Inter vs Milan Prediction, Lineups, Injuries, and Team News

Matchday 12 of the 2025/26 Serie A will see Inter take on Milan in the iconic Derby della Madonnina on 23rd November 2025, at the San Siro. This will mark the 229th Milan derby to be played in history, with both teams fighting not just for the city's pride but also for claiming the throne of Italy.

Both teams have started their season on a good note and will look to further build upon the momentum they have gained in the past matches. Ahead of the match, Sportsdunia brings you details like the Inter vs Milan prediction, the Inter vs Milan preview, and much more.

Inter vs Milan Preview

Inter sits at the top of the Serie A table with 24 points, bagging eight wins out of eleven matches but having lost three as well. They have scored the most number of goals in the league till now (26), but have shipped a total of 12 goals, which might concern them ahead of the derby. Their defense has been shambolic on quite a few occasions, with disastrous performances against Napoli, Juventus, and Udinese.

They conceded a total of four goals against Juventus, which is the highest they have let in till now this season. The Nerazzurri have always had the upper hand against Milan in the derbies over the years and will look to keep their record intact. They are coming off a 2-0 win against Lazio in their last game, which will be enough to provide them with the much-needed confidence ahead of the high-voltage clash.

Milan, on the other hand, are placed third in the league with 22 points in 11 games. They have managed to win six games, draw four, and lose one under their new manager, Massimiliano Allegri, who was appointed in May 2025. A total of 17 goals have been scored by them while conceding eight in the meantime. Milan have managed to improve their performances in the Milan derbies in recent years after a long slump where they were the least sought-after team in the city of Milan. Their last win in this fixture was in the second leg of the Coppa Italia, where they bagged a 3-0 win, thanks to a brace from Luka Jovic and a goal from Tijjani Reijnders. They are quite behind in terms of wins and goals in this fixture and will look to improve upon their performances.

Inter vs Milan Match Info

Presenting to you the match info in the Inter vs Milan preview.

Match Name: Inter vs Milan, Serie A

Stadium Name: San Siro

Kick-Off Time: 7:45 PM GMT

Viewers in the UK can watch the game on DAZN and TNT Sports, while people in the US can tune into DAZN and Paramount+ to enjoy the Milan derby.

Inter Football Team News

Inter are without a lot of key players, which might make life difficult for them in the Milan derby. Denzel Dumfries went off against Lazio with a muscle injury and is about to miss the match on Sunday. Carlos Augusto is the favourite to replace him in the right wing-back position, as the player has shown his versatility in several matches before by playing in multiple positions. Zielinski is expected to return to the starting eleven by replacing Sucic, while Marcus Thuram is expected to start with Lautaro Martinez up front as usual.

Inter Expected Lineup (3-5-2):

Here is the expected starting eleven of Inter from the Inter vs Milan predicted lineups.

Goalkeeper: Sommer

Defenders: Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni

Midfielders: Augusto, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco

Forwards: Thuram, Martinez

Milan Football Team News

Milan will be bolstered by the return of Adrien Rabiot, who has been out for almost 44 days due to a muscle injury. The midfielder was last seen playing for the French national team, where he tore his soleus on the left calf.

However, it is unclear whether the French international will be forced back into action this soon. Santiago Gimenez is training separately from the main team and is still recovering, which makes him a serious doubt for the all-important clash. Christopher Nkunku is expected to start alongside Rafael Leao in his absence.

Milan Expected Lineup (3-5-2):

Here is the expected starting eleven of Milan from the Inter vs Milan predicted lineups.

Goalkeeper: Maignan

Defenders: De Winter, Gabbia, Pavlovic

Midfielders: Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Estupinan

Forwards: Nkunku, Leao

Inter vs Milan Injuries

Let's explore the injuries of both teams in the Inter vs Milan preview. Inter will be missing out on some key players like Denzel Dumfries and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Milan have just one absentee in the form of Santiago Gimenez.

Sportsdunia’s Inter vs Milan Prediction

Let's have a look at the Inter vs Milan prediction. We go for a 1-1 draw in the Milan derby, with Marcus Thuram and Luka Modric being the scorers from each side. Very few chances will be created at both ends, and the points will be shared in the 229th Derby della Madonnina. For more team predictions and previews like the Inter vs Milan prediction, keep following Sportsdunia.

Inter vs Milan Prediction: 1-1