The stage is set for a blockbuster Derby della Madonnina as AC Milan clashes with defending champions Inter Milan at the San Siro.With both sides navigating heavy injury crises and Inter fighting to stay joint-top of Serie A, this fierce rivalry promises high stakes and tactical drama.AC Milan vs Inter Milan – Match preview and team newsDate: Saturday, 31st October.Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.Venue: San Siro, Milan.AC Milan team newsManager Ruben Amorim faces defensive headaches as Fikayo Tomori is ruled out for up to a month with a severe thigh injury sustained in that match.He joins an extensive injury list that includes long-term absentees Matteo Gabbia, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Samuel Chukwueze.On a positive note, the Rossoneri received a massive boost with Adrien Rabiot, Mario Gila, and Diego Moreira returning to full training just in time for selection.Furthermore, Christian Pulisic is fully fit and expected to reclaim his place in the starting lineup after his workload was managed mid-week.Inter Milan team newsInter Milan sits joint-top of the Serie A table, but manager Cristian Chivu faces a severe squad depth crisis ahead of the derby.Talismanic captain Lautaro Martínez remains completely sidelined with a hamstring issue, forcing a reshuffle in attack.The defensive and midfield units are equally depleted, with John Stones, Benjamin Pavard, Curtis Jones, and wing-back Luis Henrique all officially ruled out due to various muscular injuries.To counter these absences, Chivu is expected to deploy a 3-5-2 system, partnering young Italian forward Pio Esposito with Marcus Thuram upfront, while Ange-Yoan Bonny starts on the bench.In a major boost to their spine, key midfielders Nicolò Barella and Hakan Çalhanoğlu are set to return to the starting XI after being rested mid-week to anchors the champions’ midfield battle.FormAC MilanAC Milan enters the derby sitting fifth in the Serie A table, experiencing an inconsistent run of form. Before their recent setback, the Rossoneri enjoyed an eight-game unbeaten league start, which concluded with a hard-fought 2-0 victory away at Udinese. However, manager Ruben Amorim suffered his first domestic defeat in mid-week, a bruising 4-2 loss to Bologna at the San Siro that exposed significant defensive vulnerabilities.Inter MilanDefending champions Inter Milan are in red-hot domestic form, sitting joint-top of the table on 25 points after winning eight of their opening nine matches. Cristian Chivu’s side remains undefeated in Serie A this season. The Nerazzurri are currently riding a four-match winning streak across all competitions, showing immense resilience with a dramatic 2-1 stoppage-time comeback against Fiorentina followed by a gritty 2-0 victory over Venezia.Predicted lineupsAC Milan: Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic, Estupinan; Moreira, Modric, Musah, Cisse; Pulisic, RamosInter Milan: J. Martinez; Akanji, Bastoni, Augusto; Diouf, Barella, Calhanolglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, EspositoHow to watch AC Milan vs Inter Milan?The match will be broadcast live on BBC Two and DAZN UK.Read Also – Serie A Predictions Today – Expert Tips & StatsSee More – Football Predictions Today: Expert Tips and StatisticsFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube The post AC Milan vs Inter Milan – Match preview and team news appeared first on The Football Faithful.