Inter Milan vs AC Milan
Italian Serie A.
Date: Sunday 21 October 2018
Kick-Off: 19:30 UK,
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (Milan)
Team News
Inter Milan
Inter Milan will head into this game with one injury concern with Matias Vecino limping off against Japan on Tuesday during the international break but initial reports have suggested that the Uruguayan should be fit for the Derby della Madonnina putting Luciano Spalletti at ease knowing he has a full squad to select from. With a number of important games on the horizon, Vecino may not be risked, knowing that a key encounter against FC Barcelona is in four days which makes Roberto Gagliardini a favourite to start. The defensive midfielder has been in fine form since his call up to the side last month.
Marcelo Brozović should partner him in midfield. The Croatian has silently impressed with his statistics placing him as one of the hardest working midfielders in the league. He sits third in balls won in Serie A this season (41) behind Kalidou Koulibaly (43) and Allan (44). His running statistics are impressive with an average of 11.88km per game across 607 minutes played. The central midfielder has been an absolute monster for Inter this season and his importance to the team has quietly slipped by everyone. Keeping the game ticking and pulling players out of position has been a key component for the front four to thrive on.
The front four should be a relatively straightforward choice for Spalletti having found his strongest attacking lineup. Ivan Perisic, Matteo Politano, Radja Nainggolan and Mauro Icardi should lead the line.
Expected Inter Milan Line up (4-2-3-1): Handanovic; Asamoah, Skriniar, De Vrij, D’Ambrosio; Gagliardini, Brozović; Perisic, Nainggolan, Politano; Icardi
A.C Milan
Milan will look to continue their winning run with a significant victory over the Nerazzurri. Four Milan players were called-up by Azzurri coach Roberto Mancini for Italy’s games against Ukraine and Poland, but Romagnoli and Cutrone left the training camp early after suffering from fatigue having played an important role for Milan thus far.
The Rossoneri should continue with the same side that beat Chievo before the international break with one change in Alessio Romanogli replacing Cristián Zapata in the heart of defence.
Expected Milan Line up (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Abate, Romanogli, Musacchio, Rodríguez; Kessié, Biglia, Bonaventura; Suso, Higauin, Çalhanoğlu
Inter Milan vs AC Milan: Head-to-head statistics
Inter is unbeaten in the last four Serie A clashes between the Milan sides, 1 win and 2 draws.
Their last meeting was at AC Milan’s home that ended goal-less, the three games prior to that saw over 2.5 goals with both teams scoring.
AC Milan is chasing the first away win against Inter since 2010, drew and lost 4 each since.
Inter Milan vs AC Milan: Betting tips
BTTS – YES at 1.67 (2/3)
DRAW at 3.30 (23/10).