AC Milan vs Inter: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview The San Siro sides are separated by just one point heading into the game, but it is Gennaro Gattuso's team who are in better form AC Milan are aiming to record a sixth consecutive Serie A victory this week as they take on city rivals Inter on Sunday. The San Siro sides are separated by a single point in the Italian top-flight heading into the derby clash and will be looking to enhance their hold on a Champions League spot. While Milan are going through a strong run of form lately, Inter will be looking to find some consistency following their Europa League elimination at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt. Game AC Milan vs Inter Date Sunday, March 17 Time 7.30pm GMT / 4.30pm ET TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch In the United States (US), the game can be streamed online via ESPN+. US TV channel Online stream N/A fuboTV In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will be shown on television on Premier Sports 1 and will be available to stream live online using the Premier Sports app. UK TV channel Online stream Premier Sports 1 Premier Player Squads & Team News Position AC Milan squad Goalkeepers Gianluigi Donnarumma, Antonio Donnarumma, Reina Defenders Abate, Calabria, Caldara, Laxalt, Conti, Musacchio, Rodriguez, Romagnoli, Strinic, Zapata Midfielders Bakayoko, Bertolacci, Biglia, Bonaventura, Kessie, Mauri, Montolivo, Paqueta Forwards Borini, Calhanoglu, Castillejo, Cutrone, Piatek, Suso Giacomo Bonaventura is the only injury problem facing Gennaro Gattuso's team heading into the big game, while they have no suspensions. Potential AC Milan starting XI: Donnarumma, Calabria, Musacchio, Romagnoli, Rodriguez, Kessie, Bakayoko, Paqueta, Suso, Piatek, Calhanoglu. Position Inter squad Goalkeepers Handanovic, Padelli, Berni Defenders Vrsaljko, De Vrij, Ranocchia, Asamoa, Soares, Miranda, Dalbert, D'Ambrosio, Skriniar Midfielders Gagliardini, Vecino, Nainggolan, Joao Mario, Valero, Perisic, Brozovic Forwards Icardi, Martinez, Balde, Politano, Candreva Mauro Icardi is unlikely to feature as his absence from the team continues following his loss of the captaincy, while Radja Nainggolan and Sime Vrsaljko are still out of action. Miranda will miss the derby after suffering an injury last week against SPAL. Potential Inter starting XI: Handanovic, D'Ambrosio, Skriniar, De Vrij, Asamoah, Brozovic, Vecino, Politano, Joao Mario, Perisic, Martinez. Betting & Match Odds AC Milan are the favourites to take the three points and are priced at 29/20 with bet365. Inter are available at 11/5 while a draw is 21/10. Click here to see more offers for the game, including goalscoring markets, correct score predictions and more. Match Preview After crashing out of the Europa League with a home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, Luciano Spalletti's Inter will be determined to bounce back when they take on their local rivals. The Nerazzurri have won just one of their last five matches, putting their chances of finishing in a Champions League spot this season in danger. The continued absence of striker and former captain Mauro Icardi weighs heavily on Spalletti's shoulders, who needs a strong display against their city neighbours. Spalletti was ashamed of his team's performance in midweek after their capitulation against Frankfurt, saying: "We lacked a bit of everything. We lost balance immediately and made some mistakes for the opener, then got irritable and lost even more balance. "It became a very difficult game. If you don't clear your lines first, or make rough passes, everything becomes an open ball to challenge for. If you treat it with more quality, it's within your control. "Even when moving the ball between spaces, we never created anything of note. The early goal just cranked up the tension and made us feel as if there was no chance. We lost it straight away. "We had plenty of time to deal with the situation intelligently. Instead, we were immediately frenetic and chaotic, trying to force the ball through with individual moves rather than as a team." Inter emerged triumphant from the last clash between these sides when they ended their fierce rivals' nine-game unbeaten run, but the Rossoneri will feel they can enhance their hopes of a top four finish. Article continues below But Gennaro Gattuso's team are in fine form lately as they remain unbeaten in their last 10 games, seeing them move a point ahead of Inter in the Serie A table. Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek has been leading the charge since his arrival from Genoa in January, scoring eight times in nine games for his new side. The 23-year-old will be aiming to continue his incredible scoring run as he looks to stay in the fight with Cristiano Ronaldo and Fabio Quagliarella to be the league's top scorer.