This week provides a mouthwatering second Derby Della Madonnina of the season as second-placed Inter Milan try to overthrow AC Milan. The match schedules for Tuesday at San Siro with kickoff at 1045 pm.
AC Milan kept their title of ‘Winter Champions’ despite a 3-0 loss to Atalanta during the weekend. They continue their quest for a sixth Coppa Italia trophy against their San Siro rivals in the quarter-finals.
Both sides will put their Scudetto chase on hold as they turn their attention to chasing Coppa glory. The Nerazzurri have not lifted a trophy in the last decade and are set for their first domestic double post-Mourinho era.
The Rossoneri’s drought goes back to 2003 when Rivaldo, Andriy Shevchenko and current coach Benevento coach Pippo Inzaghi in their win against Roma. Inter Milan have no European commitments after their Champions League campaign came to a halt.
On the other hand, injury-struck Milan resumes their Europa League duty next month and remain focused on preserving their narrowing lead in the league. Their continued clash of fixtures continues to be a major problem for Stefan Pioli who played even three times in a week.
Zlatan Ibranmohivic will contend nothing more than overcoming his former side. In their last meeting in October, the Swedish’s brace brought an end to Inter’s recent derby monopoly.
Inter Milan vs AC Milan Head to Head
Both sides have 33 games against each other with Inter taking home 17 wins while Milan with ten wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Udinese 0-0 Inter
Inter 2-0 Juventus
Fiorentina 1-2 Inter
Roma 2-2 Inter
Sampdoria 2-1 Inter
Away
Milan 0-3 Atalanta
Cagliari 0-2 Milan
Milan 0-0 Torino
Milan 1-3 Juventus
Benevento 0-2 Milan
Inter Milan Team News
Antoni Conte is known for reverting back to a 3-5-2 formation when it comes to a derby. Danilo D’Ambrosio remains out of action. The midfield options could either feature Stefano Sensi or Roberto Gagliardini. We expect the same collaboration upfront of Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez.
AC Milan Team News
Goalkeeper Donnaruma sets to miss this clash meaning Ciprian Tatarusanu might start between the sticks. A major boost for Piolo is the returning Alessio Romagnoli while Tomori could get his first start. Stand-in Pierre Kalulu might start on the bench this time round. Hakan Calhanoglu remains unavailable due to Covid 19.
Prediction and Odds
It might take extra time to break off the deadlock between both sides. However, the injury plague could cost AC Milan.
Inter Milan Win
Both Teams to Score
Goals Over 2.5