Prediction: AC Milan vs Inter Milan

Prediction: AC Milan win

Best Odds: 41/20

Bookmaker: 888sport

The Coppa Italia is in the last stretch with just four teams remaining on the road to the gold. Juventus and Fiorentina will meet over two legs to determine which of them reaches the final, but the more anticipated showdown – arguably – will see AC Milan go head to head with Inter Milan as this iconic rivalry prepares to register yet another chapter.

AC Milan

The last few years have seen AC Milan really recapture their status as one of Italy’s elite and in this season’s Coppa Italia, they’ve done a good job of making a sustained push for the trophy. They overcame Genoa in the Round of 16 in an electric game, demolished Lazio 4-0 just days after beating Inter and seem to have found a great balance between defensive strength and attacking intent.

Inter Milan

Inter Milan are fighting hard in their attempt to keep control of the Serie A title but aside from that, they’ll also be feeling pretty good about their chances in this tie. They’ve got the kind of gamechangers who can render opponents redundant in the blink of an eye, which is the kind of grit that got them through against Empoli and Roma in earlier rounds – although they were more prolific in front of goal back then.

Factors to Consider

• In their lastest meeting earlier this month, AC Milan beat Inter Milan 2-1.
• AC Milan have won three and drawn three of their last six games.
• Inter Milan have won one, drawn two and lost three of their last six games.
• AC Milan have scored 10 goals and conceded four in their last six games.
• Inter Milan have scored four goals and conceded seven in their last six games.

Conclusion

AC Milan, based on recent form as well as the recent clashes between these two rivals, feel like the team who are going to be able to hold their nerve in this scenario. It’s not going to be a classic but it’s definitely going to see a lot of fiery exchanges, and probably a red card or two again. In terms of a scoreline, we’re backing AC to edge past Inter 1-0 to give themselves something to hold onto heading into the second leg.

Prediction: AC Milan win

Best Odds: 41/20

Bookmaker: 888sport