Milan derby by the numbers: Inter historically leads while Milan seeks to confirm recent hoodoo

Italian football fans will turn their attention to San Siro tomorrow evening for a highly anticipated clash between AC Milan and their traditional rivals Inter in the Derby della Madonnina, amidst great anticipation for another encounter between the two giants of Milan, who have a rich history of fierce rivalries and exciting matches.

The upcoming clash marks the 247th official meeting between the two teams, with Inter holding a historical advantage by achieving 91 victories, compared to 84 wins for AC Milan, while 71 matches ended in a draw. These figures reflect the closeness and competition between the two Italian giants over the years.

In terms of goals, the Nerazzurri also have the upper hand, having scored 341 goals in official encounters against AC Milan, compared to 324 goals for the Rossoneri, confirming Inter's historical dominance in terms of victories and goal tally.

The derby history has seen numerous encounters across various competitions, with the teams meeting in Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League, and the Italian Super Cup. Inter holds the record for the longest consecutive winning streak in the history of these encounters, having achieved 6 consecutive victories between 2023 and 2024.

Despite Inter's historical superiority, AC Milan heads into the next encounter with high spirits thanks to recent results, having managed to secure victories in their last two matches against their rival in Serie A by a score of 1-0, in November 2025 and March 2026, confirming their ability to turn the tables against their fierce neighbor.

Tomorrow's derby takes on a special character as Inter seek to strengthen their historical dominance and avenge their recent defeats, while AC Milan aims to continue their recent dominance over their rivals. This clash is not defined by numbers but rather by the details on the pitch.