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The UEFA Champions League returns tomorrow with several high-voltage games. Group F, considered the Group of Death, is full of thrills and surprises. All four teams in Group F have a chance to qualify for the Round of 16. The clashes resume again in Group F tomorrow when Borussia Dortmund visit AC Milan at the iconic San Siro.
However, table topper Borussia Dortmund would go one step forward if they beat AC Milan tomorrow. AC Milan, in converse, have no alternative than winning the match to stay alive in the tournament. Following victories in their last UCL matches, both sides will meet up in this match tomorrow.
Stats & Facts
- Borussia Dortmund’s journey in Group F started like a disaster. They lost their first match and tied the following game. However, the German side made a U-turn and won their next two games in a row, which put them at the top of the table.
- The start was also poor for AC Milan. They had gone the first three games without a win, having two draws and a defeat. However, the Rossoneri got the momentum back with a stunning win against Paris Saint Germain in their last match in this tournament.
- AC Milan will host Dormtund tomorrow for the first time in the UCL since 2003. Although the Rossonerri lost to the German side in that game, they had won their previous two home games against Borussia Dortmund.
- Borussia Dortmund’s records against the Italian clubs are not decent enough in the Champions League. They have lost four of their last five away matches against Italian sides in the UCL.
- On the other hand, AC Milan have a very strong home record against the German clubs. They have lost only one of their last 16 home matches against the German clubs in European competitions.
Team News
Olivier Giroud, who scored the winning goal against Paris Saint Germain, is having a one-game suspension in the Serie A. However, he is eligible to play in the UEFA Champions League and likely to start against Borussia Dortmund. Unfortunately, the Rossonerri will miss the service of Rafael Leao and Noah Okafor due to their injuries.
As for Borussia Dortmund, they will be without Felix Nmecha for his hip injury. But Emre Can and Gregor Kobel are back again after their injury. The rest of the players are fit and available for tomorrow’s clash.
Possible Lineup for AC Milan:
Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Thiaw, Hernandez; Musah, Reijnders; Chukwueze, Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic; Giroud
Possible Lineup for Borussia Dortmun:
Kobel; Sule, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson; Can, Sabitzer; Reus, Brandt, Malen; Fullkrug
Prediction: Milan 2-1 Dortmund
Both teams will face off against each other off the back of a victory in their last games. It will be a very competitive game for sure. But AC Milan will have a massive home advantage as they will play at San Siro.
Betfair Odds
AC Milan: 2.05
Draw: 3.57
Dortmund: 3.71
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