AC Milan vs Inter Milan Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Coppa Italia

• Competition: Coppa Italia
• Date: 2 April 2025
• Kick-off Time: 7:00 pm GMT
• Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy

Inter Milan will gear up to face city rivals, AC Milan, in one of the biggest, if not the biggest, matches in Italian football on Wednesday evening. The two clubs will once again meet in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia, and football fans will brace themselves for a splendid spectacle. The winner of the tie will face either Bologna or Empoli in the final of the competition. As far as their league standings are concerned, Inter is at the top of Serie A while Milan is currently in ninth place. The AC Milan vs Inter Milan fixture will certainly draw plenty of eyes from all over the world.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent matches of AC Milan. In the last six matches, AC Milan has accumulated just a couple of victories to go with four defeats. One of the biggest clubs in the world, Milan, is facing the prospect of not playing European football next season. Sergio Conceicao has encountered tough times lately as the Milan manager, mainly due to the defensive woes. His side has not kept a clean sheet in seven games. Winning the Coppa Italia will certainly mask the struggles of AC Milan this term but will also provide great joy to the loyal supporters. Christian Pulisic, with 15 goals, has been the top scorer for the seven-time European champions.

Inter Milan has fared much better than its eternal rival in recent outings. Inter has managed five victories and a single draw in the last six matches. During this period, Inter Milan has scored 12 goals and conceded just five. The Nerrazzurri are on course to successfully defend their Italian crown, enjoying a three-point lead over the nearest challengers, Napoli. Inter has an impeccable record in the Coppa Italia under Simone Inzaghi and will be determined to lift the club's 10th Italian Cup.

AC Milan Team News

Emerson Royal (Thigh Injury) and Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Injured) will be the absentees for AC Milan on Wednesday evening in the semi-final against Inter Milan.

Inter Milan Team News

Inter will have to negate the Milan threat without the key services of Denzel Dumfries, Lautaro Martinez, Mehdi Taremi, Piotr Zielinski, and Valentin Carboni. Young Albanian midfielder, Kristjan Asllani, will also miss out due to a suspension.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineups

AC Milan Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Maignan

Defenders: Walker, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Hernandez

Midfielders: Bondo, Fofana, Reijnders

Forwards: Pulisic, Leao, Abraham

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Sommer

Defenders: Pavard, Acerbi, Augusto

Midfielders: Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco

Forwards: Thuram, Arnautovic

AC Milan vs Inter Milan H2H Record

Overall, in the last five games between the two sides, both have won two games each, and one contest has ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in AC Milan vs Inter Milan

Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan)

Nicolo Barella did not start the weekend game against Udinese and was only called on as a substitute late in the game. Inzaghi will be delighted to have his premier midfielder available against Milan in the best possible shape.

Nicolo Barella is undoubtedly the heart and engine of the Inter midfield, and he will be crucial in breaking down the Milan backline. The Italian international has 0.9 xAG in his last five appearances.

Rafael Leao (AC Milan)

Leao has been far from his usual best this season, but the Portuguese forward tends to always turn up against Inter Milan. Leao has six goals and seven assists this season in the league.

The 25-year-old would have hoped for a better return at this point in the season. However, Milan fans will be able to forget all the underwhelming displays if the winger manages to create havoc for the Inter backline. He has 0.5 xG in his last five games.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan Prediction

Inter Milan will begin as the heavy favourites for this fixture. Simone Inzaghi's men will also be hungry to break the three-game winless run against AC Milan.

Predicted Score: AC Milan 1-3 Inter Milan

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