Serie A is shaping up to have the most heated finish out of any top 4 league. While the title race is still going strong, elsewhere, there are still raging battles for a top 4 finish. Both Roma and Milan are among those teams that fancy such a place, and both are within touching distance of it.
AS Roma Team News
Roma’s 19-game unbeaten streak came to an end last time out against Atalanta. That win for Atalanta secured a top 4 finish for them, while the final place will be contested by 5 other teams. Roma must be wary of another loss, as it could put them outside of the European spots altogether. But while losing is one of many possibilities, it must be noted that the Giallorossi have turned Olimpico into a fortress. Claudio Ranieri’s team hasn’t lost a home fixture in any competition since February and has won all games since, bar 2 draws. This goes as a testament to Ranieri’s work, who managed to stabilise Roma after a disastrous start to the season and has turned them into a genuine contender for a top 4 finish.
AC Milan Team News
Milan’s hopes of qualifying for UEFA tournaments took another hit after they lost to Bologna in the Coppa Italia final. Now, the Rossoneri will have to visit the Stadio Olimpico again for another tough future, knowing that the only way for them to qualify for Europe next season is by winning their remaining Serie A matches. The team’s recent form on the road shows promise for just that, as Milan has won its last 4 away matches across all competitions. Three of those games were league bouts, and Sérgio Conceição’s side even managed to keep a clean sheet in 2 of them. The common trend between all of those 4 away wins is that Milan has scored at least 2 goals in them.
Head-to-Head-Games
The bill is evenly split between Roma and Milan across their last 5 competitive encounters – 2 wins apiece for both sides, with the remaining game ending in a draw. Four of those 5 matches produced goals from both sides. The Giallorossi have also failed to win any of the last 2 games between them and the Rossoneri.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | AS Roma | 38 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 69 | WWLWW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | AC Milan | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 63 | WWWLW |
AS Roma – AC Milan Betting Prediction
For this game, I am going with both teams to score. Despite the loss in the previous game, Roma is defensively sound, and a fair bit of their prior games saw them keep a clean sheet, while also being quite economical in attack. Milan, on the other hand, has performed well on the road and seems to have no issue finding the net. Their defensive play is also sound, especially when they are guests.
While these facts don’t support the notion of both teams scoring, H2H encounters between the two point in that direction. Additionally, the circumstances of this clash are that neither can afford to lose here, with a draw not being a good option for either. So both will be aiming for a win here – Roma to keep their top 4 bid alive, and Milan to position themselves in the European qualification spots.
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
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Odds: 1.65
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