Inter vs AC Milan Preview, Team News, Odds & Predictions – 04/23/2025

Inter is having a great season across all competitions as the Nerazzurri are still on for a treble and would have to overcome cross-town rivals AC Milan in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final on Wednesday, April 23.

In the first leg, Tammy Abraham gave AC Milan the lead a couple of minutes into the second half, but Hakan Calhanoglu equalized 20 minutes later to restore parity to ensure that Simeone Inzaghi’s men head into the second leg at a score of 1-1.

Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for the thrilling second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final between Inter and AC Milan:

Where to watch Inter vs AC Milan

Here is when and where to watch the clash between Inter and AC Milan.

Date: 04/23

Time: 3 pm ET

Location: San Siro Stadium, Milan

Where to watch: The match can be watched on Paramount+ in the USA

Inter vs AC Milan Preview

The Derby della Madonnina returns for its fifth edition in the ongoing season, and the stakes are at an all-time high as the two celebrated clubs from Milan will fight it out for a place in the final of Coppa Italia 2025.

Inter

Inter continues their fight on three fronts, and Inzaghi would like to see a positive response from his side after they conceded a 3-point lead at the top of the Serie A points table on the weekend. After knocking out Bayern Munich from the UEFA Champions League and setting up a two-legged semi-final against Barcelona, the Nerazzurri slipped up in the league as they went down 1-0 to Bologna courtesy of a Riccardo Orsolini goal.

Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski are the only long-term absentees for Inter, as there are no new injury or suspension concerns for Inzaghi to mull over ahead of the Milan Derby on Wednesday, except for Marcus Thuram, whose availability is under a cloud as of now.

Predicted Starting XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Darmian, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Augusto; Martinez, Arnautovic

AC Milan

On the other hand, AC Milan would view this fixture as the road to the only trophy available to them, courtesy of their early elimination from the Champions League, along with their lowly position in the league standings. The Rossoneri disappointed their fans in the ongoing season as they currently sit outside the European places, with only 51 points from 33 matches and would like to redeem themselves with a trophy at the end of the season.

For Milan head coach Sergio Conceicao, there is an evident issue of the right wing-back slot as Emerson Royal is unavailable, while Kyle Walker has recently resumed training on the grass. Santiago Gimenez also returned to team training last week and should be on the bench after a late cameo against Atalanta on the weekend.

Predicted Starting XI (3-4-3): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Jimenez, Fofana, Reijnders, Hernandez; Pulisic, Abraham, Leao

Inter vs AC Milan Under/Over Predictions

The Playoffs aim to facilitate the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.

Inter Total goals Over 1.5 @ -106 (MGM Bet): With former AC Milan midfielder Calhanoglu on song and aiding his fellow midfielders Davide Frattesi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan arriving late into the box to support Lautaro Martinez and Marko Arnautovic, the AC Milan defenders will have their hands full on Wednesday.

Inter vs AC Milan Player Picks

Rafael Leao (To Score a Goal @ +350 as per MGM Bet): If AC Milan want to lift a trophy at the end of the season, the club would want Rafael Leao to be in top form on Wednesday as the winger blanked out in the first leg, which hurt the Rossoneri going forward. The Portuguese forward has 11 goals and 11 assists in the ongoing season across all competitions, showcasing his all-round game in attack.

Inter vs AC Milan Prediction

Inter is currently burdened with the fight across all competitions, while AC Milan can solely focus on winning the domestic cup, which could help them qualify for the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League season.

Our Final Prediction: A 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome from the battle of two of the top sides in Italy, as the match could well go down to penalties at the San Siro Stadium.

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