Inter vs. Milan, the complete guide

The countdown to the Derby della Madonnina has officially begun. Cristian Chivu's Inter gears up to play Milan in the twelfth matchday of Serie A 2025/26, in a match that, as always, is about more than just the standings and the current form of the two teams. The Nerazzurri head into the city derby at the top of the table with 24 points, on par with Roma. They have recorded eight wins, scored 26 goals, and conceded twelve.

PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS

The history of the derby suggests the Nerazzurri to be consistent winners. Inter is the team that has beaten Milan the most times in Serie A, with 70 wins compared to Milan's 55 victories and 57 draws. The Nerazzurri's attacking consistency is astounding: the team has scored in each of the last 14 league matches against Milan, averaging two goals per game. It's an impressive streak, with it only being beaten by the record Inter set between 1992 and 2001, where they scored in 17 consecutive league derbies. Even the recurring 1-1 scoreline highlights how closely contested and intense the fixture is, with the derby ending 1-1 on 28 occasions, and the last time this happened was on 2 February.

THE NERAZZURRI'S FORM

Inter come into the derby in very strong form, after winning eleven of their twelve matches across all competitions, scoring 28 goals and conceding just seven, statistics that highlight the balance, solidity, and dominance that they can display at different points throughout the game. Since the start of the season, the Nerazzurri have paved out an impressive path, with twelve wins and three losses, without a single draw. Along with Roma, Inter is one of two teams in Europe's top leagues to have avoided a draw since August.

In Serie A, Chivu's side have kept a clean sheet in their last two home games, asserting themselves as one of the most difficult teams to attack in front of their fans. The first half stats are just as telling: Inter and Milan are the two highest-scoring teams in Serie A during the first half, with Inter scoring eleven times, with five alone in the first fifteen minutes. Their aggressive approach is further highlighted in the statistics of recoveries: no team has recorded more shots from high pressing, and no team has scored more goals from high pressing situations.

Inter's style of play also thrives in longer passing sequences: of 172 sequences with at least ten passes, 49 ended with a shot or a touch in the box, making it a Serie A record. The Nerazzurri have also attempted more shots than at any other time while conceding the least to their opponents. Another example of their attacking depth is the eleven different goal scorers who have already scored this season.

THE CAPTAIN'S STATS

The derby is certainly familiar territory for Lautaro Martinez. The Argentinian forward has scored nine goals in twenty matches against Milan and could become the seventh player to reach double digits in the Derby della Madonnina. Throughout Inter's history, only two legends, Giuseppe Meazza and Stefano Nyers, have performed better against the Rossoneri. The upcoming fixture is set to be a special one: the derby could mark his 250th appearance in the Nerazzurri shirt, a milestone that symbolises his leadership, consistency, and sense of belonging.

In Serie A, Lautaro is also close to reaching another record: as he climbs the ranks of the top Argentinian scorer in the history of the league. With 119 goals, he is only two away from Mauro Icardi, who is in fifth with 121. As well as his goals, his three assists are worth highlighting against Milan, a personal record he shares only with Spezia.

BONNY'S PHYSICALITY

Ange-Yoan Bonny is one of the rising talents of this Inter side. With ten goals and seven assists over the past two seasons, the French forward is one of only three players born in 2003 or later to have already beaten the milestone of ten goals and five assists in Serie A. Bonny offers physicality, depth, and the ability to link up play, qualities that strengthen Inter's attacking options.

DIMARCO, COURAGE, AND TECHNICALITY

Federico Dimarco is enjoying a great run of form. The Nerazzurri fullback has already created 32 chances for his teammates, making him one of the leaders in Europe's top leagues. Additionally, he has already made his mark against Milan, with a goal and an assist in the last four matches.

THE OPPONENT: MILAN

Milan, who have been coached by Massimiliano Allegri since the start of the season, are currently in third place with 22 points, after six wins and four draws. They have scored 17 goals and conceded nine. In their last five league games, the Rossoneri have taken home nine points by winning two games and drawing three. The victories came against Fiorentina and Roma, while the draws were with Pisa, Atalanta, and Parma.

For the Derby, Allegri is expected to go with the 3-5-2 formation, with Maignan in goal; Tomori, Gabbia, and Pavlovic as his back three; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, and Bartesaghi in midfield; and the attacking duo of Pulisic and Leao.

SERIE A MATCHDAY TWELVE

Saturday 22 November 15:00 CET, Cagliari vs. Genoa 15:00 CET, Udinese vs. Bologna 18:00 CET, Fiorentina vs. Juventus 20:45 CET, Napoli vs. Atalanta

Sunday 23 November 12:30 CET, Verona vs. Parma 15:00 CET, Cremonese vs. Roma 18:00 CET, Lazio vs. Lecce 20:45 CET, INTER vs. Milan

Monday 24 November 18:30 CET, Torino vs. Como 20:45 CET, Sassuolo vs. Pisa

DISCIPLINARY SITUATION

SUSPENDED Inter: - Milan: - ONE YELLOW AWAY FROM SUSPENSION Inter: - Milan: -

REFEREE

Inter vs. Milan on matchday twelve of Serie A will be officiated by Simone Sozza from the Seregno section.

Referee: Sozza Linesmen: Peretti and Colarossi Fourth official: Marcenaro VAR: Aureliano Assistant VAR: Di Paolo

INTER VS. MILAN, WHERE TO WATCH IT ON TV

Inter vs. Milan, the first derby of the season, falls on matchday twelve of Serie A 2025/26 and will take place on Sunday, 23 November at 20:45 CET. The match will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN. The game can be followed by the DAZN app on smart TVs or streamed on mobile devices such as PCs, Smartphones, and tablets.

UPDATES ON INTER TV

As always, Inter TV will have live updates and pre-match coverage with the latest news from San Siro ahead of the game. Our pre-game Livematch coverage for Inter vs. Milan will start at 19:30 CET and will also be available on YouTube on the Club's official channel until 20:35 CET. Post-match analysis, interviews, and in-depth coverage will also be available.