Serie A

Milan vs Inter: The Scudetto Decider?

Milan and Inter go head to head in what may turn out to be one of the most decisive games of the season.

All eyes are on the Derby at San Siro, with the two rivals just ten points apart. Inter hope to extend their lead to thirteen points, while Milan aim to get back in the running for the Scudetto. After beating Cremonese and moving past their defeat against Parma, the Rossoneri are playing for a second consecutive victory to close the gap to seven points. Meanwhile, Inter have won eight matches in a row and are chasing another three points to move 13 clear with ten games remaining and secure their 21st Scudetto.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There have been 110 official Milan-home derbies in the history of the Milan–Inter clash: 36 Milan wins (most recently 3–2 in Serie A 2022/23), 33 draws (most recently 1–1 in the Coppa Italia 2024/25) and 41 Inter wins (most recently 2–1 away in Serie A 2023/24).

DID YOU KNOW?

Milan have recorded one win in their last four home matches (a 1–0 win over Lecce on 18 January), followed by two draws and one defeat.

Milan are the Serie A 2025/26 team that have made the fewest substitutions: 105 out of 135 available.

Milan are the team that have been awarded the most penalties in Serie A 2025/26 (7).

Milan are one of four Serie A teams yet to benefit from any opposition red cards, along with Lecce, Verona and Torino.

Milan are the Serie A 2025/26 team caught offside the most (54).

Milan are among the top teams for goals scored in the opening 15 minutes of the second half in Serie A 2025/26 (10, level with Bologna).

This match features the two Serie A 2025/26 teams that have gained the most points in second halves compared with the half-time score (+14).

Inter have been unbeaten in Serie A since 23 November 2025, when they lost 0–1 away to Milan. Since then, they are on a 15-match unbeaten run in the league.

Inter have scored in 19 consecutive matches across all competitions, with a total of 40 goals. Their last scoreless game was Inter–Liverpool 0–1 on 9 December (Champions League).

Inter are the Serie A 2025/26 team with the most goals scored by substitutes (11).

Inter are the highest-scoring team in Serie A 2025/26 (64 goals).

Inter are also top for goals scored in the opening 15 minutes (9) in Serie A 2025/26.

Inter are the top team for goals scored in the final 15 minutes of the first half (stoppage time included) in Serie A 2025/26 (10).

Inter are the top team for goals scored in the final 15 minutes of matches (stoppage time included) in Serie A 2025/26 (17).

In the history of Serie A only one team has not won the scudetto collecting 67 or more points after 27 matchdays: Napoli in 2017/18 (69). That remains the highest-scoring championship in Napoli's history in Serie A (91), it is also the record of points for a runner-up.

COACHES and PLAYERS

Between Massimiliano Allegri and Cristian Chivu 2nd official encounter: in the only precedent victory for the Milan coach, 0-1 in the first leg match.

Strahinja Pavlović on target against Cremonese: 3rd goal in this championship for the Rossoneri defender. He had not scored a goal since 3 November 2025, Milan-Roma 1-0, Serie A. Equalled his record in a single championship, set in 2023/24 with the Salzburg jersey in Austrian Bundesliga.

Rafael Leão on target against Cremonese: 9th goal in this championship for the Rossoneri striker. Surpassed his score from Serie A 2025/26 (8 goals).

Hakan Çalhanoğlu on target against Genoa: 8th goal in this championship for the Nerazzurri midfielder. It is his second best season in Serie A from a scoring standpoint with the Inter jersey (better only in 2023/24, with 13 goals) and the third overall in the top tournament (9 goals with Milan in 2019/20).

Federico Dimarco on target against Genoa: 6th goal in this championship for the Nerazzurri defender. It is his best season ever in terms of goals, surpassed 2023/24 and 2020/21 (with the Verona jersey), both with 5 goals.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: none

Cautioned:nSaelemaekers, Fofana, Athekame, Rabiot (Milan)

REFEREE

DOVERI (BACCINI – BERTI) IV: MARCHETTI, VAR: ABISSO, AVAR: DI BELLO

PROSSIMI IMPEGNI

Lazio-Milan (Sunday March 15th, 20.45 CET)

Inter-Atalanta (Saturday March 14th, 15.00 CET)

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