AC Milan and Inter were the favourites for the Scudetto before the start of the current campaign, but the Rossoneri have not exactly lived up to the expectations. Or rather, one tough period cost them a proper Scudetto race, as the stats show.
Stefano Pioli’s men had a very good start to the season with seven wins in the opening eight games, only losing the derby against Inter. Then came the ninth game, in which Juventus prevailed 1-0, and that was the start of a very poor period for Milan.
In those four games, the Rossoneri claimed just two out of a possible 12 points and Inter were able to create a great advantage in the standings. Taking a look at the results in 2024, however, the Nerazzurri have claimed just two more points (31 vs. 29, but with a game in hand) than their city rivals.
Had it not been for Milan’s tough period in October/November, therefore, we could have had a great Scudetto race on our hands. Instead, Inter are currently eleven points ahead and could make it 14 with a win tomorrow.
As was highlighted in the newspapers this morning, given that Milan have done so well lately, there are bound to be some regrets about the poor run of results last year. However, the Rossoneri can only afford to focus on the future.
