Our AC Milan vs Inter prediction is an Inter win. The Derby della Madonnina takes place at San Siro on Saturday 31 October (10:45pm EAT), with unbeaten Inter top of Serie A on 25 points and Milan fifth on 18. Ruben Amorim’s Milan are carrying several injuries and are coming off a shock 4-2 home defeat to Bologna, while Cristian Chivu’s Inter have won eight of their nine league games.
Milan are the home side in this one, and they beat Inter twice in Serie A last season. Here is our full preview.
Key Facts: AC Milan vs Inter
- Competition: Serie A, Matchday 10
- Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
- Kick-off: 10:45pm EAT (8:45pm Italian time)
- Venue: San Siro, Milan
- Table: Inter 1st (25 points), Milan 5th (18 points)
- Last meeting: Milan 1-0 Inter, March 2026
See our Milan vs Inter match prediction page for probabilities and more markets.
AC Milan Form and Team News
Milan had been building nicely under Amorim until Wednesday night. Bologna came to San Siro and won 4-2, with winger Mbangula scoring a hat-trick. Milan led 2-1 through two goals from young forward Alphadjo Cisse, but they collapsed after the hour mark as Bologna scored three times. It was Milan’s first league defeat of the season and Amorim’s first in Serie A.
Before that, Milan had won 2-0 at Udinese and beaten Atalanta 3-2, although they were also beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth in the Europa League, which we covered in our Bournemouth 3-0 Milan report.
After the Bologna loss, Amorim said his team looked tired and short of energy from the first minute. He blamed the injury list and suggested he may take a risk on one or two players for the derby.
Milan injuries
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Samuel Chukwueze, Matteo Gabbia and Alexis Saelemaekers: all expected to miss the derby.
- Adrien Rabiot: a doubt with a calf problem. Reports differ on whether he will be ready.
With so many players missing and only three days of rest, Milan’s legs are the big concern.
Inter Form and Team News
Inter are the team to beat in Italy right now. They are unbeaten in the league with eight wins and one draw. On Wednesday they won 2-0 at Venezia, although both goals were own goals and Chivu was far from satisfied with the performance.
Chivu said Inter go into the derby knowing what it means, and that the priority over the next few days is recovering mental and physical energy. He added that he would have changed the whole team after Venezia if he could.
The one note of caution is in Europe, where Inter lost a seven-goal thriller 4-3 to Club Brugge earlier this month. Their defence can be opened up by quick, direct teams.
Inter injuries
- Lautaro Martinez: a major doubt with a hamstring problem. If the captain misses out, it is a significant blow.
Head to Head
Milan have the recent edge. They completed a league double over Inter in 2025/26, and the last meeting, in March 2026, ended 1-0 to Milan with Pervis Estupinan scoring. Derbies are rarely about form, and Milan players will remember those wins.
AC Milan vs Inter Prediction and Betting Tips
This derby comes at a bad time for Milan. They are tired, missing four or five senior players and coming off their worst performance of the season. Inter are fresher, more settled and top of the table for good reason.
The doubt over Lautaro does give Milan some hope, and the derby history of the last year shows Inter cannot take anything for granted. Milan’s young forwards, Cisse in particular, have shown they can score.
Overall, we think Inter’s depth and consistency should tell, but we expect Milan to make it a contest.
Our picks
- Main pick: Inter to win
- Alternative: Inter or draw (double chance)
- Goals angle: Both teams to score: Yes
Team news for both sides should be clearer after the Friday press conferences, so check again before kick-off on JetBet. For the rest of the weekend’s games, visit our football predictions hub, and for the official table see the Serie A website.
FAQ
What time is AC Milan vs Inter in Kenya?
The Milan derby kicks off at 10:45pm East Africa Time on Saturday 31 October 2026 at San Siro.
Who won the last Milan derby?
AC Milan won the last meeting 1-0 in March 2026, which completed a Serie A double over Inter last season.
Is Inter still unbeaten in Serie A?
Yes. Inter have eight wins and one draw from nine games and sit top on 25 points, level with Lazio.
What is the best bet for AC Milan vs Inter?
Our main pick is an Inter win, with Inter or draw as the safer double chance option. No bet is guaranteed, so stake responsibly.
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