AC Milan vs Inter: Live Stream, Prediction & Lineups

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Match Overview

AC Milan and Inter Milan renew their historic rivalry on Sunday evening at the San Siro. Following a five-goal thriller in Saudi Arabia during the Supercoppa Italiana, this derby comes at a crucial moment in the season. Inter are determined to close the gap on league leaders Napoli in their bid for back-to-back Scudetti, while Milan are eager to secure a rare derby hat-trick and keep their European hopes alive.

AC Milan have had mixed fortunes this season. Their important 2-1 win over Inter in September ended a difficult losing streak, but inconsistency in the league has seen them fall 16 points behind their city rivals. However, under new manager Sergio Conceicao, Milan have shown flashes of resilience. A memorable comeback win in the Supercoppa Italiana and recent victories against Girona and Parma have raised hopes for a turnaround. The derby will test whether Conceicao can become only the second manager in 35 years to win his first two derbies.

Inter Milan, meanwhile, are in strong form. After a slow start, they have found their rhythm under Simone Inzaghi. With star striker Lautaro Martinez in brilliant form—recently scoring a hat-trick against Monaco—Inter have surged into second place, just three points behind Napoli. Their potent attack, which has netted 55 goals this season, combined with an extremely solid defense that has kept numerous clean sheets, makes them the team to beat on the night.

Team News & Tactics

AC Milan

Sergio Conceicao faces tough selection decisions for this derby. Milan are dealing with several key absences:

Right-Back Concerns:
- New signing Kyle Walker may have to start as Milan struggle with injuries. Emerson Royal is out, and a fallout between club captain Davide Calabria and Conceicao has further complicated matters.
- Fikayo Tomori recently deputised at right-back and could be called upon again.
Midfield Issues:
- Youssouf Fofana is suspended, which disrupts Milan’s midfield balance.
- Other players such as Malick Thiaw, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Alessandro Florenzi are unavailable.
Attack:
- With Alvaro Morata’s future uncertain, Tammy Abraham is expected to lead the line.

Conceicao is likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation:

Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
Defence: Kyle Walker (right-back), Fikayo Tomori and Strahinja Pavlovic as central defenders, and Theo Hernandez at left-back.
Midfield: A double pivot of Ismael Bennacer and Yunus Musah will protect the back while linking to the attack.
Attacking Midfield: Christian Pulisic on the right, Tijjani Reijnders as the central playmaker, and Rafael Leao on the left.
Striker: Tammy Abraham leads the attack.

Probable AC Milan Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Maignan; Walker, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Bennacer, Musah; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Abraham

Inter Milan

Inter enter the derby with only minor fitness issues:

Key Absentees:
- Joaquin Correa is confirmed out.
- Hakan Calhanoglu is doubtful with a calf issue, and defender Francesco Acerbi is managing a hamstring problem.

Inzaghi is expected to stick with his preferred 3-5-2 formation:

Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
Defence: A back three of Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, and Alessandro Bastoni.
Wing-Backs:
- Denzel Dumfries will operate on the right and has been in excellent form.
- Federico Dimarco will take the left flank, offering width and accurate crosses.
Midfield: Nicolo Barella will drive the play in midfield alongside Kristjan Asllani and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Attack:
- Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram will lead the line. Martinez, known as ‘El Toro’, is in top form and looking to hit double figures in Serie A for the sixth consecutive season.

Probable Inter Milan Lineup (3-5-2):
Sommer; Pavard, de Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram

Key Stats

Derby Dominance:
- AC Milan have won the last two Milan derbies in all competitions, matching the total victories they managed in the previous 13 derbies combined.
- A win on Sunday would be Milan’s first instance of three consecutive derby victories since 2011 under Massimiliano Allegri.
Inter’s Record:
- Inter have won 70 matches and scored 259 goals in Serie A against AC Milan, though they have also drawn 56 games against the Rossoneri.
- In the last seven derbies under Inzaghi, the results are evenly split—three wins each and one draw.
Defensive Feats:
- Inter have kept clean sheets in their last seven away Serie A games, with a combined scoreline of 23-0.
- Achieving a clean sheet in this derby would equal Milan’s all-time record of eight consecutive away clean sheets set in 1994.
Performance Against Top Sides:
- When facing the current top eight in Serie A, Milan have struggled, earning just five points this season—winning only once in such matches, with that win coming against Inter in the reverse fixture.

Player to Watch

Kyle Walker

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In his first Derby della Madonnina for AC Milan since joining from Manchester City, Kyle Walker will be under the spotlight. Known for his blistering pace and strong defensive skills, Walker will be tested as he faces Inter’s dangerous left-sided attack. His ability to track Inter’s attacking runs—especially from Federico Dimarco and Lautaro Martinez—will be crucial. Walker’s performance could be the key to Milan neutralizing Inter’s threats on the left flank.

AC Milan vs Inter Prediction

With both teams eager to claim bragging rights in this storied derby, expect a tightly contested match. Inter’s clinical finishing and solid defensive record, coupled with their recent form, give them a slight edge. However, AC Milan’s determination to build momentum under Conceicao could see them edge the contest.

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