AC Milan are currently unbeaten in five meetings with Inter, winning three of them, despite the fact that the Nerazzurri had won six successive Derby della Madonninas immediately beforehand.
Inter Milan vs AC Milan preview
The derby della Madonnina is always one of the biggest occasions on the European football calendar but, with the Serie A title race extremely tight, this latest clash has added importance.
11 matches into this season, it is Internazionale Milano who lead the way, albeit level on points with Roma, while just three points seperate the top five. After a slow start to the campaign, losing two of their first three, Cristian Chivu's side come into this one following three straight victories, thereby winning seven of their last eight. Before the international break, Inter beat Lazio 2-0 at San Siro, with Lautaro Martínez breaking the deadlock early before Ange-Yoan Bonny secured victory.
The Nerazzurri have won two of the last five Serie A titles, clinching their historic 20th Scudetti by beating AC Milan on a landmark night back in April 2024. Last season though, they missed out on the title on the final day, before being demolished 5-0 by PSG in the Champions League Final, so are doubly determined to bring the Scudetto back to Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
In contrast, AC Milan have only been Serie A champions once since 2011, finishing all the way down in eighth last season, but firmly believe they are in this title race. Massimiliano Allegri's side are unbeaten since the opening weekend, claiming statement victories over both Napoli and Roma so far, with Strahinja Pavlović the only scorer in the latter earlier this month, rounding off an excellent counter attack, albeit Mike Maignan was the hero, saving a second half Paulo Dybala spot-kick.
However, draws are currently holding this team back, with four of the Rossoneri's last six fixtures ending all square, including their trip to Parma a fortnight ago. Goals from Alexis Saelemaekers and then Rafael Leão had them 2-0 up and cruising at the Tardini, only to throw it away an draw 2-2. All of this means Milan start the weekend just two points below their city rivals, targeting a victory that would see them leapfrog Inter. So, who will claim a win in Sunday night's crucial Milan derby?
Inter Milan vs AC Milan head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 244.
- Inter Milan Wins: 91. Draws: 71. AC Milan Wins: 82.
Inter Milan team news
Cristian Chivu is without Henrikh Mkhitaryan due to injury but Marcus Thuram is back, the striker having come off the bench for brief cameos off the bench against both Kairat and Lazio, having not featured since 30 September due to a hamstring injury beforehand.
In his absence, strikers Ange-Yoan Bonny and Francesco Pio Esposito have both been regular scorers, so will Thuram be thrown straight back into the lineup?
Inter Milan predicted lineup vs AC Milan: (3-5-2): Sommer; Acerbi, Akanji, Bastoni; Dumfries, Sučić, Çalhanoğlu, Barella, Dimarco; Bonny, Martínez.
Inter Milan player to watch vs AC Milan
Lautaro Martínez has started this season on fire, scoring eight goals already, also on target during Argentina's friendly win over Angola in Luanda last Friday. He has previously netted nine times against Milan, the top-scorer in Derby della Madonnina history is Andriy Shevchenko with 14, so can Martínez close in on that record?
AC Milan team news
Massimiliano Allegri, who will also deploy a 3-5-2, is without injured duo Adrien Rabiot and Santiago Gimenez, but does have options from which to choose.
After suffering a hamstring injury during the October window, Christian Pulisic did not go away with the US this week, seeing 20 minutes off the bench in Parma, so could he start this time?
In attack, Christopher Nkunku and Rafael Leão led the line a fortnight ago but, assuming Pulisic does start, which one will make way?
AC Milan predicted lineup vs Inter Milan: (3-5-2): Maignan; Gabbia, De Winter, Pavlović; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Loftus-Cheek, Modrić, Estupiñán; Pulisic, Nkunku.
AC Milan player to watch vs Inter Milan
Luka Modrić, at 40 years old, has been inarguably one of the best midfielders in Serie A so far this season, starting all 11 of Milan's matches, and he'll be key to their chances of victory in this derby.
Inter Milan vs AC Milan prediction
As this is a top of the table clash in Serie A, do not tune in expecting a goal-fest. Nevertheless, an intriguing encounter awaits, but we give Inter the slight edge to prevail: Inter Milan 1-0 AC Milan.
Inter Milan vs AC Milan FAQs - Serie A
How to watch Inter Milan vs AC Milan in Serie A on TV channel?
Inter Milan vs AC Milan in Serie A will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & DAZN UK.
- USA: CBS Sports Network & Paramount+
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada
How to watch Inter Milan vs AC Milan in Serie A on live streaming?
Inter Milan vs AC Milan in Serie A will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+ & DAZN UK.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Inter Milan vs AC Milan in Serie A?
Inter Milan vs AC Milan takes place on Sunday 23 November 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 14:45 (ET) & 11:45 (PT).