Inter Milan vs AC Milan: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

Inter Milan’s confidence should be at a season-high mark following their recent result, as they remain alive in the race to win the treble. They currently sit at the top of the standings in Serie A, albeit tied with Napoli, and are also preparing their UEFA Champions League semifinal match against FC Barcelona. But first, they must take care of this matchup against their arch-rivals, AC Milan, in the second leg of this Coppa Italia semi-final.

AC Milan aren’t anywhere near Inter regarding confidence or recent form. Knocked out of Europe and without a chance of fighting for the Serie A title, the “Rossoneri” see the Coppa Italia as the most realistic way to play in Europe in the 2025/26 season since they sit in ninth place in the Serie A standings ahead of this matchup. So, in a way, they should be far more motivated than Inter to secure a positive result here.

Inter Milan to Keep Treble Chances Alive

Inter Milan have pretty much locked up a spot in the Champions League next season and could very well reach the tournament’s final for the second time this decade – depending on what happens in their tie with FC Barcelona. This Coppa Italia matchup, however, can be the perfect opportunity to boost their bragging rights against their arch-rivals.

However, despite their recent run of results, Simone Inzaghi’s men should be wary of complacency ahead of this match. The first leg ended with a 1-1 draw, and they’re coming off a loss to Bologna in their most recent Serie A clash, so it’s not as if they’re running away past their opponents. In fact, they’ve won just two of their last six matches across all competitions (W2, D3, L1).

Inter Milan Injury & Suspension News

Denzel Dumfries (thigh), Marcus Thuram (thigh) and Piotr Zielinski (calf) are game-time calls for Wednesday’s game. Valentin Carboni (knee) is out for the rest of the 2024/25 season.

One Last Chance for AC Milan

It’s no secret that AC Milan’s season has been a massive disappointment. They got knocked out of the UEFA Champions League at home by Feyenoord and sit in mid-table in the Serie A standings with six games left in the schedule. It’d take them a miracle to secure a European berth based on their league positioning, so that’s why this game matters so much for Sérgio Conceição’s men.

It’s hard to rely on the Rossoneri based on their form, though. They’re coming off a 1-0 defeat to Atalanta over the weekend in the most recent Serie A round and have won just two of their last five league matches (W2, D1, L2). Furthermore, they’ve also dropped three of their previous five away from home in all competitions (W2, L3) and their past two vs. Inter Milan when playing as the “away” side (since both share the venue).

AC Milan Injury & Suspension News

AC Milan have a few uncertainties ahead of this game and mostly are on the defensive end. Emerson (calf), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (illness) and Kyle Walker (elbow) are all considered as game-time calls.

Inter Milan vs AC Milan Prediction

AC Milan probably need this more than Inter Milan based on how their season has gone thus far, but in the current scenario, it’s hard to imagine the Rossoneri taking down the Nerazzurri. Expect Inter Milan to secure a spot in the Coppa Italia final by winning this game.

CryptoGamba tip: Inter Milan to win – 2.02 @PlayBet