Inter vs AC Milan Betting Odds – Ronaldinho, Milan gets revenge on city rivals Inter
Soccer Odds: Pick Milan +175 |
Online betting players need no introduction to the Milan derby, which will take place this Sunday between Inter Milan and AC Milan, the top two teams in Italy. The last time these two faced each other, it ended in a rout for Inter as Milan was struggling at the beginning of the season. On the back of their resurgent star, look for Milan to close the gap on their rivals.
Inter vs AC Milan Betting Odds: Milan +175; Inter +140; Draw +210 |
| WHAT: Soccer betting |
| WHEN: Sunday, January 24, 2:45 PM ET |
| WHERE: San Siro, Milan, Italy |
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The Storyline: Inter vs AC Milan Betting Odds
This is the 174th edition of the Milan derby in Serie A, but this one will have a little extra meeting. Inter slaughtered Milan 4-0 back in August, but this is a different Milan team that has won four in a row over all, and a win would pull them within three points of their city rivals.
Offensive Matchup: Inter vs AC Milan Betting Odds
Inter leads Serie A in goals scored, but they’re trying to find a replacement for Samuel E’to, who is away at the African Cup of Nations. This puts a lot of pressure on Diego Milito, who is tied atop the Italian league for the goal-scoring lead. They can also get goals from midfielders Wesley Sneijder and Dejan Stankovic, who is an injury doubt.
Milan has scored two goals or more in their last four games, and only Inter has scored more. A rejuvenated Ronaldinho is a major reason for this, as he leads the team with nine goals, while pacing Serie A with eight assists. He may have more to do in this game, as Alex Pato should miss the match through injury.
Betting Edge: Draw
Defensive Matchup: Inter vs AC Milan Betting Odds
Inter is tied with Milan for fewest goals allowed, but they have given up five goals in their last two league matches. They gave up a pair of penalties in a 2-2 draw at Bari last weekend, and Inter needs Lucio, in particular, to be stronger in the middle of defense.
Dida has been back in goal for Milan, and the veteran Brazilian has been stout between the sticks. With Marco Storari now at Sampdoria, the keeper controversy should be taken care of. However, Milan’s sportsbook chances may take a hit if Alessandro Nesta can’t go because of a leg injury.
Betting Edge: Draw
Notable Injuries: Inter vs AC Milan Betting Odds
Thiago Motta (unknown), Stankovic (leg) and Sulley Muntari (thigh) are all doubtful to play in the Milan Derby.
Pato (thigh) will be replaced by David Beckham, but Nesta (leg) is the main injury worry for Milan, and he’s trying to shake it off.
Betting Edge: Inter
Totals: Inter vs AC Milan Betting Odds
Eight of the last 10 between these two have gone over the posted total, and it’s usually a back-and-forth affair when these two go at it. Given the Nesta injury and Inter’s recent problems at the back, you should take the over here once again.
Betting Edge: Over 2.5 +100
Outlook and Pick: Inter vs AC Milan Betting Odds
Inter has won six of the last 10 Milan derbies, and an interesting stat is that none of these 10 derbies have ended in a draw. Milan has been on fire lately, and this is the right time for them to catch Inter, even without Nesta. Simply put, they have the one player on the pitch that can control the game by himself, and Ronaldinho has been in splendid form lately. He looks like the man who was the world`s best player from 2004-06, and all he needs is one chance. Look for him to take it.
Todd’s Pick: Milan +175
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