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Preview: Inter out for Derby Day revenge against Milan

Preview: Inter out for Derby Day revenge against Milan

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Defending Serie A champions Inter are going neck-and-neck with Napoli in the title race, so anything but a win against local rivals Milan will be a disappointing result for the Nerazzurri.

By Neel Shelat

Milan’s shot at an unlikely head-to-head treble

16 points separate Italy’s premier capital clubs going into this big game as Milan have had a very disappointing season so far. Even so, they have been responsible for both of Inter’s domestic defeats this term – first in an early league meeting and then in the Supercoppa last month.

Recent H2H results

These results are made even more surprising by the fact that Milan had lost a record-equalling six consecutive derbies over the last couple of years. It is worth noting, though, that both wins required dramatic late winners in games that Inter controlled for the most part.

If the Rossoneri manage to pull off another victory, this will be their first league double over Inter since 2010/11. It will also be the first time in two decades that they register three wins over their bitter rivals in the same season.

Conceição’s side yet to show consistency

Sérgio Conceição‘s side certainly displayed the grit and fighting spirit he promised in their Supercoppa triumph, but they are yet to show some much-needed consistency. They have drawn with Cagliari and lost to Juventus in Serie A, while both of their wins in the league have required late turnarounds. They suffered some more disappointment this week as a loss to Dinamo Zagreb bumped them out of the UEFA Champions League’s top eight.

Injuries and absences have obviously not helped the Rossoneri cause, and they will have to deal with some big ones tonight. New signing Kyle Walker could be in for a trial by fire as Emerson Royal picked up an injury last week while Alessandro Florenzi has been out since the start of the season. Malick Thiaw will be missed at centre-back as both he and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are contending with a hamstring injury, while Youssouf Fofana’s yellow card suspension could well force Ismaël Bennacer to complete his first full 90 of the season.

Inter’s rock-solid defence setting them up for success

Simone Inzaghi’s Inter have consistently been one of the best teams in Europe over the last couple of years. They are perhaps best known for their fluid and eye-catching attacking play, but their defensive record has been even more impressive this term.

They conceded just one goal in their eight UEFA Champions League matches despite facing the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen. In the league, their title rivals Napoli are the only team to have conceded fewer goals.

Of course, Inter also have some serious firepower up front and in the wings, while their experienced midfielders can dictate proceedings against almost any opponents. So, the Nerazzurri are as close as they come to being a complete package.

Prediction

With no noteworthy absences, a full-strength Inter should be expected to control the match and get the better of Milan by a goal or two.

(Cover image from IMAGO)

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Preview: Inter out for Derby Day revenge against Milan

Defending Serie A champions Inter are going neck-and-neck with Napoli in the title race, so anything but a win against local rivals Milan will be a disappointing result for the Nerazzurri.

By Neel Shelat

Milan’s shot at an unlikely head-to-head treble

16 points separate Italy’s premier capital clubs going into this big game as Milan have had a very disappointing season so far. Even so, they have been responsible for both of Inter’s domestic defeats this term – first in an early league meeting and then in the Supercoppa last month.

Recent H2H results

These results are made even more surprising by the fact that Milan had lost a record-equalling six consecutive derbies over the last couple of years. It is worth noting, though, that both wins required dramatic late winners in games that Inter controlled for the most part.

If the Rossoneri manage to pull off another victory, this will be their first league double over Inter since 2010/11. It will also be the first time in two decades that they register three wins over their bitter rivals in the same season.

Conceição’s side yet to show consistency

Sérgio Conceição‘s side certainly displayed the grit and fighting spirit he promised in their Supercoppa triumph, but they are yet to show some much-needed consistency. They have drawn with Cagliari and lost to Juventus in Serie A, while both of their wins in the league have required late turnarounds. They suffered some more disappointment this week as a loss to Dinamo Zagreb bumped them out of the UEFA Champions League’s top eight.

Injuries and absences have obviously not helped the Rossoneri cause, and they will have to deal with some big ones tonight. New signing Kyle Walker could be in for a trial by fire as Emerson Royal picked up an injury last week while Alessandro Florenzi has been out since the start of the season. Malick Thiaw will be missed at centre-back as both he and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are contending with a hamstring injury, while Youssouf Fofana’s yellow card suspension could well force Ismaël Bennacer to complete his first full 90 of the season.

Inter’s rock-solid defence setting them up for success

Simone Inzaghi’s Inter have consistently been one of the best teams in Europe over the last couple of years. They are perhaps best known for their fluid and eye-catching attacking play, but their defensive record has been even more impressive this term.

They conceded just one goal in their eight UEFA Champions League matches despite facing the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen. In the league, their title rivals Napoli are the only team to have conceded fewer goals.

Of course, Inter also have some serious firepower up front and in the wings, while their experienced midfielders can dictate proceedings against almost any opponents. So, the Nerazzurri are as close as they come to being a complete package.

Prediction

With no noteworthy absences, a full-strength Inter should be expected to control the match and get the better of Milan by a goal or two.

(Cover image from IMAGO)

You can follow every game from Serie A with FotMob this season – featuring deep stats coverage, xG, and player ratings. Download the free app here.