Inter Milan is looking to build on their two-goal lead when they meet with AC Milan for the second leg of their semi-finals series. Inter were able to bring a two-goal lead in this important match, after a 2-0 first leg win. Coming into this game, Inter just needs to protect or add to their goal tally to lock their spot. However, Milan will not easy on them, as they want to chase that lead. Milan cannot let Inter to have an easy win in this series, as Milan is aiming to get their eighth title in the contest. In fact, both teams failed to win another title in years, but Milan has longer drought than Inter. This meeting will be on May 17, 2023, at 3:00 AM (GTM+8), with Inter as hosts.
These two teams have already clashed for 236 times, where it was the hosts who recorded more wins. They have won 88 matches, while the visitors recorded 79 victories, while the remaining 69 matches all ended in draw. This season, the hosts was able to defeat three times across all competitions. If the hosts can qualify in the Finals, that will be their sixth qualification in the Champions League finals under Jose Mourinho. As for the visitors, aside from losing their last three matches against Inter, they also failed to score in those games. It is also unfortunate that the visitors have only won once in their last 16 away matches in the Champions League. These last 16 matches all happened in a knock-out matches, which is why they are still unsure of their chances here.
Inter Milan
Inter is currently at the third of the Serie A league table, and have been impressive this season. As they have impressive this season, it is not surprising that their squad have achieved greater heights this season. Additionally, they have a good momentum coming into this game, as they are from a 4-2 win against Sassuolo. Considering the importance of this game, Inter is hopeful that they can achieve similar result in this game. Inter needs to protect their lead or better add to their goals to give their opponent a hard time. Despite their lead, Inter cannot be relaxed, as they are going against a very capable team. Fortunately they are a team who can pack a punch, and are able to come on their own recently. Considering their current form, Inter might be at the upper hand coming into this game.
Milan Skriniar is the only sure miss in this match, following his injury, but Joaquin Correa might be sidelined, as he picked up a knock.
AC Milan
Milan on the other hand are in dire need of goals coming into this match, or they will say goodbye to their Finals hopes. In the Serie A, they are sitting at the fifth, as they failed to be in their best recently. In fact, they are from a shocking 2-0 defeat against Spezia on their last match. With that, they do not have the momentum that they need for this important match. Coming into this game, they are hoping to climb back despite being down by two goals. Milan are also aiming to prove a point here, that they are still a dangerous team. Considering their current slump, Milan is needing to have an immediate resurgence. Others aside from Rafael Leao needs to step-up in this game, to add tally on their goals.
It is unfortunate that Milan has a lengthy absentees for this match. They will be without Junior Messias, Rade Krunic, and Ismael Bennacer, who are all suffering injuries.
Prediction:
Inter Milan (1.5)
Odds: -0.86
Inter Milan to win on aggregate (4-1)
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