Another edition of the hotly contested Milan derby takes center stage at the San Siro as AC Milan will play host to their cross-town rivals Inter.
As is often the case, this match means more than just a heated rivalry in this edition. Inter trail Napoli by three points with a game in hand, and with a significantly better goal differential, they can take over the the lead in the title race with a win.
Milan, meanwhile, have slumped all the way down to eighth, as their issues this season have remained even as Sergio Conceicao took over for Paulo Fonseca at the helm. They lost to Juventus in league play two weeks prior, and fell to Dinamo Zagreb in the final league phase match of the Champions League midweek.
The Sporting News takes a closer look at this matchup with both title implications and bragging rights on the line.
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AC Milan vs. Inter prediction, odds
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These two teams almost always play extremely tight games, that much is true. The last three Milan derbies have all been decided by a single goal, while the same is true for five of the last seven.
Yet in their current form and squad makeup, Inter are just plain better. They should have won the Supercoppa Italiana, and are just the more skilled side. AC Milan have won each of the last two, and that run should come to an end here. If it doesn’t, Inter will have a lot of questions to answer for yet another missed opportunity
| |
DraftKings
(USA) |
| AC Milan win |
+300 |
| Draw |
+255 |
| Inter win |
-120 |
Both teams
to score |
Y: -150
N: +120 |
Over / Under
2.5 goals |
O: -135
U: -105 |
AC Milan
-0.5 goals |
+105 |
Inter
+0.5 goals |
-130 |
AC Milan vs. Inter match facts
- Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 6 p.m. local (12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT)
- Location: San Siro (Milan, Italy)
- Referee: Daniele Chiffi
- Last meeting: Inter 2-3 AC Milan (Jan. 6, 2025 | Supercoppa Italiana)
AC Milan vs. Inter best bet
- Pick: Over 2.5 total goals
- Odds: -145 (BetMGM)
While Serie A clubs aren’t necessarily prone to scoring goals and hitting overs, these two clubs have been chaotic enough this year to do the job. Each of the last four Milan derbies have gone over the total, with a combined 17 goals between them.
The main goal scorers for both these clubs are healthy and in good form, and it’s the defensive unit that is struggling the most for Milan.
AC Milan vs. Inter prop bet
- Pick: Lautaro Martinez anytime goal scorer
- Odds: +160 on DraftKings
Sometimes the easy choice is the right one, especially when the odds are this favorable.
Lautaro Martinez had a very difficult end to 2024, but he has exploded to life in the new year. With a goal in each of his last three matches, the Argentine looks back to his best at the head of the Inter attack.
He’s also been a menace for AC Milan in the past, as you can imagine. He scored in the last meeting as Inter fell in the Supercoppa Italiana, and he has a goal contribution in three of the last four league games. With three of those four contributions being assists, Lautaro is due for himself to finish one off himself, as he’s not a volume chance creator for teammates.
The Milan derby is always a highly anticipated match in Serie A, and this weekend’s clash between AC Milan and Inter is set to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams are in top form and fighting for the Scudetto, making this match a crucial one in the title race.
AC Milan currently sit in second place in the league table, just behind Inter. They have been in impressive form this season, with striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic leading the charge. Inter, on the other hand, have been in scintillating form, with Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez forming a deadly partnership up front.
In terms of odds, Inter are slight favorites to win the match, with bookmakers offering odds of around 2.20 for an Inter victory. AC Milan are not far behind, with odds of around 2.80 for a Milan win. A draw is also a possibility, with odds of around 3.30.
When it comes to betting tips, it’s always a good idea to consider the form of both teams and the history of the fixture. Both teams have been scoring freely this season, so a bet on both teams to score could be a good option. Over 2.5 goals is also a good bet, given the attacking talent on display.
In terms of best bets, a bet on Inter to win and both teams to score could be a good option, with odds of around 4.00. Alternatively, a bet on over 2.5 goals and both teams to score could also be a good bet, with odds of around 3.00.
Overall, this Milan derby is set to be a closely contested match, with both teams in top form. It’s sure to be a thrilling encounter, and one that is not to be missed.
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