AC Milan vs Roma Prediction & Preview

Kicking off an all-Italian tie at San Siro, AC Milan will host Roma on Thursday in the first leg of an enticing Europa League quarter-final.

In the ongoing encounters of Serie A this season, Milan has already clinched victories in both matches against their Roman rivals, maintaining an unblemished record over nine encounters.

Conversely, the Giallorossi have demonstrated a recent propensity for enduring engagements on the continental stage.

AC Milan’s Form:

• Milan dropped down from the Champions League after finishing third in the so-called ‘Group of Death’.
• They convincingly defeated Slavia Prague in the last 16, posting a 7-3 aggregate success.
• Milan’s front line has been firing on all cylinders, with players like Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek contributing to their goal-scoring spree.
• The Rossoneri have scored in their last 29 matches across all competitions, notching three goals in three of their last four games.
• Their home record is impressive, with 11 wins and just two losses from 15 Serie A contests at San Siro.

Roma’s Recent Runs:

• Roma, under new coach Daniele De Rossi, have proved a different proposition.
• Having won the inaugural Europa Conference League in 2022, they reached the Europa League final last year (though they lost to Sevilla).
• Roma’s recent form has been solid, having lost only twice in their last 15 games.
• They’ll be looking to make an impact against Milan and continue their European journey.

Prediction:

• AC Milan has been the better team this season, and they should be able to secure a narrow victory.