Atletico Madrid vs Inter Prediction, Lineups, Injuries, and Team News

Atletico Madrid are gearing up for a clash with Inter on matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

While Inter will be looking to strengthen their spot in the top eight with a win, Atletico will look to improve upon their outings to make a final push into the first eight places to avoid playing the playoffs. Before you head to watch the match, you should go through our Atletico Madrid vs Inter Prediction to have a fair idea about what to expect from the game.

Atletico Madrid vs Inter Preview

Atletico Madrid are 17th in the UCL points table with two wins and two defeats from their first four games. They have scored a total of 10 goals but have shipped nine in return, which highlights their defensive woes in the group stages of the competition.

They started their UCL campaign with a 3-2 loss against Liverpool, where Virgil Van Dijk headed in at the last minute to hand Atletico the first heartbreak of their UCL season. The Colchoneros followed it up with a 5-1 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt at home, but soon lost to Arsenal at the Emirates, where they conceded a total of four goals to end the night in the most disappointing way possible.

Their last match in the Champions League was a 3-1 win against Union Saint-Gilloise, where Julian Alvarez, Conor Gallagher, and Marcos Llorente scored to give Atletico something to cheer for. However, their outings this season have been quite mixed, with several ups and downs in both the league and the UCL. They have lost just one out of the last 16 games at home and will want to keep the streak going in their favour.

Inter, on the other hand, have had a perfect start to their UCL campaign with four out of four wins. They have managed to score a total of 11 goals and have let in just one so far, displaying excellent defensive resilience on the big stage. Inter Milan bagged wins against the likes of Ajax, Slavia Prague, and Union Saint-Gilloise in their first three games, while their recent triumph came against Kairat Almaty. The Nerazzuri are the only team behind Arsenal and Bayern Munich that are yet to lose a match in the UCL this season, and have scored at least twice in each of the games so far.

Their record in the group stages against Spanish opposition does cause concerns, as they have won just one out of their last 15 matches. However, their league phase record in the UCL is solid, as they boast a total of 10 wins in their last 11 league fixtures. They will look to shrug off their big-game jinx this season with a strong outing against the Colchoneros.

Atletico Madrid vs Inter Match Info

Here is the important match info that you need to know from the Atletico Madrid vs Inter preview.

Match Name: Atletico Madrid vs Inter, Champions League

Stadium Name: Riyadh Air Metropolitano

Kick-Off Time: 8:00 PM GMT

Viewers in the UK can watch the match on TNT Sports, while fans in the US can tune in to Paramount+, TUDN, and DAZN to watch the match live.

Atletico Madrid Team News

With veteran Jan Oblak out with injury, Juan Musso is expected to fill in his shoes for this game, which will be his first appearance in the European stage. David Hancko will keep his place in the squad as Robin Le Normand is still missing due to a knee injury.

With Marcos Llorente out, Barrios is likely to play in the midfield with Koke, while Gonzalez will be playing on the left flank. Antoine Griezmann and Giacomo Raspadori are expected to start on the bench, with Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez forming the attacking front from the first whistle.

Atletico Madrid Expected Lineup (4-4-2):

Here is the expected eleven of Atletico Madrid from the Atletico Madrid vs Inter Predicted Lineups.

Goalkeeper: Musso

Defenders: Molina, Gimenez, Hancko, Ruggeri

Midfielders: Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gonzalez

Forwards: Sorloth, Alvarez

Inter Team News

Coming to Inter's team news, Carlos Augusto is expected to play on the right-hand side due to Denzel Dumfries' recent injury. Either Petar Sucic or Piotr Zielinski will get the nod in the midfield in place of the injured Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez will continue as the two strikers up front, with Ange Yoan-Bonny and Francesco Pio Esposito waiting on the bench to make an impact in the second half.

Inter Expected Lineup (3-5-2):

Here is the expected eleven of Inter from the Atletico Madrid vs Inter Predicted Lineups.

Goalkeeper: Sommer

Defenders: Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni

Midfielders: Augusto, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco

Forwards: Thuram, Martinez

Atletico Madrid vs Inter Injuries

Let's explore the Atletico Madrid vs Inter injuries ahead of the high-voltage clash. The hosts will be without the likes of Jan Oblak, Marcos Llorente, and Robin Le Normand due to injuries. Below's a table for the Atletico Madrid Injury Update.

Inter also have a few important players missing from the encounter, like Denzel Dumfries and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Here is the full list from the Inter Injury Update.

Sportsdunia’s Atletico Madrid vs Inter Prediction

Let's take a look at the Atletico Madrid vs Inter prediction. We go for a 1-1 scoreline at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez being the scorers from their respective sides.

The fixture will be intensely contested between the two teams, with a lot of fouls being committed on either half of the pitch. Atletico would create fewer chances than Inter in the match, but it will be the Argentine forward who will break the deadlock first. We expect Inter to come back in the game with a goal from Lautaro Martinez in the second half. For updates regarding other matches like the Atletico Madrid vs Inter prediction, keep following Sportsdunia!

Sportsdunia's Atletico Madrid vs Inter Prediction: 1-1