Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 1/1
Bookmaker: Luckster
With all eyes falling on the San Siro this weekend, AC Milan will meet Roma for what is a heavyweight Serie A showdown on Sunday night.
AC Milan
Starting with the hosts, while AC Milan might have been forced to settle for a single point in three of their previous four Serie A appearances, the Rossoneri are clearly enjoying life under the guidance of the new boss Max Allegri. Despite getting the 2025/26 campaign underway with a shock 2-1 loss at home against top-flight newcomers Cremonese on August 23rd, the former Juventus boss has seen his squad come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Marking their return from October’s international break with a 2-1 victory against Fiorentina, AC Milan are unbeaten in all of their previous nine appearances across all competitions. Signing off September with another sensational 2-1 win against reigning Italian champions Napoli on September 28th, Sunday’s hosts will be desperate to claim a heavyweight domestic scalp at the San Siro.
AC Milan Team News
Once again missing out away at Atalanta earlier in the week, AC Milan are still sweating over the fitness of attacking talisman Christian Pulisic here. Likewise, not featuring since returning from October’s international break, summer recruit Adrien Rabiot remains on the sidelines with a calf issue.
Completing a blockbuster summer switch from Real Madrid, 40-year-old Luka Modric will start in the middle of the park. Completing a permanent switch from Chelsea last month, French international Christopher Nkunku should get some more minutes under his belt.
Roma
As for the visitors, getting a new era underway over the summer following Gian Piero Gasperini’s arrival, Roma have come flying out of the traps since opening up the new campaign. Last seen clinching a 2-1 victory at home against Parma, the Wolves have embarked on a stellar Serie A romp and they have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across Italy’s elite. Heading into October’s international break with another 2-1 win against Fiorentina, Roma find just their goal difference keeping them off top spot. In fact, the former Atalanta boss has seen his high-flying squad win five of their previous six Serie A showdowns. It should also be highlighted, Gasperini’s camp stormed their way to a dominant 3-1 victory when they last met AC Milan back on May 18th.
Roma Team News
Lasting just seven minutes before limping off with an ankle injury against Parma in midweek, Roma will be without Brighton loanee Evan Ferguson here. Not returning over the past month and still dealing with a long-term illness, former Manchester City defender Angelino is not expected to play any part.
Coming off the bench and bagging just a second Serie A strike of the season on Wednesday, Ukrainian international Artem Dovbyk could be handed a full recall. Now entering his fourth campaign at the Stadio Olimpico, Mile Svilar will start between the sticks here.
AC Milan vs Roma Key Factors to Consider
- When AC Milan and Roma last met back on May 18th, Sunday’s guests collected a stellar 3-1 victory at the Stadio Olimpico.
- Roma have won five of their previous seven Serie A appearances.
- AC Milan are unbeaten in all of their previous nine appearances across all competitions.
- The Wolves have registered just a single clean sheet from their previous six outings across all fronts.
- Five of AC Milan’s first six showdowns at the San Siro have finished with over 2.5 goals.
- All of the last five straight meetings between AC Milan and Roma have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Two Italian giants who find themselves at the heart of their own respective title charges, neutrals will be hoping for a thriller from the San Siro this weekend. Watching Roma storm their way to a stellar 3-1 victory when they last met their historic rivals back on May 18th, Sunday’s opponents do have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet. It should be highlighted, with all of the last five meetings between AC Milan and Roma finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting chances to fall at both ends of the pitch.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 1/1
Bookmaker: Luckster
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