Como vs AC Milan Predictions

AC Milan’s higher goal-scoring average of 1.9 goals in away games, combined with Como’s inconsistent form and their struggle to recover from a deficit at home, further solidify Milan’s prospects. Hence, we expect them to win this game.

Match info: Serie A

Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como

Date: Tuesday, 14^th January 2025

Time: 6:30 pm Nigerian time

Playing catch-up in the race for a top-four finish, AC Milan will seek their first Serie A win of the year when they make the short trip to Como on Tuesday.

The Rossoneri recently claimed silverware in Sergio Conceicao's second game as head coach, before recording a disappointing home draw; Como's revival continued with a spirited showing in Rome last time out.

Head-to-head:

• Como have never defeated Milan before.
• Milan won their only 2 encounters.
• The 2 clashes produced at least 2 goals.

Form:

• Como in the league: D-W-L-W-D
• Como in all competitions: D-W-L-W-D
• Milan in the League: L-D-W-D-D
• Milan in all competitions: W-D-W-W-D

Team News:

• Daniele Baselli, Federico Barba, Marco Sala, Maximo Perrone, Nico Paz, and Sergi Roberto will miss the game with injuries.
• Alessandro Florenzi, Noah Okafor, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze will miss the game for AC Milan with injuries.

Player(s) to watch:

• Patrick Cutrone is the player to watch out for Como in this game. The striker has scored seven goals and provided three assists in the 20 games played across competitions so far this season. He had scored 14 goals and provided five assists in the 33 games played across competitions last season. Cutrone possesses a significant physical presence on the field. His height gives him an advantage in aerial duels, making him effective in scenarios where the ball is in the air, whether it’s from set pieces or crosses into the box. His physicality also aids in holding off defenders, which is crucial for a striker. One of Cutrone’s most celebrated traits is his ability to score goals.
• Christian Pulisic is the player to watch out for AC Milan in this game. The USA man has scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in the 23 games played across competitions so far this season. He scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists in the 50 games played across competitions last season. Pulisic is renowned for his dribbling skills and explosive speed, which allow him to navigate through defenses effectively. His ability to run with the ball at high speed, combined with a low center of gravity, gives him an advantage in one-on-one situations.