AC Milan vs Inter Milan Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News| Serie A, February 2, 2025

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Preview

• Tournament: Serie A
• Date: Sunday, February 2
• Kick-off Time: 5:00 pm GMT
• Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy

Matchday 23 of the Serie A 2024/25 season will include AC Milan and Inter Milan clashing on Sunday evening at the iconic San Siro Stadium. It is one of the biggest fixtures not only in Italian football but also in the world. Milan, who will start the game as the hosts, sit in the seventh spot with 34 points. Inter, on the other hand, is in running for a second successive Scudetto, sitting in second, three points behind Napoli with a game in hand. The AC Milan vs Inter Milan fixture has already been played out twice this season with the former getting the win on both occasions. Fireworks, drama, and controversy are guaranteed whenever these two heavyweights from the city of Milan clash and this time should be no different.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent matches of AC Milan. In the last six games, the club has collected three victories, along with two defeats and a draw. The Rossoneri suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Dinamo Zagreb in the last round of the UEFA Champions League, missing out on an automatic qualification spot. Coach, Sergio Conceicao has certainly brought with himself a breath of fresh air in the Milan dressing room. The 19-time Italian champions have scored eight seven goals in the last five games and have kept a total of eight clean sheets in the league so far. Milan averages 54.6% of the ball and 1.5 goals per match this season in the Serie A.

Inter’s recent form has been an encouraging one. The defending champions have won five and drawn one of their last five outings with an aggregate score of 14-3. Unlike its arch-rivals, Inter Milan finished in the top eight of the Champions League and has already secured a place in the round of 16. Simone Inzaghi’s men have displayed an improvement over last season’s performance which presents a scary prospect for the rest of the division. The Nerazzrurri are the front runners for a second title in a row. Inter has scored 2.6 goals per game in the league which is the highest and has conceded only 0.9 goals per game, ranking only behind Napoli. Left-wingback, Federico Dimarco ranks first in the Serie A when it comes to big chances created (12).

AC Milan Team News

Sergio Conceicao did not hold back in the two clubs’ last meeting in the final of the Super Cup and is once again expected to go in with an attacking mindset. Unfortunately, Alessandro Florenzi, Emerson Royal, Malick Thiaw, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not be able to take part in this historic fixture due to their respective injury woes. Youssouf Fofana will also miss out due to a suspension.

Inter Milan Team News

Simone Inzaghi will be delighted to have the majority of his squad available for selection against AC Milan. Third-choice goalkeeper, Raffaele Di Gennaro is the only name on the injury list currently due to a finger discomfort. The Italian coach will feel that he has an upper hand over his Portuguese counterpart when it comes to bench strength.

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AC Milan vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineups

AC Milan Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Maignan

Defenders: Calabria, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Hernandez

Midfielders: Musah, Bennacer, Pulisic

Forwards: Musah, Leao, Morata

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Sommer

Defenders: Darmian, de Vrij, Bastoni

Midfielders: Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco

Forwards: Thuram, Martinez

AC Milan vs Inter Milan H2H Record

For the first time in a long while, AC Milan has managed to build a winning streak over Inter Milan. Under the leadership of Simone Inzaghi, Inter has built a reputation of being the heavy favourite in this tie. Overall, in the last five head-to-head matches, Milan and Inter have won two and three games respectively.

Key Players to Watch in AC Milan vs Inter Milan

Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)

When many expected Lautaro Martinez to continue his rich goalscoring form of last season, it is Marcus Thuram who has emerged as the main man in attack for the champions this season. The Frenchman is behind only Mateo Retegui when it comes to the race for the Serie A Golden Boot with 13 goals to his name. Thuram has formed a formidable partnership with Lautaro Martinez and the two have developed a mutually beneficial relationship. The 27-year-old has recorded just 1.0 xG in his last five league matches.

Rafael Leao (AC Milan)

Rafael Leao has often caused trouble to the Inter backline in the Milan derby. His relentless dribbling and pace can hurt any defence in the world and Milan fans will hope that the winger is at his best against the club’s fiercest rivals. Leao’s profile is highlighted by close control, agility, acceleration, and speed. Rafael Leao would have hoped for a better return this season so far, having scored just four goals in the league. The 25-year-old has 0.7 xG in his last five matches.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Prediction

The Milan derby is influenced by several factors beyond human logic. Passion, emotions, and the hunger for the three points will play a big part in the outcome of the fixture. However, going by the form along with the individual and collective quality, Inter Milan will be the side to bank on for the victory.

Predicted Score: AC Milan 1-3 Inter Milan

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