In the final gameweek of the Serie A season, AC Milan is set to face Salernitana on May 25, 2024. With both teams having little at stake, this match serves as a mere formality in the Italian top flight.
Match Preview
Throughout the Serie A season, much focus has been on the race for Champions League qualification.
However, Atalanta’s recent success in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen has secured them a spot in the Champions League, even if they finish in sixth place.
This leaves Roma with the task of securing fifth place, but Atalanta’s three-point lead and two remaining games make this a daunting challenge.
Milan, Bologna, and Juventus have already secured their places in the Champions League, with Milan sitting comfortably in second place, six points ahead of Bologna.
Despite recent inconsistencies, Milan remains on a decent run in Serie A, with a loss against Torino followed by a resounding victory against Cagliari.
On the other hand, Salernitana has long been destined for relegation, currently occupying the bottom spot in the Serie A table.
They have struggled to find goals, scoring only 29 times in 37 matches.
With just two wins throughout the season, they have accumulated only 16 points, the same as Sheffield United in the Premier League.
Their previous encounter with Milan resulted in a 2-2 draw, with Fikayo Tomori and Luka Jovic scoring for Milan, alongside goals from Antonio Candreva and Federico Fazio for Salernitana.
Milan’s recent performances have been a mixed bag. They succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against Torino in their previous away game, with Ismael Bennacer finding the net from the penalty spot.
However, they bounced back by thrashing Cagliari, aided by Bennacer’s goal and a sensational double by Christian Pulisic, supported by goals from Rafael Leao and Tijjani Reijnders.
During the past month, Milan also shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Genoa and played out a goalless stalemate against Juventus in Turin.
Meanwhile, Salernitana’s season has been a forgettable one, as they have languished at the bottom of the table for several weeks.
They have managed just 16 points, with two wins to their name. With 29 goals scored, Salernitana’s attacking prowess has been severely lacking.
Head-to-Head:
In their previous encounter this season, Milan and Salernitana played out an exciting 2-2 draw. Fikayo Tomori and Luka Jovic were on target for Milan, while Antonio Candreva and Federico Fazio found the net for Salernitana.
Team News & Updates:
Milan is expected to field their strongest lineup for this game. They have a relatively injury-free squad and will be keen to finish the season on a high note.
Salernitana, on the other hand, will be without key players due to injuries sustained throughout the season.
They might also use this opportunity to experiment with younger players, preparing for life in the lower division.
Prediction & Analysis:
Considering the contrasting form and quality of both teams, Milan is expected to emerge victorious in this match.
Salernitana’s struggles in front of goal make it unlikely for them to pose a significant threat.
We predict Milan to secure a comfortable win, with over 2.5 goals expected in the game.
- Milan 3-0 Salernitana
