Serie A action returns this week with the Milan Derby, and we expect a crunch clash as both teams have had a perfect start to the season. Inter Milan has often dominated this derby in the last few years, and they beat their city rivals over two legs in the UEFA Champions League knockout last season. AC Milan would be looking to end their poor run against Inter Milan while the Nerrazurri can make it five wins in a row in the Derby della Madonnina.
The Nerazzurri put four goals past Fiorentina in a dazzling performance a few weeks ago to pick up their third league win of the season. Inter Milan is yet to concede a goal in the league, and they would be looking to shut out Milan’s attack.
Milan grabbed a hard-fought 2-1 win against AS Roma in the league, and they have been able to keep up the chase with Inter Milan. The Rossoneri have won all their league games, but they are not so compact defensively despite having good defensive numbers last season.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Italian Serie A season 2023-24, Matchday 4 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milano, Italy |
| 🗓️ Date: | 16 September 2023 |
| ⏰ Time: | 5:00 p.m. GMT on Saturday |
Inter Milan is the favorite to win this game according to the bookmakers, and they are priced at 2.15 (23/20) to win this match, while the Rossoneri is valued at 3.40 (12/5) to take all three points. Both teams are level on points heading into this game, and the odds for a tie outcome are worth 3.50 (5/2).
Simone Inzaghi’s team was fantastic last season, and they are a strong contender for the league title according to season’s Serie A 2023 predictions. Inter Milan has won their opening three matches, and they are statistically the best team in the league. The Nerazzurri strengthened the attack this summer with the signings of Alexis Sanchez, Marcus Thuram, and Marko Arnautoviz. Yan Sommer replaced Andre Onana, who joined Manchester United this summer, and Inter Milan has a very competitive team.
AC Milan had one of the best windows for a team in the Italian league. Not only did they make good signings in attack and midfield, the Rossoneri also managed to keep important players like Mike Maignan and Rafael Leao, who have been linked to clubs throughout the window. AC Milan also has a perfect record in the league, with three wins from three matches. They have matched Inter Milan’s goal return but kept just one clean sheet in three league games.
Inter Milan has won the last four meetings between these two teams, and they have kept four consecutive clean sheets against their neighbors. The Nerrazurrri leads the overall head-to-head statistics on the Milan Derby as they chase a fifth consecutive victory.
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Inter Milan can go clear at the top with a win in this game and they have been in electrifying form. Both teams have three wins each, but the Nerazzurri have been more convincing and have a stronger squad. Inter Milan is on a five-game winning streak, and even during the preseason, they only failed to win once in a 1-1 draw against Al Nassr.
Simone Inzaghi’s team has one of the best backlines in the league, and their attack is very clinical. Inter Milan defeated the Rossoneri four times last season and they have a very good chance to make this match their fifth consecutive derby win. Backing Inter Milan to take all three points is a very valuable option in this game.
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The two Milan teams have scored the most goals in the Serie A after three games, with each side netting eight goals in total, an average of 2.67 goals per game. Inter Milan conceded a few good chances in the 4-0 win against Fiorentina, and a team like Milan is good enough to find the back of the net against the Nerazzurri. Stefano Pioli’s Milan team has kept just one clean sheet from three Serie A games and they have conceded in their last two games. Both teams are in good scoring form, and it is difficult to see either side keeping a clean sheet in this game.
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Inter Milan would be playing with a lot of confidence in this game as they have been very successful against AC Milan in the last few meetings. The home team has not conceded a goal in four consecutive games in this derby, and with a few key defensive reinforcements, AC Milan is very unlikely to score more than a goal in this game. Olivier Giroud is out of this game through an injury, and his absence has influenced Milan’s odds on football betting apps. A bet on AC Milan to score less than two goals is a very safe option in this game with good value.
Stefano Sensi returned to the Inter Milan team after his loan spell with Monza but he is absent from this game as he recovers from a muscle injury. Inter Milan is expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram starting in attack.
AC Milan has a few names absent from the first league Derby della Madonnina of the season, and Olivier Giroud is a notable absence in attack. Fikayo Tomori picked up a red card against AS Roma, and he is suspended for this game. Ismael Bennacer and Pierre Kalulu are unfit to participate in this game. Noah Okafor has a chance to start as the center forward while Ruben Loftus-Cheek is expected to retain his slot in midfield.
The Milan Derby features this week in the Italian Serie A, and there are great offers from the bookmakers. You can make extra cash from this game by using our expert betting tips and predictions.
