With a 1-0 lead to take to the Vicente Calderon, Atletico Madrid will be very excited about their chances of progressing to the quarter finals of the Champions League. Given it is their first Champions League campaign for many years, a last eight place would be very impressive for Diego Simeone’s men.

For AC Milan, it is a matter of putting in their best performance of the season when they visit Atletico, and hoping that it is enough to get them into the next phase. They will have to get Mario Balotelli on the ball more, because they will need two or three goals in Madrid to progress.

Odds for the game reflect the current situation of both sides. While Atletico are only 3 points off top spot in La Liga, AC Milan are well adrift in Italy. Atletico are at 1/2 with the bookmakers to win this game, with AC Milan at 6. The draw is 17/5. Detailed odds for the game can be found here.

The fact that AC Milan are all the way out at 6 with some bookmakers to win makes them a more enticing bet. Despite their excellence this season, Atletico Madrid are showing a few signs of waning. They lost 3-0 in the league recently to Osasuna, along with the 5-0 aggregate loss to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. With a Madrid derby on the horizon, their focus may be elsewhere, allowing AC Milan the chance to grab an unlikely away win and make it to the quarter finals.

There are some interesting correct score bets on offer for this game. A 2-1 AC Milan win, which would put them through, is priced at 22 with some bookmakers. On the other hand, a 1-0 or 2-1 Atletico Madrid win can be found at prices of 7 and 8 respectively. A detailed look at the correct score odds is available on this page.

Mario Balotelli, Diego Costa and David Villa are good shouts for a first goalscorer bet for this fixture, with all three strikers in great form this season.