AC Milan vs Inter Milan: predicted lineups, odds, bet builder tips and team news for Saturday's Serie A derby. Get your betting angle before kick-off.
AC Milan vs Inter Milan Match Summary
Competition | Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Milan, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | BBC 2 |
The Milan derby is on BBC 2 on Saturday night, and AC Milan vs Inter Milan sets a wounded home side against the joint leaders of Serie A.
Milan threw away a lead and lost 4-2 to Bologna on Wednesday, Rúben Amorim's first Serie A defeat in charge. Fifth in the table, they need a response, and fast.
Inter have won eight of their opening nine Serie A matches and sit joint-top alongside Lazio. Cristian Chivu's reigning champions also have the division's highest-scoring attack.
The derby record pulls the other way. Milan are undefeated in their last eight matches against Inter in all competitions, which makes this messier than the table suggests.
AC Milan vs Inter Milan Form
Milan have scored at least two goals in five of their last six Serie A matches, so the attack isn't the problem. Holding on to a lead is, as Bologna showed. Adrien Rabiot is the man in form, scoring in each of his last three Serie A appearances, and he gives Amorim a real threat from midfield.
Inter are undefeated in their last 19 Serie A matches, and coming back from losing positions is one of their biggest strengths. Marcus Thuram has scored or assisted in six of his last seven Serie A appearances, which goes a long way towards covering for Lautaro Martínez's absence.
AC Milan vs Inter Milan Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
AC Milan: Pietro Terracciano (Injured/out), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Injured/out), Matteo Gabbia (Injured/out), Samuel Chukwueze (Injured/out), Alexis Saelemaekers (Injured/out), Fikayo Tomori (Injured/doubtful)
Inter Milan: Benjamin Pavard (Injured/out), Lautaro Martínez (Injured/out), Luis Henrique (Injured/out), John Stones (Injured/doubtful), Curtis Jones (Injured/doubtful)
AC Milan
AC Milan vs Inter Milan lineups are probable rather than confirmed, but Amorim gets three players back for the derby. Mario Gila returns at right-back, while Rabiot and Diego Moreira come back into the attacking midfield trio behind Gonçalo Ramos. Estupiñán and Bartesaghi are fighting over the left-back spot, and Tomori faces a late fitness test.
Inter Milan
Chivu is set to make several changes from the Venezia game. Josep Martínez returns in goal with Provedel dropping to the bench, and Carlos Augusto has the edge over Dimarco on the left flank. Francesco Pio Esposito is tipped to partner Thuram up front, with Bonny ready off the bench. Lautaro Martínez is the big absentee.
AC Milan vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineup
AC Milan
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlović, Bartesaghi; Musah, Modrić; Rabiot, Pulisic, Moreira; Ramos
Inter Milan
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Josep Martínez; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto; Thuram, Esposito
AC Milan vs Inter Milan Key Stats & Match Facts
Inter have received 2+ cards in 8 of their last 9 matches against AC Milan (Serie A).
AC Milan have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 9 matches against Inter (Serie A).
There have been 9+ shots on target in 5 of the last 6 meetings between Inter and AC Milan (Serie A).
Inter have had 6+ corners in 4 of their last 4 matches against AC Milan (Serie A).
Marcus Thuram has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 appearances against AC Milan (Serie A).
AC Milan vs Inter Milan Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Inter to win a derby with goals at both ends. Our AC Milan vs Inter Milan prediction backs the sharper attack, and the market agrees, with Inter priced at 21/20 (Bet365) and Milan at 11/4 (AK Bets). Milan have enough to find the net, but they have not shown they can protect a lead, and this Inter side punish that.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Our prediction projects a high-scoring derby. Of our AC Milan vs Inter Milan best bets, this is the pick. We have this down for 3.38 total goals, and Inter have scored at least twice in each of their last seven Serie A outings, so the line looks low.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both sides carry a goal threat in the derby. Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 10 meetings between AC Milan and Inter in Serie A, and finishing is one of Milan's genuine strengths. Lautaro Martínez is out, but Thuram and Esposito still give Inter more than enough to hold up their end.
AC Milan vs Inter Milan Bet Builder
Our AC Milan vs Inter Milan bet builder tips go all in on the Inter attack: two or more away goals, Thuram on target, Thuram to have at least two shots, and Inter to win.
Over 1.5 Total Away Goals: Inter have scored 2+ goals in each of their last seven Serie A matches. With or without Lautaro, this front line keeps delivering.
Marcus Thuram Over 0.5 Shots On Target: Thuram has recorded at least one shot on target in each of his last seven Serie A appearances. With Lautaro out, even more goes through him.
Marcus Thuram Over 1.5 Shots: He has attempted 2+ shots in each of his last eight Serie A appearances. He is the focal point of this attack, and he shoots on sight.
Inter Milan to win: Inter are unbeaten in their last 19 Serie A matches. Milan's eight-game unbeaten run in the derby is the hurdle, but the current form is all one way.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 2/1 and is as short as 37/20 elsewhere.
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AC Milan vs Inter Milan Talking Points
Amorim says Inter play "with its eyes closed", a nod to their ingrained positional rotations and collective chemistry, and breaking that rhythm is the whole job for his side. Christian Pulisic signed a contract extension to 2031 on the eve of the derby, and his creativity behind Ramos is Milan's best route to goal. Off the pitch, the two clubs unveiled Generali Stadium on 29 October as the name of their planned shared home. AC Milan vs Inter Milan betting odds have Inter as favourites, and on current form that is hard to argue with.
AC Milan vs Inter Milan Predictions FAQs
When is AC Milan vs Inter Milan?
AC Milan vs Inter Milan is on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 19:45 UK time.
Where is AC Milan vs Inter Milan being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan.
Where can I watch AC Milan vs Inter Milan?
AC Milan vs Inter Milan is available to watch on BBC 2.
What competition is AC Milan vs Inter Milan in?
AC Milan vs Inter Milan is a Serie A match.
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