A thrilling Serie A encounter awaits as AC Milan prepares to host Cagliari at San Siro on Saturday. This match marks the third meeting between the two sides in the 2023-24 campaign, promising another intense battle on the pitch.
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In Serie A, Milan emerged victorious with a 3-1 comeback win, courtesy of goals from Noah Okafor, Fikayo Tomori, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Their Coppa Italia encounter, held at San Siro, saw Milan triumph with a 4-1 scoreline. Luka Jovic netted twice, while Chaka Traore and Rafael Leao also found the back of the net. Paulo Azzi scored Cagliari’s consolation goal.
As for their current form, AC Milan has been inconsistent, earning just nine points from their last six games, with three draws and one loss. Despite this, they have outscored their opponents 12-9.
Cagliari, on the other hand, has secured seven points from their last six outings but conceded more goals than they scored, with a tally of 10 goals against eight.
Under Coach Claudio Raineri’s guidance, Cagliari has seen a resurgence in the second half of the season, climbing to 15th place. However, they remain just three points clear of the relegation zone.
AC Milan sits five points ahead of third-place Juventus with three games remaining. Coach Stefano Pioli aims for a second-place finish, although he is expected to depart in the offseason.
Leading Milan’s attack is Olivier Giroud, with 14 goals this season. Despite his impending departure to Los Angeles FC, he remains a key figure. Meanwhile, Christian Pulisic, with 10 goals, looks to end his scoring drought.
Cagliari’s top scorer, Nicolas Viola, has only managed five goals, reflecting their struggles in front of goal. With just 37 goals scored in 35 games, and 60 goals conceded, Cagliari faces defensive challenges.
Prediction & Analysis:
Considering AC Milan’s recent dominance over Cagliari, they are favored to secure yet another victory in this encounter.
With the home advantage and a strong desire to climb the Serie A table, Milan aims to outclass their opponents with a convincing performance.
The Rossoneri’s attacking firepower, led by Giroud and Pulisic, is expected to pose a significant threat to Cagliari’s defense.
A 3-0 victory for AC Milan seems plausible, extending their winning streak against Cagliari to five matches across all competitions.
- Milan 3-1 Cagliari
