Roma and AC Milan clash in the Europa League’s second leg in the Italian capital on Thursday 18th of April.
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Roma surprised Milan at the San Siro in the first leg, with Gianluca Mancini scoring the sole goal in a 1-0 victory.
Data shows Milan had 25 shots, suggesting they could have scored at least once.
Regardless, Roma scored, leading 1-0 into the second leg in the capital.
Roma faced Udinese last weekend, but the match was abandoned due to Evan Ndicka’s collapse, with the score tied 1-1.
Before these matches, Roma won the Rome derby 1-0, with Mancini scoring again.
Daniele De Rossi’s team sits fifth with a game in hand over fourth-placed Bologna, trailing by four points.
Roma lags behind Milan by 14 points in Serie A, making it challenging to secure a Champions League spot for next season.
This marks their third encounter in 2024 alone, with a previous Serie A match in January and another in September.
Milan drew 3-3 with Sassuolo last weekend, extending their unbeaten streak in Serie A to seven matches, including an away win against Lazio in Rome.
Prediction & Analysis:
The stage is set for a captivating battle as Roma and Milan vie for supremacy.
While Roma holds a slender advantage, Milan’s firepower and determination pose a significant threat.
With both teams showcasing attacking prowess, a high-scoring draw seems plausible, with over 2.5 goals anticipated.
- Roma 2-2 AC Milan