Inter vs Milan prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 6, 2025
On January 6 in Riyadh will be held the battle for the Italian Super Cup, Inter - Milan will fight for the trophy. Who will be the winner of the principled derby? Will the bookmakers' quotes be justified?
Inter
The "Nerazzurri" are having an excellent season, excelling across all competitions. In Serie A, they sit third, just three points behind the leaders with two games in hand.
In their last league outing, Inter secured a dominant 3-0 away victory over Cagliari, marking their fifth consecutive league win. Simone Inzaghi’s side also looks strong in the Champions League, where they hold sixth place in the overall standings. In the Super Cup semifinal, Inter defeated an in-form Atalanta 2-0, with a brace from Denzel Dumfries. However, they will be without Pavard, Acerbi, and Di Gennaro for this match, while Marcus Thuram’s availability is uncertain.
Milan
Milan’s season has been far more challenging, particularly in Serie A, where they sit in eighth place, eight points away from the top four despite having a game in hand.
The team has fared relatively better in the Champions League, holding 12th place overall and staying in playoff contention. Under new head coach Sérgio Conceição, Milan started positively with a comeback 2-1 win over Juventus. However, the team faces significant absences, including Rafael Leão, Chukwueze, Florenzi, and Loftus-Cheek.
Predicted Lineups
- Inter: Sommer, Bastoni, De Vrij, Bisseck, Çalhanoğlu, Dumfries, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Taremi, Lautaro Martínez.
- Milan: Maignan, Hernández, Tomori, Thiaw, Emerson Royal, Fofana, Bennacer, Jiménez, Reijnders, Pulisic, Morata.
Match Facts
- Inter is on a five-game winning streak, with clean sheets in all those matches.
- Milan is unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions.
- Odds: Inter to win (P1): 1.82, Draw (X): 3.65, Milan to win (P2): 4.65
Head-to-Head
The two teams share a storied rivalry, and their most recent encounter this season saw Milan secure a narrow 2-1 victory.
Prediction
This thrilling derby has all the ingredients for a high-stakes encounter, with the Italian Super Cup on the line. Inter enters as the favorite, thanks to their consistent form and superior stability compared to their city rivals. While Milan has shown flashes of resilience under their new coach, their significant injuries could be decisive. Betting Recommendation: Back Inter for a straight win. Their recent defensive solidity and attacking momentum give them the edge in this highly anticipated clash.
