- The Inter Milan vs AC Milan clash will start at 10 PM EAT.
- The two sides are expected to miss some of their players who are nursing injuries.
- Inter Milan has a better head-to-head record than their opponents.
Italian powerhouses Inter Milan and AC Milan are set to lock horns in a crunch Supercoppa Italiana final on Monday night.
The two rivals will be seeking to lift the coveted title in a clash that is set to be staged at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Defending champions Inter Milan are the favorites to win the title for the fourth time in a row due to the consistency they have shown this season.
The Nerazzurri have so far had an encouraging 2024/2025 campaign in domestic and continental tournaments.
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The three time UEFA Champions League winners currently sit fourth in the Serie A standings with 40 points, four less than leaders Napoli, who have played two more matches.
Meanwhile, the Simone Inzaghi tutored side, have also put themselves in a good position of booking a direct ticket to the next round of the Champions League having accumulated 13 points so far, which has made them occupy the sixth position.
The star-studded team made it to the final of the Supercoppa Italiana after beating Atalanta 2-0 in a thrilling match that was played on Thursday, January 2.
The two goals were scored by their pacey right-back Denzel Dumfries, who is having one of his best seasons with the club.
As for AC Milan, they have had mixed fortunes this campaign especially in the Serie A where they continue to struggle.
The side, which is under the management of Sérgio Conceição, are ranked eighth in the Italian topflight league at the moment with 27 points.
The Rossoneri made it to the upcoming final after edging out rivals Juventus 2-1 on Friday thanks to a strike from Christian Pulisic and a Federico Gatti own goal. Juventus’ goal was scored by Kenan Yildiz.
Here are the important details you need to comprehend ahead of the fixture.
What time does Inter Milan vs AC Milan start?
The match is planned to kick off at 10 PM East African Time (EAT) on Monday at the Al-Awwal Park.
Inter Milan vs AC Milan Team News
Inter Milan will be without Francesco Acerbi and Benjamin Pavard, who did not travel with the team to Saudi Arabia.
Moreover, the involvement of French striker Marcus Thuram hangs in balance after he picked up an injury in the semi final clash.
As for AC Milan, they are expected to miss the services of the quartet of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Noah Okafor, Alessandro Florenzi and Samuel Chukwueze, who are all nursing injuries.
Possible Starting Lineups
Inter Milan: Sommer, Dumfries, De Vrij, Bastoni, Bisseck, Calhanoglu, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Correa, Dimarco, Martinez
AC Milan: Maignan, Hernandez, Tomori, Thiaw, Emerson, Fofana, Pulisic, Bennacer, Reijnders, Abraham, Morata
Inter Milan vs AC Milan Head-to-head
Inter Milan and AC Milan have battled it out four times in all competitions since 2023 with the former picking up three victories. One of those matches ended in a draw.
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Goals from Pulisic and Matteo Gabbia helped AC Milan secure a 2-1 win in the most recent game between the two clubs that was played in September 2024. Federico Dimarco found the back of the net for Inter in the game.
Inter Milan: 3
Draw: 0
AC Milan: 1
Inter Milan vs AC Milan Current Form (all competitions)
Inter Milan: WWWWW
AC Milan: WDWDW
Inter Milan vs AC Milan Predictions
Inter Milan are the favorites to triumph in this match based on their current form and the fact that they have had more rest.
However, AC Milan should not be ruled out of winning this match because they have an experienced squad.
Therefore, football fans should get ready for an exciting game that may be decided on penalties.
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