Sunday 04/05/2014, 21:00, Italy Serie A, Round 36, AC Milan vs Inter Milano
AC Milan vs Inter Milano Betting Preview
There is no bigger rivalry in Italian football than a match between AC Milan and Inter Milano, with the standings being less important when these teams meet. This season, none of them achieved anything memorable and despite their tradition of competing for trophies, the two teams had to settle for a placement in the first half. This match won't make any impact whatsoever, but both will be just as willing to give everything to secure a win over their archrivals.
AC Milan vs Inter Milano Betting Odds
AC Milan 2.40, Draw 3.40, Inter Milano 3.15
AC Milan vs Inter Milano Betting Tips
Inter Milano comfortably sits in the fifth place that insures participation in Europa League next season, five points clear of Torino. All they need is one point in the remaining three rounds to be virtually sure of their chance to play in the European competition in 2015.
They had a hard time winning consecutive games recently, but they are undefeated in almost 2 months, drawing four times and winning twice. Both of those victories came on the road against Sampdoria and Parma, but the most impressive part is the fact that the hosts were unable to score a single goal.
AC Milan was bragging about a similar accomplishment until last week, when they lost by two goals to none on the road to runner-up AS Roma. Before that, they won five games in a row and the only goal conceded over the span was one scored in his own net by Abiatti.
They will be playing host to their city rivals and the head to head record suggests that the game could go either way. Both teams won nine times with AC Milan as hosts and six games ended undecided, while the record was almost identical when the teams met at Inter Milano's Stadium.
Key Facts
- AC Milan hasn't won in almost 2 years and although the teams met three times over the span, only four goals were scored.
- Inter Milano would gladly settle for a draw on the road and will be wary of their city rivals' offensive prowess, using a 5-4-1 starting formation.
AC Milan vs Inter Milano Betting Prediction
Even though both teams will secretly hope for victory over their archrivals, none will take the chances upfront to insure victory. The reason why the two teams from Milan were unable to compete for a Champions League berth this season is that their offensives were rather ineffective. Under these circumstances, it is a better choice to simply bet on fewer than 2.5 goals to be scored at odds of 2.15.
Bet: Under 2.5 goals @ 2.15 with Pinnacle Sports
