Verdict: AC Milan win
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Marking their return from October’s international break this weekend, AC Milan will welcome Fiorentina to the San Siro on Sunday night.
AC Milan
Starting with the hosts, while AC Milan might have got the new campaign underway with a shock 2-1 loss at home against Serie A newcomers Cremonese, Max Allegri’s men have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Marking their return from October’s international break sat in bronze medal position, the Rossoneri will be looking to continue on from where they left off prior to the fortnight interval. Last seen snatching a 0-0 stalemate away at historic rivals Juventus, AC Milan have registered 13 points from their previous five Serie A appearances. Extending on their Coppa Italia adventure with a routine 3-0 romp against Lecce on September 23rd, Sunday’s hosts have also gained a reputation for their defensive steel. In fact, Allegri’s new squad have shipped just a single strike in their last six matchups across all competitions.
AC Milan Team News
Not making a single appearance since the end of August, AC Milan are once again sweating over the fitness of summer recruit Ardon Jashari. However, despite missing out against Juventus prior to October’s international break, ex-Brighton defender Pervis Estupinan will return to Allegri’s squad here.
While USA international Christian Pulisic might have missed a second-half penalty away in Turin last time out, the former Chelsea ace has recorded four goals in his first six Serie A appearances and will play a leading role in the final third. Completing a blockbuster move from Real Madrid over the summer, 40-year-old Luka Modric will start in the middle of the park.
Fiorentina
As for the visitors, while Fiorentina might have got their Europa Conference League adventure underway with a 2-0 win against Czech Republic-based outfit Sigma Olomouc earlier in the month, Stefano Piolo’s men are enduring a public domestic crisis. Last seen heading into October’s international break with a 2-1 victory at home against Roma, it has been suggested that the former AC Milan boss has some mounting pressure on his shoulders in Tuscany. Getting proceedings underway with a 1-1 stalemate against Cagliari on August 24th, the Viola are scrapping it out at the foot of the Serie A standings. In fact, putting just a trio of points on the board, Pioli’s downbeat squad find just their goal difference keeping them outside the relegation spots.
Fiorentina Team News
Suffering yet another long-term knee injury against Como on September 21st in what was just his second Fiorentina appearance after completing a summer move from Brighton, Tariq Lamptey faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. However, despite dealing with a heel issue prior to the fortnight interval, Swiss international Simon Sohm could return to Pioli’s travelling squad.
Opening his Serie A account with a consolation strike against Roma last time out and also getting on the scoresheet while away with Italy over the past fortnight, former PSG marksman Moise Kean will spearhead the Viola’s charge. Now entering his second campaign in Tuscany, ex-Manchester United goalkeeper David de Goa will start between the sticks.
AC Milan vs Fiorentina Key Factors to Consider
- AC Milan are unbeaten in all of their last five Serie A showdowns against Fiorentina at the San Siro (four wins, one draw).
- The Rossoneri have registered 13 points from their previous five Serie A appearances.
- Fiorentina have failed to win any of their first six Serie A appearances this season (three draws, three defeats).
- AC Milan have shipped just a single strike in any of their previous six matchups across all competitions.
- The Viola have registered just a single strike from their first three Serie A showdowns outside of Tuscany.
Conclusion
Mustering 13 points from their previous five Serie A appearances prior to October’s international break, AC Milan will be looking to make another statement here. Marking their return on Sunday night sat in silver medal position, Allegri’s side will be relishing their return to the San Siro this weekend. Gaining a reputation for their new-found defensive steel and potentially looking to mount a genuine title charge this season, AC Milan will meet a Fiorentina squad who find themselves at the heart of what has become a mounting crisis.
Verdict: AC Milan win
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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