Few football matches around the world boast as much history and heritage as the Derby della Madonnina—a clash between the two Milan giants, Inter and AC Milan. The two sides will face off once again on Monday, January 6, 2025, in the Supercoppa Italiana final, with silverware on the line midway through the 2024/25 season.
The Supercoppa Italiana is being held in Saudi Arabia for the third consecutive season, giving fans in the country a unique opportunity to watch these iconic clubs compete in a setting beyond pre-season friendlies. While not the most prestigious trophy, the Supercoppa is still one both clubs will be eager to claim.
This year’s edition carries extra excitement as it features a Milan derby—the second of the 2024/25 season. The first, played at San Siro in September as part of Serie A, went Milan’s way with a 2-1 victory. Goals from Christian Pulisic and Matteo Gabbia overcame Inter star Federico Dimarco’s earlier strike.
How to get prepared for tomorrow: PLAY and REPEAT 🔥🖤💙#ForzaInter #InterMilan #DerbyMilano pic.twitter.com/V2nHf6ita8
— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) January 5, 2025
The road to the final for both sides was far from easy, as they had to overcome tough opposition. Inter secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta after a hard-fought battle that stretched into extra time. For Milan, the journey was even more nerve-wracking as they came from behind to defeat Juventus 2-1.
The match also marked Sérgio Conceição’s first game in charge of Milan. If he manages to guide his team to victory over Inter in the final on Monday, it would provide much-needed relief for the club, which currently sits 14 points behind league leaders Napoli.
Where to watch Inter Milan vs AC Milan?
Inter Milan vs. AC Milan is arguably one of the biggest games in Europe, consistently delivering memorable clashes over the years. While both teams find themselves in contrasting forms, this encounter promises to be a thrilling affair regardless.
For fans in India, the match will be broadcast live on GXR World, completely free of charge. There’s no need to hunt for links, as GXR World is back to full functionality after a brief pause due to technical issues.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 AM IST on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Indian fans will need to stay up late on Monday, January 6, to catch the action live.
Stats, Predictions, and Head-to-Head
Inter Milan has form on its side heading into the first Milan derby of 2025. They currently sit third in the league with 40 points, just four behind Napoli, but with two games in hand. The Nerazzurri are, in fact, one of the favorites to win Serie A this season.
AC Milan, on the other hand, appears to be struggling. Coach Paolo Fonseca was sacked last week following a 1-1 draw with AS Roma, which left them eighth in the league standings. With just 27 points from 17 games, Milan finds itself in a difficult position—one that new manager Conceição will be eager to turn around.
Together, towards the #Supercoppa final 👊🔴⚫#InterMilan #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/RZOAQAzig7
— AC Milan (@acmilan) January 5, 2025
Historically, Inter and AC Milan have faced each other 224 times, with Inter holding the statistical advantage. The blue side has won 85 matches, while their rivals have claimed 72 victories, with the rest ending in draws (67).
This will mark the third meeting between the two sides in a Supercoppa final. The first occurred in 2011 in China, where Milan secured a 2-1 victory. The second took place in Saudi Arabia in 2023, with Inter claiming a dominant win.
As tonight’s showdown at Alawwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, approaches, Inter Milan appears to be the favorites. The odds are: Inter +180, Draw +360, and AC Milan +475.
Eleventh Minute’s prediction: a 2-0 victory for Inter Milan.
