Looking to secure a record seventh straight win over their city rivals, Serie A champions Inter Milan will clash with struggling AC Milan at San Siro.
Inter fans have grown accustomed to victory in the Derby della Madonnina, with their team enjoying six consecutive wins against AC Milan, boasting an impressive aggregate score of 14-2.
This winning streak includes two triumphs in the 2023 Champions League semi-finals, a dominant 5-1 league victory, and a memorable 2-1 win in April that secured Inter's 20th Italian title.
Inter comes into the match sitting third in the Serie A standings, two points behind surprise leaders Udinese, following a frustrating 1-1 draw with Monza last week, where Denzel Dumfries scored a late equalizer.
Despite this, the Scudetto holders remain unbeaten this season, having held Manchester City to a goalless draw in a tense Champions League clash at the Etihad.
In contrast, Milan suffered a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool after taking an early lead through Christian Pulisic. Reports suggest that new coach Paulo Fonseca is under pressure, with only one win in his first five matches.
Currently 10th in the Serie A table with just five points, Milan is facing their worst start since 2018. Following rumors of discord among key players, Fonseca reinstated Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez last week, leading to a 4-0 victory over bottom-placed Venezia.
However, that win hasn't alleviated concerns about Zlatan Ibrahimovic, now an advisor, potentially seeking a new manager, so Fonseca knows that halting Inter's win streak is essential. Milan's last derby victory came in September 2022, shortly after claiming the Serie A title, making a win in this match long overdue for Rossoneri fans.
Prediction: Inter Milan 2-1 AC Milan
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