Inter Milan vs. AC Milan: Coppa Italia Match Predictions

With Wednesday's Coppa Italia semi-final match ending in a draw after a nail-biting first leg, Inter Milan and AC Milan will meet for the fifth and final time this season. After suffering defeats over the weekend, the city rivals will meet again at San Siro for the Derby della Madonnina, with the winner advancing to the final next month.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Inter were held to a 1-1 draw by Milan in the first leg, extending their winless run in the derby to four games. Tammy Abraham struck first, but Hakan Calhanoglu equalized with a thunderous goal against his former club. Mike Maignan starred in goal, keeping Milan level with several key saves.

Despite aiming for a historic haul of trophies this season—including Serie A, the Champions League, Coppa Italia, and Club World Cup—Inter face a challenge. After dominating the derby last season with six straight wins, they've faltered this term. A win on Wednesday would send them to the Coppa Italia final against Bologna, who hold a commanding 3-0 lead in the other semi.

Inter's recent form is shaky. Fresh off a Champions League triumph over Bayern, they suffered back-to-back domestic defeats, including a late loss to Bologna that ended their 13-game unbeaten run. Still, they return home to San Siro tied with Napoli atop the league with 71 points.

While Inter won two Coppa Italias in three years, Milan hasn't lifted the trophy in over two decades. Their Serie A form has dipped under Sergio Conceicao, falling to ninth after a 1-0 loss to Atalanta. With European hopes fading, winning the Coppa may be their only path back to continental competition.

Despite the 20-point gap between the sides, the Derby della Madonnina is rarely predictable.

Inter Milan x AC Milan Team News

Inter face a packed schedule, with Saturday's clash against Roma and a Champions League semi-final vs Barcelona looming. Simone Inzaghi must rotate carefully, especially with Marcus Thuram doubtful and both Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski out injured. While Bastoni and Mkhitaryan are suspended in Serie A only, Joaquin Correa, Mehdi Taremi, and Marko Arnautovic provide attacking options. Lautaro Martinez, chasing his 10th derby goal, is expected to return.

Milan welcome back Santiago Gimenez, though he'll likely start on the bench behind Jovic and Abraham in Conceicao's 3-4-3 setup. Alex Jimenez should continue on the right, with several full-backs still sidelined.

Our Predictions

Inter Milan to win @ 2.02 on Sky247.ng

The gulf between these two Lombardy giants can be seen in the league table, though Milan has held the upper hand this season and are fond of a fightback.  While they may have other priorities, disciplined Inter should still beat their arch-rivals for the first time in five attempts, helping them reach another Coppa Italia final.

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