Serie A: AS Roma vs AC Milan live
Preview
AS Roma, seeking improvement from last season’s struggles, host early pacesetters AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico in this Friday night Serie A showdown. Roma missed out on a top-four finish and Europa League glory, while Milan struggled to defend their title but secured a Champions League spot. The match promises to be one of the weekend’s highlights in Serie A. Kickoff is at 6:45 pm GMT.
Jose Mourinho has found himself under early scrutiny as AS Roma’s manager following a disappointing start to the season. Roma managed only a draw against Salernitana and suffered a 2-1 defeat to Hellas Verona. Mourinho will be banking on the loan signing of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea to improve the team’s fortunes, particularly with Tammy Abraham sidelined due to injury. Despite new additions to the squad, Mourinho has emphasized that they are players with something to prove after disappointing seasons. Roma faces several winnable games ahead, making a victory against AC Milan crucial for building momentum and challenging for a top-four finish.
AC Milan have made a stunning start to the Serie A season, sitting at the top of the league with a flawless record and the best goal difference. Their summer signings, including Christian Pulisic, have already made significant contributions. Pulisic became just the fifth player in Milan’s history to score in his first two league games for the club. With impressive victories against Bologna and Torino, Milan are setting the pace in Serie A. AC Milan are one of four teams in Serie A with a 100% win rate and face another significant clash against Inter Milan next week, as they hope to keep the 100% record intact.
Head-to-Head
AC Milan hold a strong record against AS Roma, having lost only one of their last 11 Serie A encounters. Their last defeat at the Stadio Olimpico dates back to 2019, with four draws and six wins in the other meetings. Notably, both league clashes between the teams last season ended in draws.
Prediction
Although AC Milan enter this fixture with momentum, Jose Mourinho’s tactical approach may challenge their usual game. The visitors boast a stronger squad, which could be pivotal. A closely contested match ending in Milan’s favor seems most likely.