<doc-sep>The Derby Della Madonnina is upon us. Gennaro Gattuso has got everyone at AC Milan dreaming of Champions League football again, but the job’s far from done yet. It’s third versus fourth on Sunday as Inter look to spoil the party against their rivals to close the gap on them in the race for Champions League football. Who will come out on top this weekend? AC Milan vs Internazionale Serie A 2018-19 Where to Watch Venue: San Siro Date: 17 March 2019 Kick Off Time: 19:30 GMT Referee in Charge: Marco Guida TV Channel / Live Stream: It’s live on Premier 1 in the UK. If it’s live streaming you’re after, have a bet with one of the top bookies in the UK and live stream it on their site. Milan vs Inter – The Form Guide AC Milan are enjoying an incredible run of form. You have to go back to before Christmas to find the last time Milan lost in the league. It was a 1-0 home defeat to Fiorentina. Since then, it’s been seven wins and three draws in 10 games. When a derby comes around, they say form goes out of the window. AC Milan need to up their game on Sunday against rivals Inter. Not only because it’s a derby, but also because they’ve not beaten Inter in the league since January 2016. Inter head into the Derby di Milano on the back of Europa League heartache. They were dumped out of the competition by Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek. Domestically, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag recently, too. They beat a poor SPAL side 2-0 last time out but lost away at Cagliari the week before. Previous to that, they blew a 3-1 lead away at Fiorentina to draw 3-3. Score Prediction 2-1. Inter won the reverse fixture 1-0, but you can’t ignore how good AC Milan have been recently. Their fans deserve some cheer against their rivals, and I think they’ll get it here. Inter blew the chance of Europa League success on Thursday night, and I think that may play a part this weekend. Milan know a win against their rivals will almost certainly give them Champions League football next season. They won’t want to pass that up. Betting Tip Although the last couple of games have been tight between the two sides, there are always plenty of chances. Four have the last six meetings have seen over 2.5 goals scored, and I think there will be goals in this one. Over 2.5 goals looks decent value at odds of 11/10, so that’s the bet for me. If you’re feeling brave and want better odds, consider AC Milan in the Match Result and Over 2.5 Goals market at odds of 3/1. Mauro Icardi and Krzysztof Piatek – Head to Head Stats Mauro Icadi is still sidelined with a knee problem, but Krzysztof Piatek is threatening to take over from Icardi as the best striker in Milan. Let’s looks at some stats.<doc-sep>Inter Milan beat bitter rival AC Milan 3-2 in Sunday's thrilling derby to move above its neighbour in the Serie A table, with Lautaro Martinez's penalty ultimately proving decisive. Luciano Spalletti, who was sent to the stands in the closing stages, had seen his side win just once in five competitive outings amid the ongoing stand-off with Mauro Icardi, but it produced a focused display to end Milan's five-match winning Serie A streak. Inter was superior to Milan all over the pitch in the first half, with Matias Vecino's early goal setting the tone for proceedings until the break, before Stefan de Vrij made it 2-0 just after the interval. Tiemoue Bakayoko hit back for Milan before Martinez – who continues to start in Icardi's place – netted from the spot and, although Mateo Musacchio forced a tense finish, Inter just about did enough to move back up to third above its rivals. | FT | #MilanInter 2-3 THAT FINAL WHISTLE IS MUSIC TO THE EARS!!! ! WHAT A RESULT! WHAT A GAME! WE'VE DONE THE DOUBLE! THIS CITY IS THE WALL HAS FALLEN!#DerbyMilano #GOT pic.twitter.com/mMCIjB2H1Z — Inter (@Inter_en) March 17, 2019 Despite Milan's excellent form coming into the game, Inter looked far more fired up at the start and went ahead after just three minutes – Vecino blasting in from close range after Martinez nodded Ivan Perisic's cross back into the danger zone. De Vrij doubled the lead in the 50th minute when he met Matteo Politano's cross with a towering header into the top-right corner. But the deficit was halved soon after – Bakayoko meeting Hakan Calhanoglu's free-kick with a fine header of his own. The lively Politano won a penalty from Alessio Romagnoli in the 67th minute, with Martinez confidently dispatching what proved to be the clincher. RELATED | Women's football attendance record broken in match between Barca and Atletico Musacchio thrashed home from six yards soon after – the goal standing despite Krzysztof Piatek appearing to stray offside. Milan was boosted again when VAR overturned a red card shown to Andrea Conti for a rash tackle on Martinez, the reversal sparking a reaction from Spalletti which brought about his dismissal. But Inter managed to hang on, with Samir Handanovic crucially blocking Samu Castillejo's late header and Danilo D'Ambrosio brilliantly denied Patrick Cutrone. AC Milan and Inter Milan put on quite the show, scrapping like their lives depended on it and also producing a bit of quality now and again. - AP What does it mean? Derby della Madonnina still a spectacle It is fair to say that neither Inter nor Milan are what they once were, but on Sunday they