After last weekend’s hard-fought comeback win over the Eagles, the Rossoneri are back against the Purples, looking to stay ahead of Inter Milan in the Serie A title race. The Serie A fixture, AC Milan vs. ACF Fiorentina, kicks off at 14:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, May 1 at the San Siro.
AC Milan picked up a comeback 2-1 win over Lazio last weekend at the Stadio Olimpico. Ciro Immobile (4') put the Eagles in the lead before Olivier Giroud (50') eventually pulled one back for Milan five minutes after the break. Lazio were looking to settle for a point, but a last-gasp effort from Sandro Tonali (90'+2) in stoppage time left Milan with three points and hearts broken at the Stadio Olimpico. AC Milan have back-to-back victories, WDDWW, and sit atop the Serie A table with 74 points, two points ahead of Inter Milan [72 points] after 22W, 8D, and 4L. Milan have Bologna to thank following their mid-week win over Inter Milan to see the two-point gap remain in place. The Rossoneri have scored at least two goals in each of their last three Serie A games against Fiorentina and are looking to do so once again on Sunday. Since the beginning of 2022, AC Milan has kept it tight at the back, conceding only eight goals in 15 Serie A games. Only Liverpool (6) has conceded fewer goals in the Big-Five during this period. Stefano Pioli’s 4—2—3—1 will see Olivier Giroud at the top of the shape once again. Rebic returned as a second-half substitute against Lazio and is expected to make another off-the-bench appearance here. Alessandro Florenzi is sidelined while Ismaël Bennacer, who failed to feature against the Eagles, remains a doubt for this weekend’s game. In other related news, Investcorp are closing in on the €1B acquisition of AC Milan, with the club's transfer to the new owners set for announcement in the coming days.
After bagging a point in last weekend’s clash against II Toro, the Eagles return against Il Diavolo, looking to dent their Serie A title hopes. S.S. Lazio vs. AC Milan kicks off at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, April 24, at the Stadio Olimpico.
The Rossoneri will now focus on picking up their first Serie A title in over a decade following their exit from the Coppa Italia after an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Inter. The Coppa Italia semi-final defeat [second-leg] featured a brace from Lautaro Martinez (4’ & 40’) and a goal from Robin Gosens (82’). Back in Serie A, Il Diavolo picked up a 2-0 win over Genoa to remain two points clear at the top of the table. AC Milan have 71 points from 21W, 8D, & 4L and are unbeaten in five games, WWDDW. Milan are looking to complete a league double over Lazio following the 2-0 win in the reverse fixture. In addition, Milan have collected six consecutive clean sheets in Serie A and are looking to keep a clean sheet on Sunday against the Eagles. The Rossoneri last had a longer run in February 1994 (nine games). With second-placed Inter having a difficult clash against Roma on Saturday, a victory for Il Diavolo could see the two-point gap grow at the end of the weekend. However, Inter has a game in hand against Bologna scheduled for Wednesday, April 27. Stefano Pioli’s 4—2—3—1 will see Olivier Giroud at the top of the shape once again. Ante Rebic remains doubtful alongside Alessio Romagnoli.
Following yet another goalless draw, this time against II Toro, the Rossoneri take on the Old Fool, looking to extend their lead at the top of the table despite a recent dip in form. The Serie A clash, AC Milan vs. Genoa CFC, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Friday, April 15, at San Siro.
Following last weekend’s goalless draw against Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, AC Milan were left with back-to-back draws, WWWDD. Poor in the final third, Milan were unable to unsettle the Bull into submission and had to take a point despite having 14 shots, including 3 OT. Milan sits at the top of the table, two points clear of second-placed Napoli [66 points], having amassed 68 points from 20W, 8D, and 4L. A victory here would keep the Rossoneri ahead of the chasing duo consisting of Napoli and Inter Milan, who are both tied on points ahead of the weekend’s round of Serie A action. A defeat would likely see Milan lose their place at the top of the table, with Inter having a winnable game against Spezia and Napoli taking on Roma on Monday. Worrying times remain for Stefano Pioli, with the recent dip in form threatening to put Milan’s title race in jeopardy. Stefano Pioli lined up the 4—2—3—1 formation with Olivier Giroud at the top for last weekend’s game against Torino. Minimal changes are expected in the starting line-up, with Zlatan having trouble with the knee. Brahim Diaz is coming under increasing pressure to chip in with the assists, while Rafael Leão, who appeared to be far from his usual self against II Toro, is expected to keep his place in the starting line-up on the wings. With Junior Messias in contention for a start, Alexis Saelemaekers could be forced to the bench. In other related news, reports suggest Paolo Maldini made a call to enquire about the possibility of bringing Paulo Dybala to Milan as a free agent in the summer. Meanwhile, Alessandro Florenzi (meniscus injury), Alessio Romagnoli (muscle injury), and Ismaël Bennacer are in doubt for the weekend’s game.
