MILAN – It will be the fourth meeting between Sinisa Mihajlovic and Roberto Mancini as coaches: one win for the Milan coach and two for the Inter boss. Mancini was first team coach at Inter with Mihajlovic assistant, in 2006/07 and 2007/08. They played together at Sampdoria, from 1994/95 to 1996/97, then Lazio from 1998/99 to 1999/00.

Mihajlovic has met Inter 10 times as coach, winning two as Milan coach, drawing one and losing seven. He also played for the club between 2004/05 and 2005/06, making 43 appearances and scoring six goals.

As a coach Mancini has a record against Milan of eight wins and five draws.

MILAN – Lega Serie A has published the averages, Milan are superior to Inter in the league after 21 rounds, total shots (10.90 to 10.28, average/game) on target: 5.04 to 4.90.

Nerazzurri lead in goals scored (7.76 to 7.33) and attacks: 25.22 to 21.89.

Balanced in attack: through the middle (12.04 to 9.14) left  (6.38 to 5.42)  Inter are more active down the right: 7.33 to 6.80.

MILAN – Lega Serie A have published the players with the most minutes played coming into the derby. Milan: Bonaventura 1829 minutes played; Bacca 1783; Romagnoli 1761; Montolivo 1649; De Sciglio 1372.

Inter: Handanovic 2006 minutes; Murillo 1678; Miranda 1611; Medel 1576; Icardi 1511.

MILAN – The team are out on the training pitch. Alex, Bonaventura and Menez are all there as the players go through their warn-up and then a keep-ball drill.