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Europa League: AC Milan vs Roma
Kickoff Time: 2024-04-12 03:00(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
AC Milan’s recent performance has indeed been impressive. Last
weekend, they secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Lecce at home, extending
their winning streak to seven games in all competitions. They have shown great
form, particularly after facing challenges earlier in the season. During the
Champions League group stage, AC Milan faced difficulties and their former
coach, Stefano Pioli, encountered a crisis of confidence. However, Pioli was
able to stabilize the situation and guide them back on the right track.
Currently, AC Milan sit in second place in the Serie A standings. While
catching up to Inter may be unlikely, they have already secured qualification
for the Champions League. AC Milan predominantly employ a 4-2-3-1 formation. In
their offensive approach, they prioritize midfield control and utilize wing
breakthroughs. They are also skilled at utilizing set-piece opportunities to
create threats. Defensively, they employ high-pressure tactics to regain
possession by pressuring opponents into making errors in their passing game. AC
Milan have demonstrated solidity in both offensive and defensive aspects of
their play.
In the recent Rome derby, Roma secured a 1-0 victory over Lazio at
home. Over the past five games, Roma have achieved two wins, two draws, and one
loss, which can be considered a decent performance. Since Daniele De Rossi took
over as coach, Roma’s overall performance has shown improvement, with them
adopting a more aggressive style of play. Furthermore, key players in the Roma
squad, such as Paulo Dybala, Chris Smalling, and Lorenzo Pellegrini, have
returned to form, contributing to their positive performances. As a result,
Roma have successfully climbed back to the fifth position in the Serie A
standings. However, Roma’s away performance is an area that requires
improvement. In the last three away games, Roma have only managed two draws and
suffered one loss. In two of these matches, Roma failed to score a goal,
indicating a lack of offensive prowess on their travels. Their away form is not
as strong as their performances at home.
Indeed, AC Milan have enjoyed a favorable record against Roma in
recent years. In the last nine meetings between them, AC Milan have emerged
victorious in six matches and secured three draws, without suffering a single
defeat. Furthermore, AC Milan have been particularly effective in terms of
goal-scoring when facing Roma. In eight of the nine recent encounters, AC Milan
managed to score at least two goals, showcasing their attacking prowess and
dominance over their opponents. Considering AC Milan’s strong track record
against Roma, their current hot form, and the advantage of playing at home, it
is reasonable to believe AC Milan can get another comfortable win.
AC Milan’s Last 5 Games: WWWWW
24-04-06 AC Milan 3-0 Lecce
24-03-31 Fiorentina 1-2 AC Milan
24-03-17 Verona 1-3 AC Milan
24-03-15 Slavia Prague 1-3 AC Milan
24-03-10 AC Milan 1-0 Empoli
Roma’s Last 5 Games: WDWLD
24-04-07 Roma 1-0 Lazio
24-04-02 Lecce 0-0 Roma
24-03-18 Roma 1-0 Sassuolo
24-03-16 Brighton 1-0 Roma
24-03-11 Fiorentina 2-2 Roma
Head To Head Record:
24-01-15 AC Milan 3-1 Roma
24-09-02 Roma 1-2 AC Milan
23-04-30 Roma 1-1 AC Milan
23-01-09 AC Milan 2-2 Roma
22-01-07 AC Milan 3-1 Roma
Prediction: AC Milan to win