that we are going to end up with Arsenal win, and Porto will not shock the world with a win over Arsenal at all.
Finally, the next match in the round of 16 of the Champions League will continue starting today, I am still curious to see the performance of each team in the match. Especially for the Inter vs Atletico match and of course we expect unusual surprises in the match. I want to see Atletico beat Inter, even though it's quite difficult but I'm pretty sure they can do it if there are no distractions. Moreover, if Atletico knows how to penetrate Inter's strong defense, it will be easier for them to win in the first leg. The chance is small but at least it can still be enough motivation to make things difficult for Inter at home.
On the other hand, Inter, who are still unbeaten from the group stage to their good performance in the domestic league, there is no doubt that they are one of the most terrible teams this season. But what is clear is that I hope Inter can find out the right strategy to repel every highly structured Atletico attack. A tactical battle will be presented between Filipo Simone and Diego Simione, it will be very difficult to predict the match and I think whoever can score the goal first will be the one who will win, even with a narrow score.
Sure the toughest fixture of the champions league matches today is certainly the match between Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid because these two teams have been very active in their respective leagues though looking at Inter Milan's form in the serie A one can actually give them the odds in today's game but this is champions league where teams from various leagues are being merged together and considering the fact that Atletico Madrid have a very solid defense line would even make it very difficult for Inter Milan to penetrate hence I see this match as unpredictable. The both coaches are very tactical and knows the right formation to follow each team they meet but regarding the fact that they are from two separate leagues would make their formation look complex for today's match.On the other hand, Inter, who are still unbeaten from the group stage to their good performance in the domestic league, there is no doubt that they are one of the most terrible teams this season. But what is clear is that I hope Inter can find out the right strategy to repel every highly structured Atletico attack. A tactical battle will be presented between Filipo Simone and Diego Simione, it will be very difficult to predict the match and I think whoever can score the goal first will be the one who will win, even with a narrow score.
No doubt different leagues with different strategies and coaches surely try their best for having their best but still I am going with Italian side to have better performance and good result in this match because they are surely deserved this all with their current level of performance.
The series of sweet results that Inter Milan managed to achieve in Serie A made them even more confident in facing Atletico Madrid. I have confidence that Inter will be able to tame Atletico Madrid in front of their supporters. But even though he is the favorite in this match, Inzaghi also has to be wary of Simeone's tactics because he could do something unexpected to make things difficult for the Nerazzurri. Los Cholconeros came to Italy in good condition, they also had good capital because they managed to win over Las Palmas in La Liga. But what is clear is that this match is worth waiting for, it is possible that Atletico will be able to bring good results from the City of Milano.
Inter performance really great so far, I also believe Inter will most likely to win. But indeed, Inzaghi also have to be wary of Simeone tactics, considering that Atletico Madrid record is not bad so far in their domestic league, they have been able to hold a strong team like Real Madrid. So Inzaghi must be able to find the right strategy in tonight match, to get satisfactory results.
Inter are really very highly favoured today. I must say that they have been doing a superb work in the Serie A so far. But their opponent is Atletico Madrid anyway. This is technically a quite difficult match on paper. Atletico Madrid aren't having a poor season either so I wonder where I'm missing a point. I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.
They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
I don't feel like it would be a very comfortable win for Inter in terms of score. But when it comes to how this would end up I would expect Inter to win one way or another.They had better do so because their job will be much more difficult in Spain.
The odds for the matches today are like above.
I must admit one thing above all else. Aren't Atletico Madrid's odds too high?
Truthfully my expectation was like these teams having much closer odds. Inter were still going to be the favourite team of course. But this looks a bit like bookies underestimate Atletico Madrid. Because this team is always dangerous under Simeone's control.I'm seeing Dortmund as the favourite team also unlike bookies. Not by a big gap maybe but I think Dortmund could have been favoured. I guess the odds are affected by PSV's having a wonderful season in their domestic league on one hand.
My picks here would be Inter @1.73 and Dortmund @3.25. Maybe it is risky but I think it is worth giving a shot.
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The odds are correct, Inter having a good performance lately with 5 wins in a row.
Also, in this season Inter has played 33 times in all competitions and they only lost to Sassuolo (league) and Bologna (AET - Coppa Italia).
While Atletico failed to score in their last 2 matches, and now they are facing "Real Madrid of Italy" - so, in my opinion the odds are correct.
Atletico should be the favorite at home later because they are really strong at home, but still it will be depends on the result of the 1st leg.
Lazio only beat Bayern thanks to a red card and a penalty. This is the case when only luck but not professionalism helps to win. I do not exclude that Atletico may not lose today, because in football often unpredictable things happen and Inter and Atletico are about the same teams, but still I think that Inter will win because now their class is higher than Atletico's.
Regardless of the way Lazio achieved victory, I think they had greater luck. Apart from that, the fact is that currently Bayern is experiencing a decline in performance, and they must try their best to turn things around. On paper, Bayern still has a big chance to exceed the 1 goal margin, but their latest defeat in the Bundesliga makes us a little doubtful that Bayern can do their best, even though we know that in the second leg Bayern will act as hosts at the Allianz Arena.Regarding the match between Inter Milan and ATM, in my opinion, Inter deserves to be superior, even though at first glance the two of them have equal strength. Statistically, Inter has been very consistent this season in Serie A, and ATM is a little unstable in La Liga. Inter will act as hosts, I think this will be very beneficial for them.
Regarding surprises, I think they are very unexpected, all predictions can sometimes be completely wrong. What is clear is that the match between Inter and ATM will take place with high intensity considering the ambitions of both teams, Inzaghi and Simeone are seen praising each other, but will beat each other to determine the fate of their respective teams.
Lazio only beat Bayern thanks to a red card and a penalty. This is the case when only luck but not professionalism helps to win. I do not exclude that Atletico may not lose today, because in football often unpredictable things happen and Inter and Atletico are about the same teams, but still I think that Inter will win because now their class is higher than Atletico's.
The red card was given in the 67th minute and before that time Bayern Munich would have scored some goals. The truth is that Bayern is not in good form, we can see that in their performance in the Bundesliga where they have lost three games in a row. I will agree that Lazio was lucky to get the win because Bayern missed many goalscoring chances. However, this is not the Bayern we used to know because they would have cheaply won the game or at least gotten a draw in Italy if they were sound. Inter Milan is dominating the Seria A, while Atletico Madrid is in the 4th position in La Liga. So one can easily predict that Inter will carry the day in San Siro, but this is Champions League where nothing I impossible. I don't underrate the competence of Diego Simone, his boys are unpredictable. We have to wait to see the outcome of the game.
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