THE ODDFATHERS!

NEWS that oldster Al Pacino is having a baby at 83 struck many people as a miracle — but to the star, it was another way for him to beat out rival Robert De Niro, insiders tattle!

Octogenarian Pacino’s impending parenthood with model Noor Alfallah came just weeks after his Godfather co-star announced HE was having a child at 79! 

“These guys are great friends — but they’re also constantly trying to one-up each other,” spills a source close to both Oscar winners.

“Al was gleeful as he confirmed he’s expecting his first child with Noor. He’s more than happy to cut short his pal’s reign as Hollywood’s oldest dad.

“Al was crowing to all his pals, ‘I still got it!’”

And while both acting legends are proud of becoming fathers in their geezerhood — they’re ALSO beaming at doing so with MUCH younger women!