Our prediction for this Serie A match:
Milan
Match Time & Date:
22/04/2024
20:45
Prediction: 1-1
Inter
There will be fireworks when Milan and Inter face each other at Stadio San Siro in the Derby della Madonnina. The Rossoneri are eyeing a top-two finish and, no doubt, they will give 100% to postpone Inter’s title celebration. Olivier Giroud is pushing for a recall after coming as a substitute in a 3-3 draw with Sassuolo, whilst defender Malick Thiaw serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards. All Tommaso Pobega, Pierre Kalulu, and Simon Kjaer are sidelined with injuries.
The Nerazzurri, on the other hand, are eager to cement top position in the standings. Inter played out a 2-2 draw with Cagliari in their last league match and, no doubt, they would be happy with one point from the Milan derby as well. A close encounter is on the cards at “San Siro” and we predict that the two fierce local rivals are going to share the spoils this time out. The good news for the nominal visitors is that both Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard are back from suspension.
Highlighted Player (Hakan Calhanoglu):
Hakan Calhanoglu is another one in the long line of Turkish footballers who were born in Germany, so it is hardly surprising he came to prominence thanks to his performances in Bundesliga. The attacking midfielder with great vision and very good goalscoring record started his professional career at Karlsruher, scoring impressive 17 goals in 50 league outings to earn a move to Bundesliga side Hamburg.
The spell at Imtech Arena was merely a stepping stone for bigger things as 11 goals in his debut top flight campaign persuaded Bayer Leverkusen to splash nearly €15 million on his services. That proved a very good investment as Calhanoglu continued the rich vein of form, and it is now a matter of time before he joins one of European powerhouses.
The midfield maestro had a bright start to his career in the Turkey national team, scoring 5 goals in first 16 caps, and chances are he will become a leader for Milli Takim in the foreseeable future.
Highlighted Team (Milan):
AC Milan are regarded as one of the biggest club in Italy. The Rossoneri compete in the Italian Serie A and they have won 18 domestic trophies. Speaking of the club’s European success, Milan have clinched seven Champions League (European Cup) trophies.
Milan were on the verge of beating Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League final, but the Premier League outfit came from three goals behind and eventually won the prestigious trophy on penalties. The Rossoneri play their home games at Stadio San Siro (80,018), the stadium that was opened in 1926. It is well known that Milan’s bitterest rivals are Inter and there have always been fireworks when the two local rivals face each other in the Derby della Madonnina.
Milan were founded in 1899 by a lace-maker from England named Herbert Kilpin and a businessman Alfred Edwards. Milan’s home kits are red and black and that is why the team’s nickname is Rossoneri (The Red and Blacks).
The likes of Alessandro Costacurta, Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Roberto Donadoni, Dejan Savicevic, Frank Rijkaard, Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit and Andrea Pirlo are the most famous footballers who have represented the San Siro outfit.
