Verdict: Lautaro Martinez to score anytime
Best Odds: 33/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
With a spot in the final of this season’s Coppa Italia hanging in the balance on Wednesday night, Inter Milan and AC Milan will meet at the San Siro for their second-leg showdown.
Inter Milan
Starting with Inter, suffering last-gasp heartbreak away at Bologna over the weekend as they fell to a 1-0 loss at the hands of bologna, Simone Inzaghi’s men are desperately seeking an immediate response here. Watching their title dreams take a blow on Sunday evening and now with just their goal difference keeping them at the top of the Serie A standings, the Nerazzurri have a real battle on their hands in the race to make more domestic history in 2025. However, booking their Champions League semi-final spot last week as they claimed an action-packed 4-3 aggregate win against German giants Bayern Munich, Inter have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 14 appearances across all competitions. It should also be noted, Inzaghi’s side have not suffered consecutive defeats since way back in April 2023.
Inter Milan Team News
While Alessandro Bastoni might be set to serve a one-match Serie A suspension, the Italian international is free to feature on Wednesday night. However, missing out against Bologna over the weekend with a reported thigh issue, Marcus Thuram remains a major doubt here.
Spearheading Inter’s charge to the Champions League’s final four last week, attacking talisman Lautaro Martinez will play a leading role in the final third. Settling for a spot on the bench away at Bologna, Federico Dimarco could be handed a full recall.
AC Milan
As for AC, while Sergio Conceiaco might have guided the Rossoneri to Super Cup success back in January, it appears almost certain that the former Porto boss will be leaving the San Siro this summer. Crashing back down to earth in what has been a worrying fashion, they have drastically failed to find any kind of fluidity and face a major uphill battle in the race to book any kind of European finish in 2025. Putting in a downbeat display over the weekend as they fell to a 1-0 loss at home against local rivals Atalanta, AC Milan have registered just a single win from any of their previous five domestic showdowns across all competitions. Watching their Champions League adventure come to an infamous end back on February 18th as they slumped to a 2-1 aggregate defeat against Feyenoord, Conceiaco’s side should be bracing themselves for another stern examination here.
AC Milan Team News
Suffering a fractured elbow earlier in the month, AC Milan will once again be without England international Kyle Walker here. Likewise, dealing with yet another injury setback and failing to find any kind of stability throughout 2025, former Chelsea starlet Ruben Loftus-Cheek remains on the sidelines.
Returning from a minor knock and making a cameo appearance off the bench against Atalanta, January recruit Santiago Gimenez could be handed a full recall. Despite failing to find the net since returning from March’s international break, Christian Pulisic will keep his spot in the final third.
Inter Milan vs AC Milan Key Factors to Consider
- When Inter Milan and AC Milan met for their first-leg showdown on April 2nd, Wednesday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate.
- Inter Milan have not suffered consecutive defeats across any competitions since April 2023.
- AC Milan have registered just a single win from any of their previous five domestic appearances across all competitions.
- The Rossoneri have mustered just a sole clean sheet from their previous 11 consecutive outings.
- Each of the last six meetings between Inter Milan and AC Milan have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
With a spot in the final of this season’s Coppa Italia hanging in the balance, all eyes will fall on the San Siro. While Inter Milan might have failed to claim a first-leg advantage on April 2nd, Inzaghi’s side will be looking to lay down a marker and claim an immediate response here. Not suffering consecutive defeats across any competition since April 2023, they will meet an AC Milan squad who have continued to show some glaring issues. With the Rossoneri mustering just a sole clean sheet from their previous 11 appearances, Conceiaco’s downbeat squad should be bracing themselves for another stern challenge on Wednesday night.
Verdict: Lautaro Martinez to score anytime
Best Odds: 33/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
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