Milan vs Inter: prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups – March 8, 2026
The marquee fixture of Serie A’s matchday 28 will light up the legendary San Siro on Sunday as Milan host Inter. The Milan Derby once again carries huge implications in the title race, with the hosts desperate for victory to keep their Scudetto hopes alive. Here’s a bet on the outcome of this clash that comes with solid winning prospects.
Match preview
Milan enter the derby trailing the leaders, but Massimiliano Allegri’s side remain one of the main contenders in the title chase. In the last round, the Rossoneri avenged their first-leg defeat to Cremonese, grabbing a 2-1 win thanks to late goals from Strahinja Pavlović and Rafael Leão.
Recent results have been mixed: Milan edged Pisa late and were held to a home draw by resilient Como. Nevertheless, the Devils have looked confident in the derby – they are unbeaten against Inter in their last six meetings across all competitions, winning four of them.
Inter, meanwhile, are charging ahead at championship pace and sit confidently atop the Serie A table. Cristian Chivu’s men have won eight straight league matches, dispatching Genoa 2-0 in the previous round to extend their impressive winning streak.
The Nerazzurri have been especially dominant away from home – nine consecutive Serie A away victories and six clean sheets on the bounce speak volumes. Even without top scorer Lautaro Martínez, Inter’s attacking threat remains undiminished, as they continue to be the league’s most prolific side.
Probable lineups
- Milan: Maignan, Tomori, De Winter, Pavlović, Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modrić, Rabiot, Bartesaghi, Pulisic, Leão
- Inter: Sommer, Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni, Henrique, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Zieliński, Dimarco, Thuram, Esposito
Match facts and head-to-head
- Milan are unbeaten against Inter in their last six encounters in all competitions.
- Inter have won their last nine Serie A away matches.
- Milan defeated Inter 1-0 in the first round of this season’s league campaign.
Prediction
Despite Milan’s strong derby record of late, Inter are currently in more stable form and are marching confidently towards the title. Chivu’s side are a force away from home and possess a more versatile attack, making the Nerazzurri slight favorites in this fiercely contested showdown.
