April 1, 2025
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AC Milan v Inter Milan Preview & Betting Tips
Wednesday | 19:00 UTC | Coppa Italia Semi-Final, First Leg
It’s derby time again in Milan as AC host Inter at San Siro for the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final. After going unbeaten in 3 meetings with Inter this season, the Rossoneri will look to strike first- but Inzaghi’s in-form Nerazzurri won’t go down easy.
Milan Struggling to Keep Clean Sheets
AC Milan come into this one on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Napoli, and their recent form has been patchy. Sergio Conceição’s side have won just 2 of their last 6, and defensive frailties continue to haunt them- conceding in each of their last 7games.
On the plus side, they’ve scored in 8 straight matches. The likes of Pulisic and Leão give them firepower, but unless they tighten up at the back, they risk falling behind in this two-legged tie.
Inter on the Up
Inter Milan are hitting stride at just the right time. They’re unbeaten in their last 8 across all competitions and have found the net at least twice in each of their last 5. That attacking momentum carried them past Lazio in the last round and helped them bag a 2-1 win over Udinese at the weekend.
But defensively, they’ve also shown some vulnerability- keeping just 1 clean sheet in their last 4. Expect them to go all-out to get an away result and tilt the tie in their favour.
How the Bookies See It
According to Mega Dice, Inter Milan are 2.14 favourites to win the first leg. AC Milan are priced at 3.45 for the home win, while the draw is available at 3.40.
Head-to-Head: Milan Edge This Season
While Inter hold the historical edge since 2010 with 20 wins to Milan’s 14 with 9 draws, it’s the red side of the city who have had the better of things this season. AC Milan have won 2 and drawn 1 of their 3 meetings in 2024/25, including a 3-2 win in the Supercoppa Italiana. Both teams have scored in the previous 5 head-to-heads.
Players to Watch
Marcus Thuram has 16 goals this season and will be Inter’s main attacking outlet, especially with Lautaro Martinez a doubt. He’s a strong candidate to score anytime.
Christian Pulisic is in fine form with 15 goals in all competitions, including 3 in his last 3 and 2 against Inter this season, he’ll be key for Milan again.
Probable Lineups
AC Milan: Maignan; Walker, Pavlovic, Gabbia, Hernandez; Fofana, Musah; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Abraham
Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Zalewski, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Arnautovic
Stephen’s Betting Tips
Expect another thrilling Milan derby, with both sides capable in front of goal but shaky defensively.
My Picks:
✅ Both Teams To Score – 1.60 | Mega Dice
✅ Thuram Anytime Goalscorer – 2.90 | Mega Dice
✅ Pulisic Anytime Goalscorer – 3.70 | Mega Dice
Odds are correct at time of writing.
