Manchester City vs AC Milan Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Pre-season friendlies 2024

Both teams are keen to get their first win of the pre-season campaign.

Manchester City faced a shock after succumbing to a setback against Celtic in their opening friendly fixture. A club known for winning silverware and accolades suffered a decisive loss against arch-rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final. The 2022-23 treble winners also failed to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League after narrowly losing to Real Madrid on penalties.

The semi-finalists of the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League had a terrible UCL campaign last season, failing to advance to the knockout stages from the group of death. The Diavolos also missed out on winning Serie A to Inter Milan. The Red and Blacks had to settle for a draw in their previous fixture against Rapid Wien. Paulo Fonseca will be eager to get the ball rolling for AC Milan in their upcoming friendly fixture against the Cityzens.

This match is set to be an entertaining and awe-inspiring clash as both teams are winless in their previous friendly fixtures. Manchester City will be eager to assert their supremacy, while AC Milan will be keen to achieve a remarkable triumph over Manchester City.

Next 🆙 on our US Tour! 🇺🇸Watch our match against AC Milan this Saturday on CITY+ 📺⤵️

— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 25, 2024

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 28 July 2024 at 3:30 AM IST

Location: Yankee Stadium, New York, USA

Form:

Manchester City (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-W

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

Players to Watch:

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

The Golden Boot winner of the last two Premier League editions is arguably the most important player for Pep Guardiola. The European Golden Shoe winner of the 2022-23 season will be eager to ignite his potential to bring Manchester City to winning ways. Haaland has made 66 appearances for the Cityzens and scored 63 goals. He was an indispensable component in Guardiola’s historic treble-winning season of 2022-23.

New York state of mind 🧠 pic.twitter.com/e1IlUO8Vb9

— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) July 25, 2024

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (AC Milan)

After spending almost half a decade at Stamford Bridge, Loftus-Cheek decided to switch to the Italian top division when he signed for AC Milan. He has played over a century of matches for the Blues and also made 24 and 30 appearances respectively for Crystal Palace and Fulham while on loan. The 2018-19 UEFA Europa League winner will be the central protagonist for Fonseca when his side faces one of the best clubs in Europe.

Match Facts:

• AC Milan are winless in their last 4 matches.
• Manchester City lost their previous match against Celtic.
• This match will be played in New York, USA.

Manchester City vs AC Milan – Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Manchester City to win the match.
• Tip 2 – Erling Haaland to score or assist.
• Tip 3 – Man City to keep a clean sheet.

Injury and Team News:

Despite an injury scare, Ederson played a few minutes for the Cityzens in their last fixture. There is uncertainty about the possible inclusion of Kyle Walker, Rodri, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Joao Cancelo, Phil Foden, and Julian Alvarez. Most of them have yet to return post-Euro 2024, and some are en route to Paris for the Olympic games.

There doesn’t seem to be any major injury concern for Fonseca. However, he might miss Mike Maignan, Theo Hernandez, and Alvaro Morata.

Head to Head:

Total matches – 2

Manchester City wins – 1

AC Milan wins – 0

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup:

Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ortega (GK); Lewis, Simpson, Mbete, Wilson-Esbrand; Philips, O’Reilly; Bobb, McAtee, Grealish; Haaland

AC Milan Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Sportiello (GK); Calabria, Gabbia, Thiaw, Terracciano; Loftus-Cheek, Pobega; Chukwueze, Liberali, Traore; Colombo

Match Prediction for Manchester City vs AC Milan:

Despite a long list of absentees, you can never underestimate the tactical ingenuity of Pep Guardiola. We expect the Cityzens to thoroughly defeat AC Milan and secure their first victory of their pre-season campaign.

Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 AC Milan

Telecast for Manchester City vs AC Milan:

CITY+ (Manchester City App)

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