Inter vs AC Milan Prediction & Betting Tips (23 November)

For this meeting, Inter remains without the important midfielder Mkhitaryan but also the replacements Di Gennaro (goalkeeper), Darmian and Palacios (defenders), all injured. This week, French striker Marcus Thuram (3 goals and 1 assist in SA) however returned to the field. In his absence, Bonny (3 goals and 3 assists in SA) and Esposito (1 goal in SA) shared playing time to accompany captain Lautaro Martinez (3 goals and 2 assists in SA) who scored again in the Champions League in midweek. In midfield, Barella and the influential Calhanoglu (5 goals in SA) take their place. Inter has the best attack in the championship. For AC Milan, we must mention the withdrawals of striker Gimenez and important midfielder Rabiot.

On the other hand, the offensive frame Pulisic (4 goals and 2 assists in SA) is back. Hampered by an injury at the start of the season, Portuguese international Rafael Leao has shined since his return to the field (3 goals and 1 assist in 6 SA matches). He was partnered with French international Nkunku last weekend. Against Roma, goalkeeper Maignan distinguished himself by repelling a penalty from Dybala to preserve the victory. 

The narrative of this derby is shaped not only by current form but also by the psychological edge Inter have built in recent meetings. Over the past year, Inter have dominated Milan in head-to-head encounters, including their emphatic victories in the Champions League semifinals earlier this year. That dominance has created pressure on Pioli’s men to prove they can rise to the occasion. Recent news has also highlighted Milan’s board backing Pioli despite fan frustration, signaling stability but also a demand for immediate improvement. Inter, on the other hand, are riding a wave of confidence, with their squad depth allowing them to rotate effectively between domestic and European commitments. The clash at San Siro will therefore be a test of Milan’s resilience against Inter’s momentum.

Considering the trajectory of both teams, the prediction leans strongly in favor of Inter. Their attacking trio of Martínez, Thuram, and Barella from midfield has been relentless, while their defense anchored by Acerbi and Bastoni has remained disciplined. Milan’s vulnerabilities, especially in transitions and defensive lapses, could be exploited in this derby. With Inter’s current form and Milan’s inconsistency, a 3:1 scoreline appears the most realistic outcome. Inter’s firepower should be enough to secure a convincing win, while Milan may still find a consolation goal through Giroud or Leão, keeping the spectacle alive but reaffirming Inter’s superiority in this season’s Serie A battle.