Verdict: Inter Milan win
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Knowing that they can officially claim this season’s Serie A crown in the most spectacular of fashion on Monday night, Inter Milan will meet their arch-rivals at the San Siro.
AC Milan
Starting with AC Milan, although the Rossoneri might find themselves sat firmly in the driving seat to secure a Serie A silver medal finish this season, Stefano Pioli’s men are enduring a recent wobble. Suffering real Europa League heartbreak a few days ago as they suffered a 3-1 aggregate loss at the hands of fellow Italian icons Roma, the former Fiorentina boss has seen his squad fail to win any of their previous three appearances across all competitions. Likewise, last seen in top-light action settling for a stunning 3-3 stalemate away at Sassuolo, AC Milan have shown some worrying defensive issues. In fact, Pioli’s side have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven meetings against Serie A opposition. Although the Rossoneri might be desperate to temporarily halt their arch-rivals title celebrations, they will certainly face a stern examination here.
Team News
Both still dealing with respective injury issues, AC Milan will be unable to call upon the duo of Pierre Kalulu and former Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega on Monday night. Likewise, missing out in Europa League action against Roma a few days ago, Denmark international Simon Kjaer remains a real doubt here.
While Olivier Giroud might be heading to MLS giants Los Angeles this summer, the French record-breaker will spearhead AC’s charge at the San Siro. Notching 10 goals for club and country since opening the New Year, 24-year-old Rafael Leao will certainly play a leading role.
Inter Milan
As for Inter Milan, while the Nerazzurri might have came crashing out of the Champions League last month at the hands of Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, Simone Inzaghi’s side are in the midst of a remarkable domestic romp this season. Opening this weekend’s fixtures holding an astonishing 14-point buffer at the top of the table, they can officially claim a 20th domestic crown against their arch-rivals here. In fact, Inter have lost just one of their 32 Serie A appearances this season and they have continued to break a string of records. Looking to make what would be an iconic statement on Monday night, Inzaghi’s men will also be excited by a rampant record against the Rossoneri. Including a stunning 5-1 romp back on September 16th, they have now won all of their previous five meetings by an aggregate score of 12-1.
Team News
Both serving their own respective one-match suspensions against Cagliari last week, Inter Milan will welcome back the duo of Benjamin Pavard and attacking talisman Lautaro Martinez on Monday night. Ahead of their potential title party at the San Siro, Inzaghi’s side have reported a clean bill of health here.
Despite registering just a single goal in his previous nine appearances for club and country, France international Marcus Thuram will partner Martinez in the final third. Returning to Inzaghi’s squad last week, Dutch defender Stefan de Vrij could make a first domestic appearance since the start of March.
Key Factors to Consider
- When AC Milan and Inter Milan met for their reverse Serie A showdown on September 16th, the Nerazzurri claimed a stunning 5-1 romp.
- Likewise, the runaway Serie A leaders have won all of their previous five meetings by an aggregate score of 12-1.
- Inter Milan have lost just one of their 32 Serie A appearances so far this season.
- AC Milan have failed to record a single clean sheet from any of their previous three appearances across all competitions.
- Likewise, the Rossoneri have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven appearances.
Conclusion
Knowing that they can officially get their hands on this season’s Serie A crown with a major statement against their arch-rivals, all eyes from across Europe will certainly fall on the San Siro. In the midst of what has been a remarkable domestic romp this year, Inter will also be hugely excited by a rampant record against their bitter local neighbours. Winning all of their previous five consecutive domestic showdowns by an aggregate score of 12-1, we are expecting the Nerazzurri to finish off the job on Monday night.
Verdict: Inter Milan win
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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