Inter Milan vs AC Milan
Serie A
Saturday
16th September 2023
Giuseppe Meazza
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 4 of the Serie A fixture between Inter Milan and AC Milan.
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Inter Milan form analysis
Internazionale began this period with a comfortable 2-0 home win over newly-promoted Monza thanks to two clinical Lautaro Martinez strikes. It maintained their perfect start under Simone Inzaghi.
They followed that up with another professional victory, winning 0-2 away at Cagliari courtesy of goals from Dumfries and Martinez. It was another controlled display.
In their most recent match, Inter produced their best performance of the season so far by demolishing Fiorentina 4-0 at home. Martinez grabbed another brace alongside goals from new signing Thuram and Calhanoglu to make it three wins from three.
Overall, it’s been an excellent start to the new Serie A season for defending champions Inter as they look to retain their title. Winning without conceding a goal demonstrates the strength and balance across the team. Maintaining this form will be crucial in what looks set to be a tight title race this season.
AC Milan form analysis
AC Milan began this run with an accomplished 0-2 away win at Bologna as striker Giroud and new signing Pulisic grabbed a goal each. It maintained their perfect start under Stefano Pioli.
They followed that up with an excellent 4-1 home thrashing of Torino, scoring 4 unanswered goals after conceding first. Giroud scored a brace from the penalty spot in another ruthless attacking display.
Most recently, Milan edged out a narrow 1-2 away win at Roma thanks to goals from Giroud and Leao either side of halftime. It stretched their winning run despite coming under late pressure.
Overall, it’s been an outstanding start to Milan’s Serie A title defense. Blending free-scoring attack, led by the evergreen Giroud, with typical defensive resilience has them looking extremely formidable once again this season as they aim to retain their crown.
