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The Serie returns tomorrow with a very thrilling game, the Milan Derby. Two heavyweights, Inter Milan and AC Milan, are set to face off against each other tomorrow at the historical San Siro. The two teams started their league campaign brilliantly, winning all three games they have played so far. Tomorrow’s derby is a great chance for both sides to make a difference in the point table.
Stats & Facts
AC Milan VS Inter Milan, known as the Milan Derby, is one of the biggest rivalries on the planet. Both teams have produced tons of legends in football. However, Iner Milan have done very impressive against their arch-rival, AC Milan.
They have defeated AC Milan in four consecutive meetings across all competitions. Inter Milan have never won five Milan Derbies in a row- the chance is here for the Nerazzurri to make another history. Moreover, The Nerazzurri have kept a clean sheet in each of their last four games against AC Milan, making a record in the history of Milan Derby.Â
Last year, both rivals faced off against each other in the semifinal of the UEFA Champions League, where Inter Milan eliminated AC Milan to go to the final. It is now time for AC Milan to take revenge.
Anyway, AC Milan’s recent records in Serie A against Inter Milan are also pretty impressive. They won three of their last six league meetings with the Nerazzurri. AC Milan lost two and tied the remaining one.
Team News
Argentine world cup winner Lautaro Martinez is having a great time with Inter Milan, scoring five goals in his three appearances for Inter Milan. He has returned to Italy after his international duty for Argentina. Inter boss Simione Inzagi will set up the frontline, keeping Lautaro in the center.
Alexis Sanchez has also returned, but Juan Cuadrado has sustained an injury during the international break. Inter Milan will miss the service of Francesco Acerb due to an injury.
As for AC Milan, defender Pierre Kalulu remains injured. Therefore, Simon Kjaer is the favorite to start in the heart of Milan’s defense. Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao have returned to Milan and are ready to play tomorrow.
The Possible Lineup for Inter Milan:
Sommer; Darmian, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
The Possible Lineup for AC Milan:
Maignan; Calabria, Thiaw, Kjaer, Hernandez; Loftus-Cheek, Krunic, Reijnders; Pulisic, Giroud, Leao
Prediction: Inter 2-1 Milan
Against AC Milan, Inter Milan has a strong recent record. After winning four successive Milan Derby, Inter Milan is the favorite for tomorrow’s high-voltage game. Moreover, Inter Milan’s defense is literally unbreakable! They didn’t concede a single goal after their first three games in Serie A, making them one of the strongest defensive side in Italy.
Betfair Odds
Inter: 2.16
Draw: 3.47
Milan: 3.47
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