In the last ten Milanese derbies there has only been three goals scored by Italians, there have been no penalties for the Rossoneri and a pattern that the second half is more prolific than the first, according to Milano based newspaper la Gazzetta dello Sport.

The report details how between 23rd November 2014 to 17th March 2019, the Nerazzurri won three games, the Rossoneri won two and there were five draws. The victors of the match were usually decided in the second half, with 18 goals scored after half time, compared to only 7 before.

The only goal scored in the first 15 minutes was by Matias Vecino last March, with the Uruguayan scoring after only three minutes.

Former Inter striker Mauro Icardi was a key player in the fixture, scoring five goals in a row to help the Nerazzurri stay ahead of AC Milan. New summer arrival Romelu Lukaku will be hoping to help the Interisti forget Icardi by impressing tonight.