put on quite the show, scrapping like their lives depended on it and also producing a bit of quality now and again. These are not classic squads, but the derby remains a rollercoaster ride. RELATED | James hat-trick sends Bayern back to summit after Liverpool loss Martinez holds his nerve Although chances for the Argentinian striker were not frequent, Martinez ran tirelessly, kept the Milan defence busy and showed admirable nerve to score his penalty. The youngster looks at home in this fixture. Piatek fails to shine in the spotlight With Icardi absent, the opportunity was there for Piatek to show who is the new star in town, but he offered precious little for a Milan side who rarely threatened aside from their two goals. Key Opta Facts: - Inter is unbeaten in its last six Serie A Milan derbies for the first time since 1999 (10). - Matias Vecino has scored the earliest goal in a Milan derby in Serie A since April 2011 (Alexandre Pato for AC Milan, after 43 seconds). - Inter has conceded seven of its last 10 Serie A goals from set-pieces. - Lautaro Martinez has both scored and delivered an assist in the same match for his second time for Inter. - Martinez is the first Inter player to find the net in his first Milan derby in Serie A since Antonio Candreva (November 2016). - Both AC Milan scorers scored their first Serie A goal (Tiemoue Bakayoko and Mateo Musacchio). What's next? Milan travels to Sampdoria on Saturday March 30 after the international break, while Inter hosts Lazio a day later.<doc-sep>A city divided on and off the pitch. Sunday's derby will pit AC Milan against bitter rivals Inter – a Serie A blockbuster with Champions League implications. In-form Milan occupy third in the table, a point above Inter ahead of the San Siro showdown. Milan have won five straight league games and are unbeaten in their past 10 matches in all competitions under Gennaro Gattuso, while Inter have struggled for consistency amid the chaos surrounding Mauro Icardi's future with the Nerazzurri. Ahead of the 223rd Derby della Madonnina, we unveil our combined XI from Milan and Inter players thanks to Opta. Goalkeeper: Samir Handanovic (Inter) The selection set to raise most eyebrows, Handanovic gets the nod over Gianluigi Donnarumma. Both goalkeepers have made 27 appearances this season, but new Inter captain Handanovic – who has conceded one less goal than his rival with 22 – has kept 13 clean sheets, compared to Donnarumma's nine. Right-back: Davide Calabria (AC Milan) The 22-year-old Italian – who has been linked with Manchester United among others – slots into the right-back position, ahead of Inter's Danilo D'Ambrosio. With 40 tackles won (15 more than his counterpart), 27 interceptions (seven greater than D'Ambrosio) and 94 successful duels, Calabria has continued to impress this season. Left-back: Ricardo Rodriguez (AC Milan) Another Milan full-back makes it into the XI, with Kwadwo Asamoah overlooked in favour of Rodriguez. The Switzerland international has been a mainstay down the left for Gattuso and Milan with 25 Serie A appearances. Rodriguez has provided three assists, completed 1,231 successful passes at left-back and won 20 tackles – areas all superior to Asamoah. Centre-back: Alessio Romagnoli (AC Milan) The Milan captain and face of the future, Romagnoli is enjoying another stellar campaign. The 24-year-old Italy centre-back has proved to be a rock at the back for the Rossoneri, while chipping in with two goals. Centre-back: Stefan de Vrij (Inter) De Vrij has slotted in seamlessly alongside Milan Skriniar following his free transfer from Lazio. The Dutchman has made 21 interceptions in 22 games, even scoring a goal in the process for Inter. Central midfield: Radja Nainggolan (Inter) Inter gave up a lot when they parted with cash and young midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo for Nainggolan from Roma. The experienced midfielder, however, is starting to prove his worth after a slow start. Reunited with Luciano Spalletti, Nainggolan has three goals and as many assists in 19 appearances. Central midfield: Marcelo Brozovic (Inter) Brozovic has come into his own this term. After helping Croatia reach the 2018 World Cup final, Brozovic has won 139 duels – the most of any player in the combined XI. The 26-year-old has also won 56 tackles, 36 interceptions and completed a team-best 1656 passes to go with two goals and an assist. Central midfield: Franck Kessie (AC Milan) He provides pace, power and penetration. Kessie has earned plenty of admirers following his exploits for Milan, who have benefited from his four goals and an assist in midfield. His break-up play – highlighted by 23 interceptions – have proved priceless. Right wing: Suso (AC Milan) One of the first names on the teamsheet at Milan – Suso has flourished after arriving from Liverpool in 2015. This season, the Spanish playmaker has dished up eight assists and scored five goals – well ahead of Inter winger Ivan Perisic, who has found the back of the net four times and posted just two assists. Left wing: Matteo Politano (Inter) While Perisic has struggled to replicate his destructive form of previous seasons, Sassuolo loanee Politano – who can sign for Inter permanently at the end of the campaign – has picked up the slack with four goals and three assists. Centre-forward: Krzysztof Piatek (AC Milan) Piatek has renewed hope among Milan fans. When Gonzalo Higuain's unsuccessful loan spell came to an end in January, the club's hierarchy turned to the Polish sharp-shooter. And Piatek has delivered with six goals in seven Serie A appearances since leaving Genoa, where he scored 13 times for an overall tally of 19 – only one behind league leader Fabio Quagliarella, level with Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and 10 clear of Icardi.<doc-sep>
