Italian Serie A - Inter Milan VS AC Milan Prediction
Italian Serie A - Inter Milan VS AC Milan
Match Time: 23-09-2024 02:45 Monday (GMT+8)
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Inter Milan
Simone Inzhagi does have a full complement of the squad to enter this derby with optimism, with Tajon Buchanan the only personnel missing from action. Having rested a few of his critical stars for the midweek UEFA Champions League clash, the manager does have the luxury of picking his best team for the Derby della Madonnina.
Inzaghi could also have Federico Dimarco back in contention after he missed the Manchester City clash with a muscular problem. So, Carlos Augusto could return to the bench. Lautaro Martinez, who was on the bench for that game as part of his recent injury management, should start up front in place of Mehdi Taremi.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan should return to the midfield in place of the impressive Piotr Zielinski, while Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu should continue to feature. Benjamin Pavard should also return to the backline at the expense of Yann Bisseck, while Denzel Dumfries should replace Darmian.
AC Milan
In contrast, Milan has a rather long list of injured stars who Fonseca cannot call upon. Ismael Bennacer, Alessandro Florenzi, Malick Thiaw, and Marco Sportiello are all sideline dand will miss the game.
The injury to the second-choice goalkeeper has caused further distress as Mike Maignan was taken off in midweek against Manchester City, sparking rumours he is badly injured. In that case, teenager Lorenzo Torriani will have come in place, although Fonseca expects the France international keeper to take his place between the sticks.
In the attack, the manager might have to choose between Alvaro Morata and Tammy Abraham to lead the line. However, given the occasion, the Spaniard’s experience could play a significant role in Fonseca’s thinking. Pulisic and Rafael Leao are pencilled in to start in the attacking third, while Tijani Reijnders will continue to play in that advanced midfield role.
Inter Milan possible starting lineup:
Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
AC Milan possible starting lineup:
Maignan; Emerson, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Fofana, Loftus-Cheek; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Morata
Inter Milan vs AC Milan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
*The two Milan giants have a long-standing rivalry and have met 239 times in competitive games. Inter have the upper hand in these meetings with 91 wins. Milan have 79 wins to their name and 69 games have ended in draws.
*Inter secured a league double against Milan last season, with a 7-2 win on aggregate. They are on a six-game winning streak against their arch-rivals.
*AC Milan have just one win in their last six league outings. Inter Milan, on the other hand, head into the match on a seven-game unbeaten streak.
*Both teams have scored nine times in four league games thus far. Inter have a better defensive record, conceding three fewer goals (3).
Prediction: Inter Milan 2-1 AC Milan
History awaits Simone Inzaghi's Inter side, as they are proven winners when it really matters, while Milan are currently some way short of their best. It will be seven derby wins on the spin for the Nerazzurri, whose squad depth and tactical acumen far exceeds that of their Rossoneri rivals.
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