Prediction: AC Milan vs Como

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: Betfair

After narrowly escaping disaster last week, AC Milan will welcome Como to San Siro on Saturday evening for a regional showdown.

Despite concerns over their form, Milan mounted a comeback to defeat Lecce, yet they remain just ninth in the Serie A table. Meanwhile, their visitors are well-positioned to secure their top-flight status, even though their last game was a draw against relegation-threatened Venezia.

AC Milan

Christian Pulisic, frequently the hero for Milan, came to their rescue once again last weekend, netting a brace to seal a 3-2 comeback victory over Lecce at Via del Mare.

Despite trailing 2-0 with over an hour played, the Rossoneri snapped a three-game losing streak – reportedly saving recently-appointed head coach Sergio Conceicao from dismissal amid a troubling run of form.

However, scraping past struggling opposition who had failed to score in their previous four matches has done little to quiet speculation. Milan have now conceded twice in each of their last four Serie A outings, on top of a meek Champions League exit.

After crashing out of Europe against an injury-hit Feyenoord, they suffered 2-1 defeats to Torino, Bologna, and Lazio before Pulisic’s heroics turned the tide in Salento.

With 10 games remaining, Conceicao’s men sit ninth in the table, trailing Juventus – who hold the final top-four spot – by eight points, making further setbacks unthinkable.

While history suggests they should comfortably handle Lombardy rivals Como, against whom they are unbeaten in 12 Serie A meetings, current form favors the visitors heading into Saturday’s clash.

Team News

With Alessandro Florenzi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek recently returning to full training, Emerson Royal remains Milan’s only absentee due to injury. Meanwhile, Mike Maignan and Strahinja Pavlovic are both available again after serving suspensions.

Last weekend, Sergio Conceicao made the surprising decision to bench Joao Felix, Youssouf Fofana, and Rafael Leao. However, Leao at least is expected to reclaim his place in the starting lineup.

The Portuguese winger is on the verge of a milestone, set to make his 250th appearance for the Rossoneri. Since arriving in Italy in 2019, he remains the only Serie A player to register at least 50 goals and 50 assists across all competitions. Should he start on Saturday, he is likely to form an attacking trio alongside Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez.

Como

While Milan have managed only three points from their last four Serie A matches, Como have collected seven in the same period, bringing them closer to securing their primary goal.

Following significant investment across both transfer windows since their promotion, the Lariani were widely expected to avoid an immediate return to Serie B, and they now enjoy a comfortable cushion above the relegation zone.

Their 1-1 draw with Venezia last week nearly resulted in a third win in four games, as Jonathan Ikoné’s opener was canceled out by a late penalty equalizer. Still, Como remain seven points clear of the drop.

Guided by the astute management of Cesc Fabregas, they have proven capable of springing surprises, having earned 17 of their 29 points against teams currently in the top half – a tally bettered only by Napoli, Atalanta, Inter Milan, and Juventus.

However, their record against Milan remains bleak, with just one win in 12 previous away meetings in Serie A. They have also failed to score in the last five encounters at San Siro, though the clubs’ most recent top-flight clash there dates back to 2003.

Team News

Como’s primary attacking threat comes from Assane Diao – who found the net alongside Rafael Leao when Milan secured a 2-1 victory at Stadio Sinigaglia in January – and Nico Paz, with the duo combining for 11 league goals this season.

Since Diao’s arrival, former Milan forward Patrick Cutrone has been relegated to the bench, and he remained an unused substitute alongside Dele Alli in last week’s match.

While Marc-Oliver Kempf and Mergim Vojvoda are available again after serving one-match suspensions, Fabregas will still have to contend with the absences of injured pair Sergi Roberto and Ivan Azon.

Conclusion

While Como have been a formidable side on home soil, their away form has been less convincing, with just one victory in their last 10 outings.

At the historic venue in Milan, it remains uncertain whether the Lariani can deliver their top performance, making the Rossoneri’s superior experience a potential key factor in securing all three points.

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: Betfair