AC Milan vs Inter Milan Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch

The Derby della Madonnina always delivers drama, and this edition was no exception. AC Milan hosted table-topping Inter Milan at San Siro in a Serie A clash that carried real…

By Reetam Bodhak

August 2, 2026

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The Derby della Madonnina always delivers drama, and this edition was no exception. AC Milan hosted table-topping Inter Milan at San Siro in a Serie A clash that carried real title implications — and the Rossoneri walked away with a statement win.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan: Match Snapshot

Milan trailed Inter by 10 points heading in and needed a result to stay in the Scudetto race. Pervis Estupiñán’s 35th-minute strike proved decisive, sealing a 1-0 win that handed Max Allegri’s side a rare derby double over their city rivals.

Detail	Information
Fixture	AC Milan vs Inter Milan
Competition	Serie A, Gameweek 28
Venue	Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro)
Kickoff	March 8, 2026, 7:45 PM
Final Score	AC Milan 1-0 Inter Milan
Goalscorer	Pervis Estupiñán (35′)
Milan Lineup	Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Leao
Inter Lineup	Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito

How The Match Unfolded

Coming off a shock 1-0 loss to Parma that ended a 24-match unbeaten run, Milan needed a response — and got one. Inter arrived unbeaten in the league since late November, riding an eight-game winning streak and boasting the division’s top scoring attack. Sports Mole’s pre-match data model had actually favored Inter (40.92% win probability) over Milan (32.86%), with a 0-1 Inter win tipped as the most likely scoreline. Instead, Milan defended resolutely, extending their unbeaten run against Inter to four wins in the last six meetings across all competitions.

The result kept Milan’s title hopes alive, while Inter, missing injured talisman Lautaro Martinez, suffered a rare setback in an otherwise dominant campaign.

Where To Watch Highlights

For fans who missed it live, match highlights and extended analysis are widely available through official Serie A broadcast partners. For more Serie A previews, predictions, and match coverage, check out TechnoSports’ football section.