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A thrilling Serie A showdown awaits as AC Milan host Juventus at the San Siro on Saturday evening, with both giants vying for crucial points to bolster their positions in a hotly contested league table. Juventus, unbeaten this season, sit six points ahead of seventh-placed Milan. However, the Rossoneri aim to redeem themselves after a disappointing 3-3 draw against Cagliari before the international break.

Will Juventus maintain their unbeaten run, or can Milan exploit home advantage to close the gap?

Match Preview

AC Milan

Milan’s rollercoaster season hit another bump just before the international break when they surrendered a late equaliser in a dramatic 3-3 stalemate against Cagliari. While Rafael Leão showcased his attacking prowess with a brace, Milan’s defensive lapses proved costly once again. Currently eighth in the defensive rankings of Serie A, they’ve conceded 18 goals in 11 matches—uncharacteristic of a club with title aspirations.

Despite these struggles, Milan’s home form provides hope. Before their recent blip against Cagliari, Milan were unbeaten at San Siro in Serie A this season. With creative forces like Rafael Leão and Christian Pulisic in top form, Milan could trouble a solid Juventus defence.

Manager Paulo Fonseca faces mounting criticism for his side’s inconsistency, but the Champions League remains within reach. Milan’s strong record against Juventus at home in recent years—conceding just two goals in their last seven home league matches against the Bianconeri—could give them the psychological edge.

Juventus

In contrast, Juventus arrive in Milan in high spirits after their latest Turin derby victory. Goals from Timothy Weah and Kenan Yildiz secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Torino, extending their unbeaten run to 12 games in Serie A. Juventus are firmly in the Scudetto race, sitting just two points behind league leaders Napoli.

Thiago Motta’s defensive system has been one of Juve’s standout features this season. They’ve conceded just six goals, keeping clean sheets in four of their five away matches. However, their attacking depth faces a test with both Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik ruled out due to injuries. The burden will fall on Timothy Weah and Kenan Yildiz to provide the goals.

Historically, Juventus have dominated Milan in Serie A, but the Bianconeri will need to overcome their struggles at the San Siro, where they last won in the league back in 2019.

Team News

AC Milan

Milan are grappling with injuries to key players, including Luka Jovic and Ismael Bennacer. Alvaro Morata is expected to lead the line, supported by Pulisic and Leão, while Tammy Abraham may feature as a second-half substitute. Defensively, Malick Thiaw and Fikayo Tomori will anchor the backline, hoping to stifle Juventus’ attack.

Unavailable: Luka Jovic (groin), Ismael Bennacer (knee), Alessandro Florenzi (muscle).

Juventus

Juventus will be without Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik, forcing Thiago Motta to deploy a makeshift attack. Timothy Weah could operate as a false nine, supported by Francisco Conceicao and Teun Koopmeiners. Manuel Locatelli, fresh from international duty, is expected to marshal the midfield.

Unavailable: Dusan Vlahovic (thigh), Arkadiusz Milik (muscle), Douglas Luiz (unspecified), Bremer (thigh).

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: AC Milan 2-1 Juventus

Milan’s superior home form and Juventus’ injury woes in attack give the Rossoneri the edge. Rafael Leão and Christian Pulisic could exploit Juve’s defensive gaps, while Juventus may struggle to break down Milan’s defence without their star forwards.

Betting Tips

• Both Teams to Score: Yes
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 goals
• First Goalscorer: Rafael Leão
• Hot Stat: Juventus have failed to win at the San Siro in Serie A since 2019.