Torino FC vs. AC Milan, kicks off at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, April 10, at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.
AC Milan failed to maintain their three-point lead at the top of the table, having picked up a 1-1 draw against Bologna on Monday. The Red & Blacks now sit with a one-point advantage over second-placed Napoli [66 points], while having 67 points from 20W, 7D, & 4L. AC Milan remains unbeaten in five games, DWWWD, ahead of this fixture against II Toro. Milan is hoping that the match between Napoli and Fiorentina ends with the Purples beating the Blues, putting a few more points between the top two. The Devil has won four consecutive Serie A games against Torino and is looking to make it five in a row for the first time since they last did so between 1950 and 1952. Stefano Pioli lined up the 4—2—3—1 with Olivier Giroud at the top for the game against Bologna, and he is expected to do so again on Sunday. In other related news, Dybala and Asensio links continue to gather momentum, in addition to Lille’s Sven Botman and Renato Sanches. Milan could have a busy summer in the transfer market, with several players expected to leave the club ahead of the new additions. Meanwhile, Alessandro Florenzi (meniscus injury) is ruled out of the weekend’s clash against Torino, alongside Alessio Romagnoli (muscle injury).
The Red and Blacks are back in Serie A, against the Greyhounds, looking to pick up another victory and remain at the top of the table as they continue in chase of what could be their first Serie A title in over a decade. The match between AC Milan and Bologna F.C. 1909, kicks off at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Monday, April 4, at the San Siro.
Following a narrow 1-0 victory over Cagliari, AC Milan remained at the top of the table before the international break. A remarkable goal from Bennacer (60') at the Sardegna Arena left the Rossoneri with three victories in a row, DDWWW, while having 66 points from 20W, 6D, and 4L. The victory also left Milan as the side with the highest one-goal margin of victories in Europe’s Big-Five this season (11), which includes their last five wins in Serie A. Monday’s game will be Stefano Pioli's 100th match in the managerial seat for AC Milan in Serie A, in the three points for a win era (since 1994/95). The 56-year-old is the coach with the highest average point total for Il Diavolo in the competition: 2.04 points per match. A victory here could see Milan’s lead at the top grow to six points if Atalanta defeats second-placed Napoli [63 points] on Sunday. Last time out, Stefano Pioli lined up the 4—2—3—1 with Olivier Giroud at the top, and he is expected to do so again on Sunday. The Frenchman returns from international duty having hit the back of the net for France in the 5-0 friendly-match victory over South Africa. Giroud is expected to be part of the French squad in Group D of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, to compete alongside the likes of Denmark and Tunisia. Meanwhile, Zlatan Ibrahimović, whose Sweden failed to qualify for the World Cup, is expected to make an off-the-bench appearance on Sunday. Milan has no injury worries ahead of the weekend’s clash against Bologna.
After back-to-back defeats following last weekend's loss at the hands of the Whites, the Sardinians take on the Rossoneri, looking to land a huge blow on the league leaders’ title hopes. Cagliari Calcio vs. AC Milan kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 19, at the Sardegna Arena.
Following the 1-0 victory over Empoli last weekend, Milan kept their place at the top of the table and are now three points ahead of second-placed Napoli [60 points], while having 63 points from 19W, 6D, & 4L. The Rossoneri are unbeaten in five games: WDDWW, and a win here could see the three-point gap extended if Napoli fails to pick up a win over Udinese at the weekend. A draw would also see Milan keep their place at the top, but a defeat, combined with a Napoli win, would see the Parthenopeans move into first place based on goal difference. Milan are on the verge of winning three consecutive games for the first time since May 2021. Stefano Pioli’s 4—2—3—1 formation could see Zlatan back in the starting line-up against Cagliari. Meanwhile, Giroud picked up a fever earlier in the week but returned to training soon after. In other related news, Franck Kessie is reported to have put pen to paper for a deal to join Barcelona next season.
Having gone top of the table following the narrow victory over the Blues, the Rossoneri are looking to pick up a win against Gli Azzurri in their quest to keep their place at the top of the table. The Serie A fixture, AC Milan vs. Empoli F.C., kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 12, at the San Siro.
