AC Milan vs Red Star Belgrade Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Serie A side have a point advantage over Premier League giants Man City in the standings.

The Champions League is heating up and now AC Milan will host Red Star Belgrade to keep themselves in the hunt for the top 8 finish.

Milan will aim to bounce back from their 2-1 loss to Atalanta in the Serie A. Despite that setback, the Rossoneri remain unbeaten in their last three Champions League outings.

Red Star Belgrade continue to dominate domestically, leading the Serbian SuperLiga by a wide margin. However, their European struggles persist, with just one win in five Champions League matches this season.

With Milan pushing to solidify their group position and the Serbian team having nothing to lose, this clash promises intensity at the iconic San Siro.

Kick-off

Wednesday, December 11, 8 pm UK

Thursday, December 12, 1:30 am IST

Location: San Siro

Form

AC Milan (in the UCL): L-L-W-W-W

Red Star Belgrade (in the UCL): L-L-L-L-W

Players to watch

Tammy Abraham (AC Milan)

Tammy Abraham, on loan at AC Milan from AS Roma, has contributed four goals and two assists across 14 matches in all competitions. In any match, he is a threat to the defence because of his pace, coolness, height, and the striker’s sixth sense of being in the right position at the right time.

Cherif Ndiaye (Red Star Belgrade)

Senegalese striker Ndiaye has been instrumental for Red Star Belgrade, netting 11 goals and providing two assists in 20 games this season. Known for his speed, strength, and clinical finishing, he remains a key figure in their quest for another league title. But as for their UCL run, he can salvage them some pride.

Match facts

• Milan have won the last three games
• Milan have been unbeaten against Red Star Belgrade
• Red Star Belgrade have conceded nine goals

AC Milan vs. Red Star Belgrade: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Milan to win-3/10 VBet
• Tip 2: Abraham to score-31/20 Unibet
• Tip 3: Over 2 goals-1/2 Star Sport

Injury & team news

AC Milan will be without Alessandro Florenzi due to a cruciate ligament injury, while Christian Pulisic and Ismael Bennacer are sidelined with thigh and ankle issues, respectively. Luka Jovic is also unavailable until early January as he recovers from a groin injury.

👀 Eyes locked, focus sharp on #ACMFKCZ 🎯 #UCL #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/ayMM7BZBWy

— AC Milan (@acmilan) December 8, 2024

Red Star Belgrade face fitness concerns with Omri Glazer, likely to return mid-December, while Peter Olayinka’s Achilles injury keeps him out until mid-January.

Head-to-head

Games: 6

AC Milan: 2

Red Star Belgrade: 0

Draws: 4

Predicted lineups

AC Milan (4-2-3-1)

Maignan; Emerson, Gabbia, Thiaw, Hernandez; Reijnders, Fofana; Loftus-Cheek, Musah, Leao; Abraham

Red Star Belgrade (4-2-3-1)

Gutesa; Prutsev, Lekovic, Drkusic, Rodic; Kanga, Duarte; Dalcio, Ilic, Katai; Ndiaye

Match prediction

Milan have been on a roll in their last three UCL game. Up next facing, Red Star Belgrade at home we predict it to be a walk in the park for them.

Prediction: AC Milan 3 – 0 Red Star Belgrade

Telecast

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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