Serie A · Derby della Madonnina · Matchday 35 · May 2026

AC Milan vs Inter Milan — Betting Tips & Preview

San Siro, Milan Sunday 4 May, 20:45 CET

🏆 Best Bet: Inter Milan Draw No Bet

Odds: 1.45

Inter have won 5 of the last 7 Derby della Madonnina meetings and are chasing the title. The DNB at 1.45 removes the draw risk in this volatile derby fixture while backing the class side.

Odds Comparison

MarketOddsImplied %
AC Milan Win3.8026.3%
Draw3.4029.4%
Inter Milan Win1.9052.6%
Over 2.5 Goals1.9551.3%
Under 2.5 Goals1.9052.6%
BTTS Yes1.8055.6%
BTTS No2.0050.0%

Team Form (Last 6 Matches)

AC Milan (WDWLWL)

Last 6: 2W 2D 2L · Goals: 8 scored, 8 conceded

Home: 3W 2D 1L (last 6 home) · 1.5 goals scored, 1.0 conceded per home game

Form rating: 50% — mixed

Inter Milan (WWWWWD)

Last 6: 5W 1D 0L · Goals: 13 scored, 3 conceded

Away: 4W 1D 1L (last 6 away) · 1.8 goals scored, 0.7 conceded per away game

Form rating: 88% — excellent

Head-to-Head (Last 10 Milan Derbies)

DateMatchScoreCompetition
Jan 2026Inter Milan vs AC Milan2-1Serie A
Sep 2025AC Milan vs Inter Milan1-2Serie A
Apr 2025Inter Milan vs AC Milan1-2Serie A
Sep 2024AC Milan vs Inter Milan0-1Serie A
Apr 2024Inter Milan vs AC Milan2-1Coppa Italia

Key trend: Inter have won 5 of the last 7 Derby della Madonnina meetings, scoring 2+ goals in each victory. AC Milan's 2-1 away win in April 2025 was their only victory in the last 7 meetings. Average goals per meeting: 2.4. 4 of the last 6 derbies went Under 2.5.

Our Betting Picks

1️⃣ Inter Milan Draw No Bet — 1.45 ⭐

Best value pick. Inter have dominated this fixture with 5 wins in the last 7 meetings. Their form (5W 1D 0L in last 6) is vastly superior to Milan's inconsistent patch (2W 2D 2L). Title-chasing motivation adds extra intensity. The DNB at 1.45 removes the unpredictable draw factor that can hit in derbies, making this the smartest way to back Inter.

2️⃣ Under 2.5 Goals — 1.90

4 of the last 6 Milan derbies produced under 2.5 goals, averaging just 2.4 goals per meeting. Derby matches in Serie A are notoriously tight and tactical — neither side wants to lose face in the city. Milan average 1.5 goals at home while Inter concede just 0.7 away. At 1.90, the under is generous given the historical pattern.

3️⃣ Lautaro Martínez Anytime Scorer — 1.80

Martínez has 19 league goals this season and has scored in 4 of his last 6 Milan derbies. His record against AC Milan is exceptional — he thrives on the derby atmosphere. Against a Milan defence that has conceded in 12 of 18 home games, Lautaro at 1.80 is strong value.

4️⃣ Inter Milan Win to Nil — 3.00

Inter have kept clean sheets in 50% of away games (9 of 18) and concede just 0.7 goals per away match. AC Milan have failed to score in 4 of their last 10 home games. At 3.00, the win to nil is appealing if you believe Inter's defensive excellence will suffocate Milan's inconsistent attack.

5️⃣ Half-Time Draw / Full-Time Inter — 4.50

Derby matches often start cautiously — 5 of the last 6 Milan derbies were level at half-time. Inter's superior fitness and depth typically tell in the second half. HT Draw / FT Inter at 4.50 is a high-value angle that plays both the tight first half and Inter's class in the second.

6️⃣ Inter -0.5 Asian Handicap (Inter Win) — 1.90

For those who want to skip the DNB safety net and take Inter straight up. At 1.90 the straight Inter win offers significantly better value than the DNB. The risk is the draw — but Inter have only drawn 1 of their last 6 and their motivation in the title chase makes a stalemate unlikely.

⚠️ Bankroll Management: Never risk more than 2-3% of your bankroll on a single bet. Derby matches are unpredictable — AC Milan's 2-1 win at the Meazza last season came when Inter were heavy favourites. Use our staking plan calculator to manage your risk responsibly.

Key Injuries & Absences

TeamPlayerStatusImpact
AC MilanIsmaël BennacerDoubtfulMidfield ball-winning absent
AC MilanAlessandro FlorenziOutFull-back depth reduced
Inter MilanHenrikh MkhitaryanDoubtfulMidfield rotation limited
Inter MilanBenjamin PavardDoubtfulCB partnership stability
Inter MilanMarko ArnautovićOutAttacking depth from bench

Tactical Preview

AC Milan will set up to be compact and counter-attack. Their approach in recent derbies has been to sit deep, absorb Inter's possession, and exploit transitions through Leão's pace. Milan's home record is decent (3W 2D 1L in last 6) but their inability to control games against elite sides is a recurring problem. Without Bennacer, their midfield lacks the ball-winner to disrupt Inter's control.

Inter Milan will dominate possession and territory. Inzaghi's 3-5-2 system is perfectly designed for derby matches — the wing-backs provide width, the midfield three control the tempo, and Lautaro + Thuram offer clinical finishing. Inter average 62% possession away from home and create 1.9 xG per away game. Their defensive structure (0.7 goals conceded away) is Serie A's best away record.

Tactical mismatch: Inter's elite midfield control vs Milan's compromised engine room. Without a like-for-like replacement for Bennacer, Milan will struggle to win the midfield battle. Inter's three-man midfield of Barella, Çalhanoğlu, and Mkhitaryan/Zalewski will dominate possession and create overloads. Expect Inter to control the tempo and eventually break Milan down.

Fixture Stats

AC Milan Home

Avg goals scored: 1.5 · Avg conceded: 1.0

Over 2.5 in home matches: 44% (8/18)

BTTS in home matches: 56% (10/18)

Clean sheets at home: 33% (6/18)

Inter Milan Away

Avg goals scored: 1.8 · Avg conceded: 0.7

Over 2.5 in away matches: 50% (9/18)

BTTS in away matches: 44% (8/18)

Clean sheets away: 50% (9/18)

Summary & Best Bets

#PickOddsConfidence
1Inter Milan DNB1.45⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2Under 2.5 Goals1.90⭐⭐⭐⭐
3Lautaro Martínez Anytime Scorer1.80⭐⭐⭐⭐
4Inter Win to Nil3.00⭐⭐⭐
5HT Draw / FT Inter4.50⭐⭐⭐
6Inter -0.5 AH (Straight Win)1.90⭐⭐⭐⭐

Odds correct as of publishing. Always check current odds before placing bets. All predictions are for informational purposes only — please bet responsibly.