AC Milan vs Inter Milan Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Match Summary

The Milan derby comes to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday night with plenty riding on it, as the Serie A leaders visit a wounded home side desperate for a response.

AC Milan threw away a lead in a 4-2 home defeat to Bologna on Wednesday, the first Serie A loss of Ruben Amorim's spell in charge, and confidence has taken a knock.

Inter, by contrast, have won eight of their opening nine Serie A matches. They sit joint-top of the log alongside Lazio, and Cristian Chivu's side are flying.

That is what makes our AC Milan vs Inter Milan prediction so tricky: Milan have lost none of their last 8 matches against Inter in all competitions, a hoodoo the leaders must break.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Form

Goals are not the problem for Milan, who have found the net at least twice in five of their past six Serie A fixtures. Adrien Rabiot is the hot hand, scoring in each of his three most recent Serie A appearances. The worry sits at the back: protecting a lead is a genuine soft spot, and Bologna punished exactly that.

Inter are purring, with 19 Serie A matches gone by without defeat. They have also bagged two or more goals in every one of their past seven Serie A games. Even with Lautaro Martínez sidelined, Marcus Thuram keeps the attack ticking, and this squad is deep enough to rotate without missing a beat.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

AC Milan: Alexis Saelemaekers (Injured/out), Pietro Terracciano (Injured/out), Matteo Gabbia (Injured/out), Samuel Chukwueze (Injured/out), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Injured/out), Fikayo Tomori (Injured/doubtful)

Inter Milan: Lautaro Martínez (Injured/out), Luis Henrique (Injured/out), Benjamin Pavard (Injured/out), John Stones (Injured/doubtful), Curtis Jones (Injured/doubtful)

AC Milan

Ruben Amorim has a major boost, with three players returning before the official AC Milan vs Inter Milan lineups land. Mario Gila is back at right-back, while Adrien Rabiot and Diego Moreira rejoin Christian Pulisic behind lone striker Gonçalo Ramos. Luka Modrić and Yunus Musah anchor the engine room, Estupiñán and Davide Bartesaghi are in a toss-up at left-back, and Fikayo Tomori faces a late fitness test.

Inter Milan

Chivu is set to make several changes from the Venezia game while sticking with his 3-5-2. Josep Martínez returns in goal with Provedel dropping to the bench, and Carlos Augusto holds the edge over Federico Dimarco on the left flank. Marcus Thuram and Francesco Pio Esposito are tipped to start up top, with Bonny ready to come off the bench.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineup

AC Milan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Mike Maignan; Mario Gila, Koni De Winter, Strahinja Pavlović, Davide Bartesaghi; Luka Modrić, Yunus Musah; Adrien Rabiot, Christian Pulisic, Diego Moreira; Gonçalo Ramos

Inter Milan

Formation: 3-5-2

Predicted Starting Lineup: Josep Martínez; Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni; Andy Diouf, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto; Marcus Thuram, Francesco Pio Esposito

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Key Stats & Match Facts

• Inter have picked up 2+ cards in 8 of their last 9 Serie A matches against AC Milan.
• There have been 28+ shots taken in 8 of Inter's last 8 Serie A matches.
• Marcus Thuram has scored or assisted in 6 of his last 7 Serie A appearances.
• Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 10 Serie A meetings between AC Milan and Inter.
• Inter have had 6+ corners in 4 of their last 4 Serie A matches against AC Milan.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: We are siding with Inter to take the points in a derby with goals at both ends. The away side carry a 52.4% implied probability of victory, and their knack of coming back from losing positions is exactly the quality that hurts a home side that struggles to see games out. Milan's derby record is a real hurdle, but this Inter attack has the tools to get through a back line that is there to be got at.

Best Bets

Over 2.5 goals (Total Goals Over/Under market). The model projects a high-scoring derby. Both attacks are in decent nick and both defences have shown cracks, so a projected total of 3.38 goals makes the over a natural fit. Factor in a 64.6% implied probability of both teams scoring and this has the makings of a messy, end-to-end derby.

Inter Milan in the Win Market Our second pick from this set of AC Milan vs Inter Milan best bets keeps faith with the log leaders. Inter rank second in the division for form. Milan sit down in seventh on that measure, and that gap in momentum outweighs the home side's derby hoodoo.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Bet Builder

Our AC Milan vs Inter Milan bet builder tips lean into the away side: Inter to win and score twice or more, plus Marcus Thuram shots and shots on target.

Inter Over 1.5 Total Away Goals: two or more goals in seven Serie A games running is the away side's current return, and Milan's back line has looked anything but secure.

Marcus Thuram Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: the forward has landed at least one effort on target in each of his previous seven Serie A appearances and leads the line with Lautaro Martínez out.

Marcus Thuram Over 1.5 Player Shots: he has fired off two or more efforts in all eight of his most recent Serie A outings. The AI probability on this leg sits at 87.74%.

Inter Milan in the Win Market: a 19-match unbeaten Serie A run says plenty about the away side's consistency, and that is what breaks a derby hoodoo.

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AC Milan vs Inter Milan Talking Points

Ruben Amorim has said Inter "can play with its eyes closed", and his answer is to press higher and keep the pressure on in the final third. That puts the spotlight on the engine room, where Luka Modrić has to win his duel with Nicolò Barella if Milan are to keep the ball in Inter's half. Cristian Chivu has played down the title significance and preached defensive compactness, but Inter's flanks are a soft spot against attacks down the wings, and Milan love to go down the left. Up top, Marcus Thuram against Strahinja Pavlović is the battle that could settle it. The market has noticed which way the wind is blowing: a glance at AC Milan vs Inter Milan betting odds shows Inter have shortened since the opening prices while Milan have drifted. Off the pitch, both clubs unveiled plans this week for the new Generali Stadium that will eventually replace San Siro.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Predictions FAQs

When is AC Milan vs Inter Milan?

AC Milan vs Inter Milan kicks off at 21:45 SAST on Saturday 31 October 2026.

Where is AC Milan vs Inter Milan being played?

The match is being played at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

What formations are expected in AC Milan vs Inter Milan?

AC Milan are predicted to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Inter Milan are predicted to play a 3-5-2.

Who is expected to start in goal for AC Milan and Inter Milan?

Mike Maignan is the probable starting goalkeeper for AC Milan, and Josep Martínez is the probable starting goalkeeper for Inter Milan.

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