A Mourinho-less Roma will face off against Serie A title contenders AC Milan this weekend
The upcoming Serie A clash between AC Milan and Roma is set for January 14, 2024, at the San Siro Stadium. This match promises to be an exciting encounter in the Italian League.
AC Milan vs Roma recent form and possible lineups
AC Milan, under the management of Stefano Pioli, has been strong at home this season, winning seven of their nine Serie A matches at San Siro. Despite a recent loss in the Coppa del Rey, Milan remains a formidable side, currently third in the league standings.
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Key players for Milan include goalkeeper M. Maignan, defender Theo Hernández, and forward Rafael Leão.
Roma, managed by José Mourinho, has had a challenging run, especially in away games. They have struggled in their recent away matches in Serie A and will be looking to turn things around. Their lineup could feature Rui Patrício in goal, with players like Diego Llorente in defence and R. Lukaku leading the attack.
AC Milan vs Roma injuries and suspensions
Milan will be missing several players, including Ismael Bennacer and Samuel Chukwueze, who are on international duty, and Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, Pierre Kalulu due to injuries.
Roma also faces absences with Houssem Aouar, Sardar Azmoun, and Evan Ndicka away on international duty, and injuries sidelining Tammy Abraham, Paulo Dybala, and Renato Sanches.
AC Milan vs Roma head-to-head and team styles
Historically, Milan has had the upper hand in this fixture, with a series of wins and draws since 2019. Roma last won against Milan in 2019 and has not beaten them at the San Siro since 2017.
Milan's style under Pioli is often characterised by solid defence and efficient attacking play, while Mourinho's Roma is known for tactical discipline and counter-attacking strategies.
AC Milan vs Roma betting tips and predictions:
The predictions are leaning towards a win for AC Milan, considering their strong home form and Roma's struggles in away matches.
Over 1.5 goals is another prediction for this match, indicating expectations for a game with at least a couple of goals.
Where and how to watch AC Milan vs Roma
The game is set to be a tight contest between two of Italy's footballing giants, with AC Milan likely to have the edge over Roma. For fans wanting to catch the action, the match will be available on various sports broadcasting channels and streaming services like Supersport for viewers in Nigeria at 8:45pm WAT
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