AC Milan vs AS Roma Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 9, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Modified at :April 9, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Italian powerhouses meet in the crucial match of the Europa League

AC Milan are gearing up to face AS Roma in the first leg of the quarterfinals at San Siro. AC Milan enters the match with an impressive unbeaten streak of eight games, having secured a 3-0 victory against Leece in Serie A over the weekend. Despite a slow start to the season that led to their elimination from the UEFA Champions League group stage, Milan have transformed into a formidable force in Europe.

AS Roma have faced struggles this season, resulting in the dismissal of legendary manager Jose Mourinho. The club has undergone significant changes, with Daniele de Rossi taking the reins as manager. When Mourinho left, Roma were positioned 9th in the league table, but they have since climbed to 5th place, trailing 4th-placed Bologna by only three points. The team’s resurgence under de Rossi was evident in their recent 1-0 victory over Lazio in the derby of the capital.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 12 April 2024 at 8:00 PM BST (12:30 AM IST)

Location: San Siro

Form

AC Milan (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

AS Roma (in all competitions): D-L-W-D-W

Players to watch out

Olivier Giroud (AC Milan)

Giroud holds the title of France’s leading goal scorer of all time. He possesses versatility in various attacking roles, predominantly featuring as a striker or center-forward, although he has occasionally operated as a second striker or even a false 9. Giroud is notably recognized for his consistent goal-scoring, imposing physical stature, precise heading ability, formidable shot, capacity to retain possession with his back to goal, and adeptness in creating space for teammates through off-the-ball movement and link-up play.

Romelu Lukaku (AS Roma)

Romelu Lukaku is an all-encompassing forward, proficient in aerial duels, he transcends his physical attributes and scoring efficiency in games. He boasts pace, athleticism, heightened awareness, adept link-up skills, technical finesse, and vision. Additionally, he excels at positioning himself effectively in attack and generating space for teammates through his intelligent off-the-ball runs. He has scored 7 goals and has one assist in 9 games that he has played in the Europa League this season.

Match Facts

This will be the first time both these sides will face each other in a European match.
Milan are currently unbeaten in nine games against AS Roma.
Roma have won only two of their last 14 away matches in major European competitions.

AC Milan vs AS Roma: Betting tips and odds:

Tip 1: AC Milan to win 1-0, 2-0 or 3-0 – 21/10 with Paddy Power
Tip 2: Olivier Giroud to score 2 or more goals – 9/1 with Betway
Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/5 with Sky Bet

Injury & team news

Milan will have to cope without Tommaso Pobega, who sustained a hamstring injury in December last year and is not expected to return for either leg of the quarterfinals. Milan’s significant setback for the first leg against AS Roma will be the absence of English defender Fikayo Tomori due to suspension, depriving them of his formidable presence in central defense.

Roma approaches the forthcoming clash at San Siro with only one injury concern. Striker Sardar Azmoun, who suffered a severe hamstring injury in March, will continue to be sidelined. Roma faces a setback in defense as Evan N’Dicka will be suspended for the AC Milan vs AS Roma encounter.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 197

AC Milan wins – 84

AS Roma wins – 51

Draws – 62

Predicted lineup for AC Milan vs AS Roma

AC Milan predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Maignan; Calabria, Gabia, Kjaer, Hernandez; Adili, Reijnders; Chukwueze, Pulisic, Leao; Giroud

AS Roma predicted lineup (4-3-2-1):

Svilar; Karsdorp, Llorente, Mancini, Angelino; Pellegrini, Paredes, Cristante; Dybala, El Shaarawy; Lukakau

Match prediction for AC Milan vs AS Roma

AC Milan and AS Roma are currently enjoying a positive run of form and are optimistic about their prospects in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final clash. Given that both teams hail from Serie A and possess intimate knowledge of each other’s strengths and weaknesses, any notion of a ‘home advantage’ is unlikely to apply in either leg of the tie. While Milan boasts a stronger team, the first leg is anticipated to be closely contested, with Milan having a slight edge to secure a narrow victory.

Prediction: AC Milan 2-1 AS Roma

Telecast

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS Sports

Nigeria – Supersport

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