Match Information
Match Overview
Matchday 10 of the Serie A season brings a Milan derby on October 31 that carries real weight in the early shape of the table. Inter arrive in first place, while AC Milan sit fifth, and the derby offers the hosts a direct opportunity to close ground on the league leaders.
The most striking contrast is momentum. Inter have won every one of their last four Serie A outings visible in the data, including a 3-1 win at Bologna on October 17, a 2-1 home victory over Fiorentina on October 25 and a 2-0 win at Venezia on October 28. Their only recent defeat came in the UEFA Champions League, a 4-3 loss to Club Brugge KV on October 13, followed by a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on October 21. AC Milan's run is more volatile. They beat Atalanta 3-2 on October 18 and won 2-0 at Udinese on October 25, but lost 2-4 at home to Bologna on October 28 in the match immediately before this one, and fell 3-0 at Bournemouth in the Europa League on October 22.
Defensive solidity is a secondary storyline. Milan conceded four goals to Bologna and three to Bournemouth in two of their last three losses, while Inter have conceded only once in their last four Serie A matches. Both sides also carry midweek European schedules, so fatigue and rotation are relevant context for each camp, with Ruben Amorim and C. Chivu both having recent congested weeks to manage.
The head-to-head record favors Milan in recent years. The Rossoneri won on November 23, 2025 (1-0 away) and March 8, 2026 (1-0), before the sides drew 1-1 on August 5, 2026. Neither team has any reported injuries, so both managers should have full squads to choose from, making tactical selection the main variable in this fixture.
Predicted Lineups
AC Milan
Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlović, Estupiñán; Musah, Jashari; Hutchinson, Cissè, Bartesaghi; Gonçalo Ramos
Inter
Provedel; Bisseck, Bastoni, Carlos Augusto; Diouf, Sučić, Stanković, Zieliński, Dimarco; Thuram, Bonny
Team Form Analysis
AC Milan
League Position: 5AC Milan Form Analysis
Milan's recent results show a team capable of high-scoring wins but vulnerable at the back. Across their last five matches they have won three and lost two, scoring ten goals and conceding eleven. In the league, they beat Atalanta 3-2 at home on October 18 and won 2-0 at Udinese on October 25, a clean sheet that stands out in an otherwise leaky stretch.
The most recent result is the concern. On October 28, Milan lost 2-4 at home to Bologna, the same opponent Inter beat 3-1 away on October 17. Conceding four goals at home in a league match raises questions about defensive organization heading into a derby.
In Europe, the picture is mixed. Milan won 4-0 away at Red Bull Salzburg on October 15 in the UEFA Europa League, then lost 3-0 at Bournemouth on October 22. Those fixtures add travel and schedule load around the league games.
Attacking output is clearly a strength, with three goals or more in three of the five matches. Whether that firepower can offset the defensive lapses against the league leaders is the central question for Milan.
Inter
League Position: 1Inter Form Analysis
Inter's form is highly consistent, particularly in Serie A. They have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, with all four wins in the league or Champions League league stage coming in succession since October 17. Their league run reads 3-1 at Bologna on October 17, 2-1 against Fiorentina on October 25 and 2-0 at Venezia on October 28.
Defensively, Inter have been sturdy in the league, conceding just one goal across those three Serie A fixtures. The exception was the Champions League match against Club Brugge KV on October 13, a 3-4 home defeat that remains the only blemish in the sample. They responded with a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on October 21.
Attacking output is steady rather than spectacular, with two or three goals in most matches. The 3-1 win at Bologna is notable given that Milan lost 2-4 to the same side on October 28.
Inter have managed European and domestic demands while holding first place in the table, which speaks to their depth and rhythm, though a busy schedule means rotation decisions could matter again.
Head-to-Head
AC Milan
Inter
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | AC Milan | 1 - 1 | Inter |
| 2026-03-08 | AC Milan | 1 - 0 | Inter |
| 2025-11-23 | Inter | 0 - 1 | AC Milan |
| 2025-04-23 | Inter | 0 - 3 | AC Milan |
| 2025-04-02 | AC Milan | 1 - 1 | Inter |
| 2025-02-02 | AC Milan | 1 - 1 | Inter |
| 2025-01-06 | Inter | 2 - 3 | AC Milan |
| 2024-09-22 | Inter | 1 - 2 | AC Milan |
| 2024-04-22 | AC Milan | 1 - 2 | Inter |
| 2023-09-16 | Inter | 5 - 1 | AC Milan |
Memorable Matches
The Milan derby has produced plenty of tight, dramatic contests in recent seasons. One of the most striking recent results came on April 23, 2025, when Milan won 3-0 away at Inter, a rare lopsided scoreline in a fixture that is often decided by a single goal. Earlier, on January 6, 2025, Milan edged a 3-2 thriller away at Inter, while on September 22, 2024 they won 2-1 on the road.
Inter's most emphatic result in the sample came on September 16, 2023, a 5-1 home win over Milan that stands as the biggest margin in the data.
More recently, Milan won 1-0 on November 23, 2025 and again on March 8, 2026, before the sides shared a 1-1 draw on August 5, 2026. Several of these meetings were decided by a single goal, underlining how fine the margins tend to be.
Venue Factor
The venue for this fixture has not been confirmed in the available data, so a precise assessment of home advantage is limited. What can be said is that AC Milan are designated as the home side for this Matchday 10 derby, and their most recent home league match ended in a 2-4 loss to Bologna on October 28, though they did beat Atalanta 3-2 at home on October 18.
Inter's away form in the league has been strong, with w
Injury Concerns
AC Milan
Inter
