January 6, 2025. 9:00 p.m. Riyadh
Italian Super Cup 2024. Final
Inter vs Milan : Cotes des Bookmakers
This Monday evening, Milan and Inter will meet for the third time in the Super Cup final. In the semi-finals this season, the Nerazzurri beat Atalanta (2:0), while Milan overcame Juventus (2:1).
Inter will be looking to avenge their recent league defeat against Milan (1:2). Captain Lautaro Martinez has already said that during this Serie A meeting, Inter was not up to par. The Argentine has faced criticism this season for his lack of goals, but has hinted he will adapt his game to allow his attacking partner Marcus Thuram to shine. Ahead of the Super Cup final, Christian Vieri also remarked: “It makes me laugh to hear people say that Lautaro is in crisis. In the match against Atalanta he created 3-4 scoring chances for his team. teammates. Mark my words: in January, he will score 8-9 goals.”
In the next game, Thuram is expected to find himself on the bench due to muscle fatigue, with Martinez expected to be the star again.
Simone Inzaghi stressed the importance of recovering his players after the demanding match against Atalanta, which “always takes a lot of strength”.
Milan
Sergio Conceição made a successful debut in charge of Milan, with the Rossoneri beating Juventus 2-1 thanks to a Gatti own goal. During the break, when the score was 0:1, the new coach did not hesitate to reprimand his players for playing “like the old Milan”: “Guys, this is unacceptable. It was the “former Milan. If we want to win, we have to be brave and take risks. Don’t worry: if we lose 0:3 or 0:4, it’s my fault, only my fault. be afraid! You are strong, anchor that in your heads.” After the match, Conceição admitted: “I’m not here to make friends, I’m here to win. That’s the main thing.”
Now, in his second match as Milan coach, the Portuguese could win his first trophy in his new role against a team whose colors he defended as a player from 2001 to 2003.
Supporters hope that Rafael Leão will be fit for this meeting. There are many concerns about defender Gabia, who is showing flu symptoms and could miss the derby.
Inter vs Milan: Predicted Lineup
Inter vs Milan: Author’s Prediction
I am convinced that Milan exceeded expectations by beating Juventus. A similar feat is unlikely to be repeated against a stronger Inter side, who are also looking to avenge their Serie A defeat. Conceição needs time to instill the style of play he wants at Milan. The fact that the Rossoneri won in the Super Cup semi-final, despite a mediocre first half, is more a coincidence than a definitive conclusion. So, I’m betting on Inter in the final, and I expect Lautaro Martinez, often criticized, to make the difference in attack in the absence of Thuram. The captain should stand up to lead his team to victory.
