Exclusive Prediction from Coinplay: Expecting Milan to comeback?

As the UEFA Champions League semi-final returns for the second leg, Italian powerhouses AC Milan and Inter meet again in a thrilling Milan derby. The stakes are sky-high as both teams are on the hunt for a coveted spot in the final – the first for Italian clubs since Juventus lost to Real Madrid in 2017. Find out what the global betting platform Coinplay analysts think about the chances of the favorites.

Inter Milan secured a commanding position in the first leg. The combination of Edin Dzeko, Lautaro Martinez, and Henrik Mkhitaryan caused havoc for AC Milan's defense. Inter's ability to maintain pressure and constantly threaten the goal left Milan struggling. With Romelu Lukaku as an additional weapon off the bench, Inter's offensive capabilities are intimidating. Given their first-leg performance, both Real Madrid and Manchester City would be cautious if they were to face Inter in the final on June 10.

Following a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Inter in the first leg of the semi-final, AC Milan have a mountain to climb. The first leg witnessed a robust Inter offense that overwhelmed Milan's usually reliable defense with both goals in the first 11 minutes. In the second half of the match, Milan showed signs of improvement, with Sandro Tonali hitting the post. However, to overturn a 2-goal deficit six days after the first match, they'll need to step up their game significantly.

Inter's decisive first-leg performance, combined with AC Milan's need to compensate for their 2-goal deficit, makes predicting the outcome of this semi-final second leg challenging. Despite the uphill battle, a determined Milan could spark a thrilling comeback. However, given Inter's recent form and strong head-to-head record – 5 clean sheets in the last 6 Milan derbies – our prediction leans towards a hard-fought match potentially ending in a draw.