Inter Milan vs. AC Milan: Milan Derby Hostilities Resume in the Coppa Italian

April 15, 2022
Benson Chikezie

Coppa Italia 2021/2022
Semifinals: Second Leg
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan.

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Milan’s most prestigious teams face off again in the Coppa Italia semi-finals on the 20th of April, 2022. The first leg ended in a 0–0 draw, and this return leg will kick off at 00:30 IST and go on to extra time or penalty shootouts if either side fails to win in regular time. The Milan Derby is one of the most anticipated matches in Italy, and a shot at glory is on the line this time around.

Both Milan clubs are locked in a title race, with AC Milan two points ahead of Inter Milan, having played a game more. They have weaved their way to the semi-finals of Coppa Italia, and neither side could break the deadlock in the first leg, setting up a cracking return leg at San Siro.

Teams Status

Take a look at all the latest form and squad news for Inter Milan and AC Milan:

Inter Milan Form and Team News

Apart from the Scudetto, the Coppa Italia is Inter’s second chance to end this season on a high, and they will relish the opportunity. Since their exit at the hands of Liverpool in the Champions League, they have been solid in Serie A, winning three and drawing two in their last five matches.

Their path to the semi-finals went through Empoli and AS Roma, who they defeated 3–2 and 2–0, respectively. Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez is their highest goalscorer in Coppa Italia with 2 goals, with Edin Dzeko scoring once.

Simone Inzaghi’s side will be without defender Stefan de Vrij for the match against AC Milan as he is currently on the sidelines due to an injury.

AC Milan Form and Team News

Milan sit at the top of Serie A as they continue to chase down their first Scudetto title in a while, but a run of two draws in a row have seen them hand Inter the chance to go top if they win their game in hand. Their rivals also stand in their way as they look to secure a domestic double, but Milan will be confident as they are yet to lose to Inter in their last 3 meetings.

AC Milan breezed past Genoa by 3 goals to 1 and Lazio by 4 to nil to set up the derby meeting against Inter. Star forward Olivier Giroud has scored 3 goals for Milan in the Coppa Italia, with Portuguese attacker Raphael Leao scoring twice. 

AC Milan will be without Alessandro Florenzi, who is currently unable to feature due to an injury.

What Do the Sportsbooks Say?

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The Milan Derby is always an entertaining game to watch, and this time, Inter are the favorites to come out on top. On the Parimatch sportsbook, Inter to win is placed at 2.06 odds, AC Milan to win is at 3.65 odds, and a draw is placed at 3.40 odds.
The Paripesa sportsbook favors Inter Milan to win at 2.12 odds, a draw at 3.58 odds, and AC Milan to win at 3.76 odds. Inter Milan to win is available on the Melbet sportsbook at 2.12 odds, a victory for AC Milan is placed at 3.76 odds, and a draw is at 3.58 odds.


Tipster’s Angle

Inter Milan have failed to defeat AC Milan in their last three meetings, losing one and drawing two. Both teams won convincingly to get to this stage, making any outcome in favor of either side difficult to call. Here are our thoughts on the possible outcomes for the Milan Derby:

Tip: Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.32

Although the first leg ended in a goalless draw, both teams know they need to score goals this time around. They will approach this fixture with much more desire than the first, and with players like Giroud, Leao, Lautaro Martinez, Dzeko, and Alexis Sanchez on the field, scoring goals should not be difficult for either side. Over 1.5 goals is available on the Paripesa sportsbook at 

Tip: AC Milan to Win @ 3.60

A very tough call to make, but although AC Milan are not the favorites to win this fixture on the sportsbooks, we are tipping them to overturn the slump that has seen them draw two games in a row. Inter Milan have won by single goal margins twice in their last five games, but AC Milan have won by that same margin three times in a row in their last 5 games.

An upset cannot be ruled out, especially now that AC Milan have a team that can rival Inter Milan at all levels. AC Milan to win is placed at 3.60 odds on the Sportsbet.io sportsbook.

Conclusion

The Milan Derby promises to be exciting, although the first leg was a drab affair that ended in a goalless draw. We expect a more competitive contest, as both teams target a shot at Coppa Italia glory.

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