Overview
- This will be the 229th official Milan derby, with Inter leading the historical series 85–74 with 69 draws, according to Lottomatica.sport.
- An Inter win would leave Milan five points back, whereas a Milan win would mean an overtaking move in the table.
- Inter enter Serie A play with eight wins and three losses without a draw, while Milan have six wins, four draws and one defeat.
- Inter lead the league in goals scored (26), assists (21) and shots (197), while Milan have conceded fewer goals this season (9 vs 12) and have hit the woodwork eight times.
- Coaching and personnel storylines feature Massimiliano Allegri’s mixed derby record and Cristian Chivu’s strong home run, plus expected protagonists Lautaro Martínez and Rafael Leão with nine and three derby goals respectively.