Inter vs AC Milan Preview
- Tournament: Serie A
- Date: Sunday, Sep 22
- Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
- Venue: San Siro, Italy
Serie A title-holders Inter Milan will play host to arch-rivals AC Milan in their first Milan derby of the 2024/25 Serie A season at San Siro. The Nerazzurri are heading into the domestic league after they struggled to break down Man City in the Champions League opener on Wednesday evening.
Hosts Inter will lock horns with AC Milan in a highly-anticipated fixture and boast an aggregate score of 14-2 having won six consecutive derbies across three competitions. Simone Inzagh’s men would aim to secure a crucial three points which will move the manager into second place for the most derby wins as a coach. They are unbeaten on a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
Meanwhile, AC Milan suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool in their last game and recorded their first win of the season in the last game against Venezia. They currently sit 10th in the Serie A standings and new manager Paulo Fonseca’s position is already under threat.
Inter Team News
Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco is expected to return in time in the Milan derby from a muscular problem. Tajon Buchanan is still recovering from a fractured tibia and will not be available for the next few weeks.
AC Milan Team News
As for AC Milan, they will lead the line with either of their marquee summer signings Alvaro Morata or Tammy Abraham. Players like Ismael Bennacer (ankle), Alessandro Florenzi (ACL), and Malick Thiaw (ankle) will continue in the treatment room.
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Inter vs AC Milan Predicted Lineups
Inter predicted lineup (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Sommer
Defenders: Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni
Midfielders: Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco
Forwards: Thuram, Martinez
AC Milan predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Maignan
Defenders: Emerson, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez
Midfielders: Fofana, Loftus-Cheek, Reijnders
Forwards: Pulisic, Morata, Leao
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off 239 times in the past, with Inter Milan winning 91 of those games. AC Milan has only won 79 matches between both sides, whereas the remaining 69 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| April 22, 2024 | AC Milan 1-2 Inter | Serie A |
| September 16, 2023 | Inter 5-1 AC Milan | Serie A |
| May 16, 2023 | Inter 1-0 AC Milan | Champions League |
| May 10, 2023 | AC Milan 0-2 Inter | Champions League |
| February 05, 2023 | Inter 1-0 AC Milan | Serie A |
Key Players to Watch in Inter vs AC Milan
Lautaro Martinez (Inter)
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has been one of the deadliest strikers in Europe in the last few seasons and has been instrumental to Inter Milan’s success in recent years. But the Argentine striker is yet to find the back of the net this season and has been far from his usual standards. Martinez who scored eight goals from 16 matches against AC Milan hopes to end his goal drought in the Milan derby.
Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
Former Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic has set an incredible tone in the new campaign after bagging three goals and two assists in five games across all competitions. The 26-year-old is now the captain and the face of the United States Men’s National Team.
Inter vs AC Milan Prediction
The hosts are coming off a goalless draw against Manchester City in the Champions League and it has been a slow start for the Serie A champions this season. Inter have managed only two wins from their first four Serie A fixtures but have won nine of the last 14 Serie A meetings against AC Milan and will aim to take maximum points this weekend.
As for AC Milan, they are languishing 10th in the table as they have picked only one win from their last four domestic fixtures. They sustained a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool despite Christian Pulisic taking an early lead in the first half. The players have been exposed at the back as they are struggling to find a rhythm under Paulo Fonseca.
Predicted Score: Inter 2-1 AC Milan (Watch Live)
Where to Watch Inter vs AC Milan Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | Paramount Plus, SiriusXM |
| UK | TNT Sports, Onefootball |
| India | GXR World website |
FAQs
Q. When is Inter vs AC Milan?
The Inter vs AC Milan game will be played on 22nd September at San Siro.
Q. Where to watch Inter vs AC Milan live for free?
The game between Inter and AC Milan can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Inter vs AC Milan?
The predicted score for Inter vs AC Milan is 2-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Inter vs AC Milan?
Both sides have met 239 times in the past. Inter managed 91 wins, with AC Milan only securing 79 whereas the remaining 69 matches ended in a draw.