Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Dachbet
In what looks set to be a blockbuster Serie A battle on Wednesday night, AC Milan will welcome Como to the San Siro.
AC Milan
Starting with the hosts, while AC Milan might have a monumental challenge on their hands in the race to capture a record-breaking 20th Serie A crown this season, the Rossoneri are enjoying what has been a stellar campaign under Max Allergi’s guidance. Currently sat in silver medal position among Italy’s elite and cruising their way to a lucrative Champions League return, the former Juventus boss certainly finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. In fact, AC Milan have remarkably suffered just a single defeat from any of their 24 Serie A appearances this season and they will be looking to make another public statement here. Last seen over the weekend securing a 2-1 victory away at Pisa, it should also be highlighted that Wednesday’s hosts have registered 13 points from their last five top-flight showdowns.
AC Milan Team News
Shown a dramatic last-gasp red card away at Pisa over the weekend, French international Adrien Rabiot will miss out through suspension here. Not featuring since the end of October, Mexican striker Santiago Giminez remains on the sidelines with an ankle issue.
Finding the net on Friday night and now notching consecutive Serie A strikes, one-time Chelsea starlet Ruben Loftus-Cheek should be deployed in a more advanced role. Likewise, bagging a second domestic strike of the season last time out, 40-year-old Luka Modric will start in the middle of the park.
Como
As for the visitors, missing out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity over the weekend as they slumped to a disappointing 2-1 loss at home against relegation scrappers Fiorentina, Como will know the importance of claiming an immediate response here. Nevertheless, suffering just a pair of domestic defeats since the middle of December, Cesc Fabregas’ men have their sights set on securing an iconic European adventure this season. Extending on their Coppa Italia adventure earlier in the month as they edged past reigning Serie A champions Napoli, the former Arsenal skipper has seen his squad receive a string of plaudits from across the continent. Likewise, Como have also gained a real reputation for their success on the road. In fact, Fabregas’ side have won all of their last five consecutive showdowns outside of Lombardy.
Como Team News
Shown a late red card against Fiorentina on Saturday, one-time AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata will serve a one-match suspension in midweek. Yet to make a single appearance so far this calendar year, Senegalese starlet Assane Diao remains on the sidelines with a thigh issue.
Registering 14 direct goal contributions (eight goals, six assists) in his 24 Serie A appearances this season, playmaking sensation Nico Paz will play a leading role on Wednesday night. Former Aston Villa defender Diego Carlos could make a first Serie A appearance since January 19th.
AC Milan vs Como Key Factors to Consider
- When AC Milan and Como met for their reverse Serie A battle on January 15th, Wednesday’s hosts secured a thumping 3-1 victory in Lombardy.
- AC Milan have suffered just a single defeat from any of their 24 Serie A appearances so far this season.
- Allegri’s side have registered 13 points from their last five top-flight matchups.
- Including their Coppa Italia success away at Napoli on February 10th, Como have won all of their previous five consecutive domestic showdowns outside of Lombardy.
- Four of those five domestic battles outside of Lombardy have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Storming their way to a stellar 3-1 victory when they travelled to Lombardy for their reverse Serie A showdown on January 15th, AC Milan will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Riding what has become a major wave of momentum and remarkably suffering just a single top-flight defeat so far this season, Wednesday’s hosts will be looking to make another statement in midweek. However, it should be noted, with Como seeing four of their previous five matchups on their travels finish with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome at the San Siro.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Dachbet