The Serie A title race is heating up as two of the main contenders, Inter Milan and AC Milan, clash in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season on Saturday. Both teams have won their first three games and are level on points at the top of the table, only separated by goal difference. This match could prove crucial in determining who will have the upper hand in the Scudetto race.
Inter Milan have been impressive under new coach Simone Inzaghi, who replaced Antonio Conte in the summer. The Nerazzurri have scored eight goals and conceded none in their opening three games, beating Genoa, Hellas Verona and Fiorentina. They have also strengthened their squad with the arrivals of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Denzel Dumfries and Marcus Thuram, who have all made an impact so far.
AC Milan have also started the season strongly under Stefano Pioli, who led them to their first Champions League appearance since 2014. The Rossoneri have also scored eight goals and conceded only two in their first three games, beating Sampdoria, Cagliari and Roma. They have also added some quality players to their squad, such as Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Yacine Adli and Olivier Giroud, who scored a brace against Roma.
The Derby della Madonnina is always a fierce and unpredictable affair, with both teams having a rich history and a passionate fan base. The last five meetings between them have seen three wins for Inter, one win for AC and one draw. The last time they met was in the Champions League semi-finals last season, when Inter won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Lautaro Martinez.
For this match, we expect a close and exciting game, with both teams having plenty of attacking talent and confidence. However, we give a slight edge to Inter, who have been more solid defensively and have a better head-to-head record against their rivals. We predict a 2-1 win for Inter, with goals from Mkhitaryan and Thuram for the hosts and Giroud for the visitors.
Our betting tips for this match are:
- Both teams to score – YES at -140 ( BetMGM)
- Over 2.5 goals at -120 ( BetMGM)
- Inter to win at +115 ( BetMGM)
- Henrikh Mkhitaryan to score anytime at +200 ( FanDuel)
Source: BetMGM, FanDuel, CBS Sports, BBC
