Serie A: Inter Milan vs AC Milan Odds
First Derby della Madonnina of the Season
Inter Milan off to Excellent Start
Inter Milan certainly looks like a title contender based on the first few matches of the season. The Nerazzurri are 3-0 and haven’t conceded a single goal yet. It’ll be difficult for them to continue those streaks when they take on bitter rivals AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina on Saturday. AC Milan is the only other Serie A team that has taken nine points from three games. However, they struggled vs. the Nerazzurri last season and we’ll see both teams’ chances as we preview the Inter Milan vs AC Milan odds.
Inter Milan vs AC Milan
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Location: Stadio San Siro, Milan, Italy
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Last season’s Serie A results in this fixture were a 1-0 win for Inter Milan in February. AC Milan managed a 3-2 the previous September. Even though they split their 2022-23 Serie A meetings, Inter got the better of AC Milan last season. These teams also met in the Supercoppa Italiana, which Inter won 3-0 in Saudi Arabia. Inter also won both legs of their Champions League semifinal clash. Overall, Lautaro Martinez scored three goals vs. AC Milan last season. The Nerazzurri have shut out the Rossoneri in each of the previous four meetings, in all competitions.
Inter Milan Turning Heads
During the last time out, Inter Milan destroyed Fiorentina 4-0. It was the Lautaro Martinez show for Inter again as the clinical Argentina international scored twice. He leads the league with five goals so far and figures to be one of the Serie A top scorers at the end of the season if he can stay healthy. Marcus Thuram, who Inter signed on a free transfer this Summer, was another standout.
Thuram scored the opening goal vs. Fiorentina, bagged an assist, and won a penalty in an excellent performance. Inter were preseason title favorites, and they look every bit like that and some. Through three matches, Inter have scored eight goals and conceded none. So, new goalkeeper Yann Sommer leads the league with three shutouts thus far.
Under Simone Inzaghi, the Nerazzurri have turned into a team that can compete on all fronts, as shown by their run to the Champions League final last season. Given their excellent form, it’s no surprise that the Inter Milan vs AC Milan odds price “hosts” Inter as +120 favorites for this Milan derby. It’s a fixture that all Inter players will undoubtedly be up for.
Giroud a Doubt for AC Milan
Taking on Roma at the Stadio Olimpico is never an easy match. AC Milan passed the early September test with flying colors, though. Olivier Giroud converted on an early penalty, and Rafael Leao scored an acrobatic goal to double the lead in the second half. However, Milan’s Fikayo Tomori got sent off due to a second yellow card. Even so, Roma could only settle for a consolation goal in stoppage time as the Rossoneri picked up a 2-1 win.
Milan, one of the best Serie A teams, is still perfect and has defeated Torino and Bologna as well. Unfortunately, AC Milan’s leading scorer, Giroud, is questionable for this one. He picked up a muscle injury on international duty with France but will do his best to recover in time for this one. Giroud has scored four goals so far this season, three of which have come from the penalty spot.
Tomori, a starter at center back, is suspended for this match, while Ismael Bennacer and Pierre Kalulu are also injured. If Giroud can’t suit up, Noah Okafor and Luka Jovic are two options to replace him. It will be a big blow if he can’t play, as Giroud has built a strong rapport with Leao and former Chelsea teammate Christian Pulisic.
Match Analysis & Odds
This should be a superb match, as both teams are 3-0 in Serie A up to this point. The Derby della Madonnina is not usually one that disappoints, especially for Inter fans as of late. With a four-game winning streak in this fixture, Inter are again the favorites for this one. The Inter Milan vs AC Milan odds list Inter at +120 odds to win the match.
Inter Milan pk, -0.5, also shows -110 odds and isn’t the worst pick on the odds board. Given AC Milan’s recent struggles vs. Inter, the Rossoneri, at +225 odds, is certainly a risky pick. In fact, AC Milan has scored in just one of the last seven Derby della Madonninas. Still, Milan pk, +0.5 displays -110 odds.
Inter’s wingbacks could be the key to unlocking Milan’s defense here. That makes Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries players to watch for this one. Each of the last three head-to-head matchups have finished with two goals or fewer and under 2.5 goals are priced at -110 odds here. Bettors can also take a draw at +245 odds.
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