An exciting edition of the Derby della Madonnina takes place in Australia on August 5 at 18:00, as AC Milan face off against Inter Milan in a high-profile pre-season clash. Newly appointed Rossoneri manager Ruben Amorim is still searching for stability after a 2-2 draw with Celtic in his debut, winning just 2 of Milan's last 10 matches overall. Meanwhile, Cristian Chivu's Inter side enter the derby in impressive form, remaining undefeated in summer 2026 after a 1-1 draw and penalty victory against Manchester City.
Team News & Expected Lineups
Both managers are expected to rotate squad members and test tactical variations ahead of the new campaign, with key stars resting post-World Cup 2026.
AC Milan Predicted XI (3-4-2-1):
- Goalkeeper: Torriani
- Defenders: Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic
- Midfielders: Athekame, Ricci, Comotto, Bartesaghi
- Attacking Midfielders: Ossola, Loftus-Cheek
- Forward: Kostic
Inter Milan Predicted XI (3-5-2):
- Goalkeeper: Martinez
- Defenders: Bisseck, Bovio, Augusto
- Midfielders: Diouf, Barella, Zielinski, Stankovic, Dimarco
- Forwards: Iddrissou, Esposito
Key Betting Trends & Tactical Analysis
Statistical trends highlight potential opportunities for bettors:
- Late Goals: At least one goal was scored in the final 30 minutes in 3 of Milan's last 4 matches and 5 of Inter's last 7 fixtures.
- Odd Scorelines: 7 of the last 10 head-to-head encounters ended with an odd number of total goals.
- Both Teams to Score: Inter have found the net in 10 consecutive matches, while Milan scored in 6 of their past 10 games.
Match Prediction
Given Inter's continuity under Chivu and superior form compared to Milan's ongoing transition under Amorim, the Nerazzurri hold the upper hand in Australia.
Predicted Score: AC Milan 1-2 Inter Milan