After a long international break, Italian giant AC Milan are ready to be back in action on Saturday night when they visit Fiorentina at Stadio Artemio Franchi. AC Milan are far behind the table topper, Inter Milan. They are 14 points below their arch-rival Inter Milan.
However, the Rossonerri are in 2nd with 62 points and will look forward to getting closer to the table topper. Fiorentina, on the other hand, are not in their best form. They are in 8th with 43 points, but they still have a chance to enter the top four. A win over AC Milan would be a massive boost for them in chasing the top four.
Stats & Facts
- The match between AC Milan and Fiorentina has always been exciting. Only one of their previous 12 meetings ended in a draw. AC Milan secured seven victories, while Fiorentina won the remaining four during this period.
- Away records at Stadio Artemio Franchi have been very poor for AC Milan. They have lost their last two visits at Stadio Artemio Franchi.
- A win over AC Milan would see Fiorentina winning three successive matches against the Rossonerri for the first time since 1974.
- Fiorentina have drawn their last two matches in Serie A. A draw against AC Milan would see them draw three matches in a row for the first time since 2020.
- AC Milan’s away records in 2024 have been brilliant. They have earned more points (15) and scored more goals (16) in Serie A since the start of 2024.
Team News
Full-back Theo Hernandez has been suspended for one match for accumulated bookings. As a result, Milan boss Stefano Piolo may need to call upon Davide Calabria and Alessandro Florenzi to replace Theo Hernandez.
Defender Pierre Kalulu is still injured, and Simon Kjaer picked up a knee injury during his international duty with Denmark. Thereby, Fikayo Tomori and Mattia Gabbia are the favorites to tie up in the heart of AC Milan’s defense.
As for Fiorentina, ex-Milan player Bonaventura will miss the chance to meet his former club due to a one-match ban. So Antonin Barak or Lucas Beltran could start in the front along with Andrea Belotti.
Possible Lineup for Fiorentina:
Terracciano; Kayode, Milenkovic, Ranieri, Biraghi; Arthur, Mandragora; Gonzalez, Beltran, Sottil; Belotti
Possible Lineup for AC Milan:
Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Gabbia, Florenzi; Bennacer, Reijnders; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Giroud
Prediction: AC Milan 2-1 Fiorentina
Despite having a difficult season, AC Milan are getting their form back and have won their last five games across all competitions. Additionally, the Rossonerri have won their last three games in a row in Serie A. The Stefano Pioli’s boys will try to extend their winning run when they face off against Fiorentina, who have won only one of their last five league games.
Betfair Odds
Fiorentina: 2.90
Draw: 3.28
AC Milan: 2.56
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