Inter Milan and AC Milan put their 100% records on the line as both clubs clash in a top of the table Derby Della Madonnina. Given their early season form, a closely fought encounter is predicted.
It has been a blistering start to the season for Inter Milan, who are one of only two teams still with a 100% record. Simone Inzaghi’s men have been so good this season, winning all three of their matches so far without conceding a single goal.
Inter Milan went into the international break off the back of a 4-0 victory over Fiorentina in their previous Serie A fixture. Lautaro Martinez continued his fine early season form by netting a brace while summer signing Marcus Thuram also grabbed his first goal for the club.
Led by Martinez, who has scored in every match so far, Inter Milan have looked imperious going forward. With Thuram also making steady progress in his adaptation to Italian football, the Nerazzurri have scored eight goals in just three matches this season.
AC Milan appear to be matching their local rivals stride for stride and are the other team still with a 100% record. However, unlike Inter Milan, they have conceded in their last two matches and will be without key defender Fikayo Tomori on Saturday after being sent off last time out.
The defending may not be as solid but AC Milan can hold their own against their rivals going forward. Stefano Pioli’s men have also found the net eight times in three matches so far with French striker Olivier Giroud scoring in every fixture.
AC Milan are coming off a 2-1 victory at Roma in their Serie A fixture prior to the international break. They raced to a two-goal lead through Giroud and Rafael Leao and despite a late blitz from the capital club, were able to hold on for the win.
How the bookies view it
Inter Milan have the upper hand among the bookies with a home win priced at 6/5 with bet365. A victory for AC Milan is priced at 5/2 by Unibet while William Hill is also offering odds of 5/2 for a draw.
Recent Head to head
Inter Milan have claimed the upper hand in recent matches against AC Milan, winning five of the last six meetings. They beat the Rossoneri four times list season, picking up a 1-0 victory in the most recent clash back in May.
Players to watch
Lautaro Martinez has arguably been the best player in Serie A so far this season with five goals in just three matches for Inter Milan. The Argentine forward has also scored in three of the last four meetings with AC Milan and is priced at 33/20 by Unibet to find the net on Saturday.
Olivier Giroud is also enjoying a fine start to the season having scored four goals in three appearances. The striker could be worth keeping an eye on for AC Milan and is priced at 12/5 by William Hill to maintain his scoring run.
Anything else catch the eye?
Inter Milan and AC Milan have quality in attack and both teams could be backed to score at 3/4 with 888Sport. The Rossoneri have seen over 2.5 goals in their last two matches and a repeat is priced at 10/11 with bet365 while over 3.5 goals is valued at 12/5 by 888Sport.
The Nerazzurri have scored in both halves in two of their three matches and Saturday’s clash could be set to follow a similar pattern at 12/5 with bet365.
This Serie A match between Inter Milan and AC Milan will be played on Sep 16, 2023 and kick off at 17:00. Check below for our tipsters best Inter Milan vs AC Milan prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