A 1-0 win over Napoli last weekend saw Milan move two spots up, from 3rd place to the top of the table, having returned to winning ways after two games without a victory, WWDDW. Olivier Giroud’s 49th-minute goal separated both sides at the Stadio San Paolo on Sunday, leaving Milan with 60 points from 18W, 6D, and 4L. The Red and Blacks are two points clear at the top of the table and a win here could see those two points grow to three, if second-placed Inter [58 points], who take on Torino at the weekend, fail to pick up a win. Milan have kept the numbers high in the final third, hitting the back of the net 54 times [1.93 GPG] in 28 Serie A games as the third-highest scoring side in the league, behind Inter, 60, and Lazio, 57. The Rossoneri have also kept it tight at the back, shipping 29 goals [1.04 GCPG] over the course of the season. Stefano Pioli is looking to see the Rossoneri pick up back-to-back victories at the end of this clash. But a dark patch in recent history could leave the 56-year-old slightly nervous ahead of the weekend’s fixture. Milan have won only twice in six episodes when taking on teams from the lower half of the table [2W, 3D, & 1L]. On Saturday, Pioli could lay out the 4—2—3—1 formation, having Olivier Giroud in attack against Empoli. Alessio Romagnoli, who appears to be in concrete talks with Lazio, remains in doubt for the weekend’s game, along with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The top-of-the-table clash, S.S.C. Napoli vs. AC Milan, kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, March 6 at the Diego Armando Maradona. Referee Daniele Orsato has been nominated to carry out the responsibilities of the first official.
Having equal points as Napoli, Milan sits right below the Parthenopeans based on goal difference, in 3rd place on the Serie A table, with 57 points from 17W, 6D, & 4L. Milan remains without a victory in two games, DWWDD, following last weekend’s 1-1 draw against Udinese. The Rossoneri are coming off the back of a goalless draw against Inter Milan in Tuesday’s Coppa Italia semi-final clash. Another draw here would see the Rossoneri pick up three draws in a row for the first time in Serie A since September 2018 under Gennaro Gattuso. Stefano Pioli is looking to pick up a win here in a bid to move into top place ahead of the Well-Cherished One and Gli Azzurri. The 56-year-old could line up the 4—2—3—1 formation with Olivier Giroud in attack for this fixture against Napoli. Meanwhile, Alessio Romagnoli was forced off with a groin injury in Tuesday’s Coppa Italia clash against Inter and is ruled out for the weekend’s game alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Achilles tendon injury).
Following a draw against the Garnets, the Rossoneri are back against the Little Zebras, hoping to keep their place at the top of the table at the end of the weekend. AC Milan vs. Udinese Calcio kicks off at 18:45 (GMT+1) on Friday, February 25, at the San Siro.
Udinese were held to a 1-1 draw against Lazio last Sunday at the Dacia Arena. An early goal inside the first five minutes from Gerard Deulofeu (5’) saw the Little Zebras take the lead before Felipe Anderson (45’) found the leveler at the stroke of half-time. The draw leaves Udinese without a victory in two Serie A matches, LDWLD, as they sit in 16th place, having picked up 25 points from 5W, 10D, & 9L. Sitting above the bottom three by three points, Le Zebrette would like to cause an upset against Milan on Friday in their quest to put some distance between themselves and the troubled trio at the table’s end. Gabriele Cioffi’s 3—5—2 formation could see the club’s top scorer, Beto [8 goals], and Gerard Deulofeu [7 goals], in attack once again.
After parting ways with Stefano Colantuono, the Garnets take on the Rossoneri, looking to re-ignite their ambitions to keep playing Italian top-flight football at the end of the season. The Serie A fixture, U.S. Salernitana 1919 vs. AC Milan, kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Saturday, February 19, at the San Siro.
AC Milan bagged all three points against Sampdoria last weekend following a 1-0 win at the San Siro. A solitary goal from Rafael Leão (8') separated both sides at full-time, leaving the Rossoneri with back-to-back victories: WLDWW, as they moved into first place on the Serie A table. Milan has 55 points from 17W, 4D, & 4L, and are ahead of 2nd-placed Inter [54 points] by a point. AC Milan have won 33 of their 46 Serie A away games under current boss Stefano Pioli, which is more than any other team in the Big-five European leagues since he became Milan’s manager on October 9, 2019. Pioli will be looking to add to those numbers on Saturday when he lays out the 4—2—3—1 formation with Olivier Giroud in attack. Having served a match suspension following a red card in the Milan Derby, Theo Hernandez is expected to return to the starting line-up. Meanwhile, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s availability remains shrouded in mystery ahead of the weekend.