Inter – Milan

Both teams will score in the Derby della Madonnina.

Milan has lost points three times in the last four matches and ceded the top position in the league table. In the last round, the "rossoneri" faced Parma away and, it seemed, should have easily beaten the local club. The match started very well for the "devils". Already in the 12th minute, Saelemaekers put the team ahead, and 13 minutes later, Leao converted a penalty and doubled Milan's advantage. The guests' confident lead was shaken by Bernabe's precise shot just before the end of the first half. The "rossoneri" appeared to be relaxed after such a start. The beginning of the second half was dominated by the home team and, logically, led the "crusaders" to a goal. The "devils" tried to reclaim victory but could not. The most realistic chance seemed to be for Saelemaekers in the 82nd minute. In the previous round, Allegri's charges narrowly defeated Roma, and earlier they played 1:1 against Atalanta. Inter has won four matches in a row. In the last round, the "snakes" defeated Lazio without much trouble. The victory "on class" came thanks to goals from Martinez and Bonny. In the Champions League, Christian Kivu's charges defeated Kairat 2:1. Additionally, the "nerazzurri" have beaten Verona (1:2) and Fiorentina (3:0). Inter plays quite uncompromisingly in the championship. The team has secured eight victories and has lost three times. At the same time, the "snakes" have scored 26 goals. In all three lost matches, Inter consistently scored. Last season, the teams faced each other five times. In those encounters, the "devils" won three times, and there were two draws. Notably, in four of those matches, the clubs exchanged goals. It is also important to point out some discrepancies in statistical metrics. According to xG, Allegri's charges should have scored three goals more, and according to xGA, they were short by slightly more than two. The "devils" have been quite prolific in their recent games. In four of the last five matches, the teams have exchanged goals. This did not happen only in the match against Roma, which can be explained by two factors: Dybala's missed penalty and the overall playing style of the Romans. The "snakes'" personnel problems may help the "rossoneri," but they are unlikely to change Kivu's charges' playing style. The "Milan derby" will be marked by goals from both clubs.