Arch-rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan are set to face off once more in the Coppa Italia semifinals on Wednesday. The first leg of this highly anticipated derby ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving everything to play for in the return fixture. Both sides are looking to rebound from recent league disappointments; Inter, who are level on points at the top of Serie A, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bologna in their last outing, while ninth-placed AC Milan also lost 1-0 at home to Atalanta.
The decisive match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET from the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan. According to the latest market odds, Inter is considered the slight favorite at -105 on the 90-minute money line. AC Milan enters the tie as the underdog at +260, with a draw priced at +240. The total goals over/under is currently set at 2.5. The game is available for live streaming on Paramount+, where new users can access a free 7-day trial. Additional analysis is available on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Expert Betting Analysis
SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has provided his insights and predictions for the crucial Inter vs. AC Milan Coppa Italia clash:
Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals (-130): Sutton points to a pattern of higher-scoring matches involving both teams. Eight of AC Milan`s last 10 games across all competitions have exceeded 2.5 goals. Similarly, seven of Inter`s most recent 10 fixtures have featured three or more goals. Historically, four out of the last six derby encounters between these clubs have also seen at least three goals scored, leading the expert to favor the `Over`.
Prediction: Highest Scoring Half: 2nd (-110): Sutton anticipates a cautious opening to the match, characteristic of derby fixtures where both sides know each other well. However, he expects the game to open up significantly after halftime. His analysis notes that in five of the last seven meetings between these Milan rivals, the second half has been the period with the most goals, a trend he believes is likely to continue in this semifinal tie.
Adrian Whitmore