AC Milan are looking to keep their momentum, as they face AS Roma for the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinals. These two teams are doing well domestically, but Milan is the team at a better place in the league table. They are currently aiming to keep their momentum, as they are at the second of their domestic league. Milan were able to qualify here, following their dominating 7-3 win on aggregate against Slavia. On the other hand, domestically, Roma is at the fifth of their domestic league, and are doing well recently. Roma were able to book their spots in the quarterfinals, after earning a 4-1 win on aggregate against Brighton. The meeting between these two teams is on April 12, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
AC Milan
Milan have maintained their impressive form, scoring at least once in their last 29 matches across all competitions, with three goals in three of their last four matches. Stefano Pioli’s squad has reached double figures for the season, with four members reaching double figures: Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. This marks the first time so many players have scored 10 times or more for the Rossoneri in 15 years. Milan’s record of 11 wins and just two losses from 15 Serie A contests is particularly impressive, and they are on a 10-match streak without defeat at San Siro ahead of Roma’s arrival. Inter Milan seem to have the Scudetto wrapped up, but Milan will still want to beat Juventus to finish runners-up and win the club’s first Europa League.
Milan will be without first-choice defender Fikayo Tomori due to a UEFA suspension, while Tommaso Pobega and Pierre Kalulu are injured. Ruben Loftus-Cheek will return, having missed Saturday’s win. German centre-back Malick Thiaw and ex-Roma player Simon Kjaer will partner Matteo Gabbia.
AS Roma
Roma’s recent success in the Serie A has sparked interest in the Italian football scene. Despite a loss to Sevilla in the Europa League decider last year, Roma has managed to win just twice in 15 games under new coach Daniele De Rossi. The club currently occupys fifth place in the Serie A standings and is aiming for Champions League football next term. However, they have only won two of their last 14 away matches in continental competition and have not won from their last eight in the knockout phase. Roma has also struggled to beat Milan in their last 13 meetings. From those meeting, they only have one win and a worst winless run against the Rossoneri for over 40 years.
Roma are missing Sardar Azmoun and Evan Ndicka due to injury and suspension. Additionally, Dean Huijsen and Rasmus Kristensen were not included in the squad for the knockout stages. Chris Smalling or Diego Llorente should replace Ndicka, while Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku are joined by Stephan El Shaarawy.
Prediction:
AC Milan (1.5)
Odds: -0.85
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