Milanese giants Inter Milan and AC Milan are set to clash once again in the highly anticipated second leg of their Coppa Italia semifinal tie this Wednesday. The first leg of this fierce derby ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving everything to play for in the return fixture at the iconic San Siro Stadium. Both sides are looking to bounce back from recent disappointments in Serie A, where Inter suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bologna, and AC Milan also lost by the same scoreline to Atalanta.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET. In the betting markets, Inter is considered the slight favorite for the win in regular time, listed at odds around -105. AC Milan is the underdog at approximately +260, with a draw in 90 minutes priced around +240. The line for the total number of goals scored in the match is set at 2.5.
Renowned soccer expert Brandt Sutton has provided his analysis and predictions for this crucial encounter. One of Sutton`s key picks is for the match to feature Over 2.5 goals. He highlights that eight of AC Milan`s last ten matches across all competitions have gone over this goal total. Similarly, seven of Inter`s last ten games have seen at least three goals scored. Furthermore, four of the most recent six meetings between these two rivals have also exceeded the 2.5 goal mark.
Another prediction from Sutton is that the second half will be the highest-scoring period of the match. He anticipates a cautious approach from both teams in the initial stages, understanding the significance of the derby and the tie being level. However, he expects the game to open up significantly after the halftime break. This prediction is supported by the historical trend, as the second half has produced the most goals in five of the past seven encounters between Inter and AC Milan.
