AC Milan vs Inter Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview. Check the match preview, betting tips, useful info and football predictions for the match between AC Milan vs Inter in Serie A.
AC Milan vs Inter Match Preview
Derbies do not require context or season and this Milan derby definitely doesn’t require one. With the two Italian giants following the same path of redemption in this season, there is hope that this AC Milan vs Inter Milan fixture will set the tone for their future this season. What is in store for us? Check out below out AC Milan vs Inter prediction, preview and betting tips.
AC Milan
Milan were one of the biggest spenders in the summer transfer window and all the pre-season predictions were about how they will challenge Juventus for the Scudetto. But, a poor start to their season under Vincenzo Montella has put paid to their title hopes and all that is left right now is a qualification for the Champions League. Even that is largely because of their improved form under Gennaro Gattuso as they come into this AC Milan vs Inter Milan fixture on the back of an eight-match unbeaten streak (W6, D2). That has brought the Milan side back into the fight for European places and they start this weekend at seventh (44 pts, W13, D5, L8). That is still seven points behind the top-four, but considering their upswing of fortunes, it may not be long before they scale that gap.
Inter
Inter also started the season with high hopes of challenging for the Scudetto. In fact, they have been one of the early pacesetters leading the title race for a long period. However, over the past couple of months, their form has tapered down and the visitors have been consistently sliding down the table. They come into this AC Milan vs Inter Milan game fourth in the table (51 pts, W14, D9, L3) which is a whopping 18 points behind league leaders Napoli. All the talk about challenging for the title is gone and the focus now remains staying in the top-four and qualifying for the Champions League. The teams from third to fifth are separated by just two points and Inter know that they need to stop their rut of just two wins in 11 games (D6, L3).
AC Milan vs Milan H2H
Milan have lost only once in their last five Milan derbies against Inter in all competitions (W2, D2). They have also managed to find the net in each of these games.
AC Milan vs Inter Team News
Milan have a full squad to pick from, for this encounter. But, Gattuso may decide to go full tilt in the Europa League putting this game on the backburner.
Inter too have no injury concerns and Luciano Spaletti may decide to keep Borja Valero out of the playing in the first eleven.
AC Milan vs Inter Probable Line-ups
AC Milan: Donnarumma (GK), Calabria, Bonucci, Romagnoli, Rodriguez, Bonaventura, Biglia, Kessie, Suso, Kalinic, Calhanoglu.
Inter: Handanovic (GK), Cancelo, Miranda, Skriniar, D’Ambrosio, Gagliardini, Vecino, Karamoh, Candreva, Perisic, Icardi.
AC Milan vs Inter Prediction
This is the best chance for Gattuso to stamp his authority on Serie A. The jury is still out on his coaching, but he has proven to be successful in turning the fortunes around. We expect Milan to pick up some points from this fixture and it will be a huge surprise if Inter manage to get the better of their city rivals, so Asian handicap on home side looks like a good AC Milan vs Inter Prediction.