AC Milan – AS Roma
Our AC Milan – AS Roma prediction is: AC Milan to win – 2.20 odds
- Home advantage for AC Milan
- Milan is leading the direct comparison
- AS Roma has not won in twelve away games (across all competitions)
AC Milan will face AS Roma at the San Siro this Sunday. Both teams are currently in the middle of the Serie A table: the Rossoneri are in eighth place, while the Giallorossi are in tenth.
Last season, the two teams faced each other in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League. In the first leg at San Siro, Milan were beaten 0-1, and in the second leg at the Stadio Olimpico, AS Roma won again, this time 2-1.
Historically, AC Milan have a positive record against AS Roma in recent meetings. They have remained unbeaten in their last nine Serie A duels, with six wins and three draws. The Rossoneri last had such a long unbeaten streak against the Romans between 1970 and 1979, when they went 20 consecutive games without defeat.
Both teams will be eager to secure the three points to move up the table and achieve their season goals. Fans can look forward to an exciting clash between two traditional Italian clubs. Our AC Milan v AS Roma betting tip will let you know who will come out on top.
AC Milan v AS Roma info
- Date & Time: 12/29/2024, 8:45 p.m.
- Venue: Giuseppe Meazza, Milan
- Competition: Serie A, matchday 18
- Broadcast/livestream: DAZN
AC Milan form & record check
Last Friday, AC Milan secured a narrow 1-0 away win against Hellas Verona in Serie A. Tijjani Reijnders scored the decisive goal in the 56th minute, when he placed the ball directly in the upper corner after a precise pass from Youssouf Fofana.
The first half was uneventful, with Verona creating the better chances. Milan suffered a setback when Rafael Leao was forced off injured with a thigh problem.
With the lead, Milan focused more on defense and tried to hold on to the result.
After the game, coach Paulo Fonseca praised his team’s character, especially given the number of players out with injuries, including key players such as Alvaro Morata and Christian Pulisic. He highlighted the defensive stability and the importance of the victory, but stressed the need to be more decisive in the attacking third.
This win lifts AC Milan to eighth place in the table with 26 points, while Hellas Verona remain in 17th place with 15 points.
Injuries
AC Milan are currently struggling with a number of injuries and are without a number of key players. Alvaro Morata (tonsillitis), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (adductor injury), Yunus Musah (muscle fatigue) and Noah Okafor and Ismaël Bennacer (both calf muscle tears) are missing, as are Alessandro Florenzi (cruciate ligament injury) and Rafael Leao (thigh injury).
The absences hit the team hard, with both central midfielders and key attacking players missing. Coach Paulo Fonseca faces the challenge of filling the gaps in the squad with young players and reserves, while fans hope for a speedy return of the injured.
AC Milan facts & analysis
- 8th place in the Serie A
- Has some injuries
- AC Milan is clearly leading the direct comparison
AS Roma Form & Balance Check
Last Sunday, AS Roma celebrated an impressive 5-0 home win against Parma Calcio. The Giallorossi dominated the game from the start and set the course for victory in the first half.
In the 8th minute, Paulo Dybala opened the scoring with an accurate shot that gave the home side the lead. Just five minutes later, Alexis Saelemaekers made it 2-0 with a volleyed cross.
After the break, Rome continued their offensive efforts. In the 51st minute, Dybala scored his second goal of the game to extend the lead to 3-0. Leandro Paredes also scored in the 74th minute before Artem Dovbyk sealed the 5-0 final score in the 83rd minute.
This resounding victory underlines the offensive strength of the Romans, who have now won two consecutive home games with at least four goals, a feat they last achieved in February 2017.
Poor away form
AS Roma are currently struggling with a blatant away weakness that is significantly endangering their season goals. The Giallorossi have not won in twelve consecutive away matches, across all competitions. During this period, there have been five defeats and seven draws – a record that does not do justice to the team’s ambition and potential.
To make up ground in the Serie A table, Rome urgently needs to work on its away form. This weakness could prove fatal, especially in the upcoming game against AC Milan. The Rossoneri are strong at home and have an impressive series against the Romans, which makes the task even more difficult for Claudio Ranieri’s team. However, an end to the away misery would not only be a much-needed signal for the fans, but also essential to keep up with the international places.
AS Rom Facts & Analysis
- 10th place in the Serie A
- Without a win in the last twelve away matches (across all competitions)
- No injuries to report
AC Milan will line up in a 4-2-3-1 system that relies on defensive stability and flexible offense. With two central defensive midfielders, the defense should be strengthened, while the three attacking midfielders support the attackers.
Roma, on the other hand, will line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation that aims to defend compactly and control the midfield. The two attacking midfielders will act as a creative hub behind the lone striker, looking to create danger in the opposition half.
AC Milan v Roma head to head & statistics
The head-to-head between the two teams over the last five meetings is even: two wins for AC Milan, two for AS Roma, and one game ended in a draw.
Head-to-head (H2H)
