Second-placed AC Milan host Serie A leaders Inter Milan in a huge derby at San Siro. Milan hope to cut the ten-point gap, while Inter look to strengthen their hold on top spot.
| Tournament: | Serie A |
|---|---|
| Venue: | San Siro, Milan |
| Date: | 08.03.2026 |
| Time: | 19:45 GMT |
AC Milan vs Inter Form and Head to Head
The home side, AC Milan, arrive after a solid 2-0 away win over Cremonese. Their recent form has been steady, with three wins, two draws and just one loss in their last six matches. Milan have been hard to beat, staying undefeated in 25 of their last 26 Serie A games, and their last three league matches have all seen under 2.5 goals.
League leaders Inter Milan come in after a goalless Coppa Italia draw with Como but have otherwise been in great league form. Inter have won eight straight Serie A matches, kept six clean sheets in their last eight, and scored at least two goals in each of their last six league games.
The latest derby went Milan’s way with a 1-0 win away at Inter. Historically, Milan have had the edge in recent meetings, winning four and drawing two of the last six clashes. However, Inter remain tough visitors, staying unbeaten in 13 of their last 14 away games against Milan.
Who is the Betting Favourite in AC Milan vs Inter?
Inter Milan are clear betting favourites to beat AC Milan in the Milan Derby. Latest odds imply roughly a 45% chance of an Inter win, around 30% for a draw and 28% for AC Milan.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| AC Milan | 12/5 | BresBet |
| Crystal Palace | 7/5 | AK Bets |
| Draw | 11/5 | BetVictor |
Odds last updated at 3PM Sunday, 8th March.
AC Milan vs Inter Team News
AC Milan will be without a couple of key players for this crucial derby. Santiago Giménez is sidelined due to an ankle injury, impacting their attacking options. Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also unavailable, nursing a broken jawbone, which will be a blow to their midfield solidity.
Inter also face significant absences for the derby. Midfielder Hakan Çalhanoglu is out with a muscle injury, while Denzel Dumfries is sidelined with an ankle problem. Adding to their woes, star striker Lautaro Martínez will miss the match due to a calf injury, a considerable setback given his prolific scoring record.
AC Milan vs Inter Predicted Lineups
AC Milan XI (3-5-2): Maignan; Winter, Tomori, Pavlovic; Athekame, Ricci, Jashari, Modric, Bartesaghi; Nkunku, Leão.
Inter XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Sucic, Mkhitaryan, Zielinski, Dimarco; Esposito, Thuram.
Lineups preview by WhoScored.
AC Milan vs Inter Match Facts
This Milan derby brings two of Serie A’s top sides together, with Inter Milan sitting comfortably at the top of the table. Inter arrive on the back of an excellent winning run, though they will miss the attacking threat of star forward Lautaro Martínez. Meanwhile, AC Milan have been solid in recent derby meetings and will lean on their counter-attacking speed and wing play.
Inter may control more of the ball and create more chances, but Milan’s organisation and resilience in big matches could make this a tight contest. A draw wouldn’t be a surprise if both sides cancel each other out.
Prediction: AC Milan 1-1 Inter
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Federico Dimarco has managed To Score Or Assist in 7 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 2/1 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Hakan Calhanoglu has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 23/20 at Coral while publishing.
Francesco Pio Esposito has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 6 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 10/13 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Adrien Rabiot has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 5 of their last 7 games.
Best odds of 8/11 at bet365 while publishing.
There have been 9+ shots on target in 7 of AC Milan's last 10 matches in Serie A.
Best odds of 11/10 at William Hill while publishing.
AC Milan vs Inter Bet Builder Tip
Our AC Milan vs Inter Bet Builder Tip is:
- Yes - Both Teams To Score
- F. Dimarco Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
- C. Pulisic Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
- Over 1.5 - Total Inter Milan Cards
Best odds of 21/2 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
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