AC Milan will host city rivals Inter in name alone on Sunday, as both sides call San Siro home. Derbies don't come much bigger than this in Serie A, and with both sides having undergone a resurgence of late it's one of their most significant clashes in recent history. Juventus have all but wrapped up the title for another year but there's plenty of competition for the remaining Champions League places. Inter have endured a wobble in form recently and handed the momentum to their rivals AC Milan who now occupy that third place. Just a point separates the two sides going into this clash and with second-placed Napoli currently in the worst form of anyone in the top eight, it's all to play for in the run in. How To Watch When is Kick Off? Sunday 17th March What Time is Kick Off? 19:30 (BST) Where is it Played? San Siro Stadium TV Channel/ Live Stream? Premier Sports 1 / Bet 365 Referee? Marco Guida Team News AC Milan should be able to field a fully fit squad with long term absentee Giacomo Bonaventura the only player believe to be ruled out for this clash. Their opponents Inter haven't been so lucky with injuries this year, with four first-team players expected to be missing. Sime Vrsaljko will be out until midway through next season whilst the troubled Mauro Icardi is also expected to be sidelined. Officially the wantaway star is listed as injured, but rumours of a rift have led to talks he will never play for Inter again. Miranda and Radja Nainggolan also picked up knocks this month and are both expected to miss out. Predicted Line-Ups AC Milan Donnarumma; Laxalt, Romagnoli, Musacchio, Calabria, Paqueta, Bakayoko, Biglia, Borini, Piatek, Suso. Internazionale Handanovic; D'Ambrosio, de Vrij, Skriniar, Cedric, Vecino, Brozovic, Candreva, Politano, Perisic, Martinez. Head to Head Record One of the most contested rivalries in football, Milan and Inter have met each other 222 times in history. There's not much to chose between them in the 110 years they've contested this fixture, Inter just edge it with 79 wins to Milan's 76. Incredibly just three goals separate the total scoreline, Inter's 300 to Milan's 297. It's the hosts who have the record victory though, beating their opponents 6-0 back in 2001. Inter have won this fixture by four or more goals on five separate occasions. There's been little to choose between the sides in recent history too with Inter just edging in again. The blue side of Milan has won three of the previous 10 fixtures, with AC Milan winning two and the other five ending in stalemates. Recent Form Milan's form has been red hot in 2019, they haven't tasted defeat in Serie A since before Christmas when they lost to Fiorentina. Between then and now they've lost just once to champions elect Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana final. A draw away at Lazio at the end of last month ensured they remain firmly in the race for the Coppa Italia and is their only blip on otherwise perfect form. Problems began to arise for Inter from the end of January, dropping points to Sassuolo and Torino before crashing out of the Coppa Italia. Talisman and captain Icardi has been out since mid-February following a reported refusal to travel to a Europa League tie against Rapid Vienna. Their form has continued to suffer since, dropping points to Fiorentina and Cagliari before a shock Europa League exit to Eintracht Frankfurt. Here's how each team has performed in their last five fixtures. AC Milan ​ Internazionale Chievo 1-2 AC Milan (9/3) Internazionale 0-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (14/3) AC Milan 1-0 Sassuolo (2/3) Internazionale 2-0 SPAL (10/3) Lazio 0-0 AC Milan (26/2) Eintracht Frankfurt 0-0 Internazionale (7/3) AC Milan 3-0 Empoli (22/2) Cagliari 2-1 Internazionale (1/3) Atalanta 1-3 AC Milan (16/2) Fiorentina 3-3 Internazionale (24/2) Prediction They may be as close in the league table as they are geographically but these are two teams heading in opposite directions. At the start of the new year, Inter had an eight-point lead on their city rivals and looked on course to consolidate Champions League football for another year. They were still in the running for the Coppa Italia and looked one of the stronger sides left in the Europa League with plenty to play for. It's all gone wrong since then and the Icardi situation has certainly not helped, it looks a tall order to finish the season strongly now.