The highly anticipated Coppa Italia semifinal between Inter Milan and AC Milan is set to take place on April 23rd at the iconic San Siro, with the match kicking off at 21:00 CET . This clash not only serves as a critical fixture for both teams but also represents a fierce rivalry that has historically drawn significant attention from fans and analysts alike. Following a tightly contested first leg that ended in a 1-1 draw, the stakes are notably high; AC Milan requires a victory to secure their position in the Europa League for next season .
Inter Milan have a strong legacy in the Coppa Italia. Only Juventus and Roma have reached more finals than Inter. One more Coppa Italia final win would take them second on the list of historical winners.
Reaching a third final in the last four seasons won’t come easy, especially against their city rivals. However, Inter head into this clash with form on their side. They have lost just one of their last 14 games in all competitions. Most of those have been against sides around them in Serie A or in the Champions League.
Inter Milan possible starting lineup: Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Darmian, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Augusto; Martinez, Arnautovic
AC Milan possible starting lineup: Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Jimenez, Fofana, Reijnders, Hernandez; Pulisic, Abraham, Leao
For AC Milan, the Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter Milan is more than just another derby, it is their final hope of salvaging a season that began with promise but has since unravelled alarmingly.
Sergio Conceicao made waves when he arrived at AC Milan, winning the Supercoppa Italiana in January by defeating Inter Milan, but that early success has given way to chaos. The Rossoneri currently sit ninth in Serie A, 20 points adrift of their city rivals and outside the European qualification spots.
Their 1-0 loss to Atalanta BC on Sunday was a damning indictment of their inconsistency and lack of attacking edge. Milan have now kept just one clean sheet in their last ten home games, and even a recent tactical switch to a back three has not fully shored up the defensive frailties.
Maybe a cop out, but the first area to highlight for Milan is the left side. If the Rossoneri are to reach the final, Thiaw, Theo and Leao will be pivotal. Each has the ability to decide the game, but, they are all prone to errors, and just one could be enough for Inter.
Then, the striker needs a huge game. For Tammy, if he is able to perform against Inter again, it could sway the club in favour of his permanent arrival, whilst Luka Jovic needs performances to boost his summer chances. It’s unlikely that Santiago Gimenez starts, but if he does, little needs to be said about the impact he needs to have.
As per expert analysis, Inter enters this match as slight favorites with odds of -105 against AC Milan's +260 . Predictions suggest a dynamic encounter where both teams may exploit defensive weaknesses. Sutton highlights the likelihood of both teams scoring and anticipates over 2.5 goals based on recent performance trends . This prediction aligns with historical data indicating that matches between these rivals often yield high-scoring outcomes. As fans prepare for this electrifying showdown, live coverage will be available through Paramount+, ensuring widespread access to what promises to be an unforgettable spectacle .
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