On Sunday evening, December 29, AS Roma will visit AC Milan at the iconic San Siro. While neither of the Italian giants is in the title race this season, a victory for AC Milan could bring them closer to the top six. Roma, currently mid-table, will aim to strengthen their position in the upper half of the standings. Read all about this highly anticipated match in this article.
AC Milan vs AS Roma
These two teams have faced each other 49 times in total, with victories almost evenly split. AC Milan has won 18 matches, while AS Roma has triumphed 17 times. The remaining 14 encounters ended in a draw.
Their last meeting took place in May during a friendly match in Australia, where AS Roma dominated with a 5-2 victory. However, as a non-competitive game, the result did not impact the standings.
AC Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, based in the Italian city of Milan, shares its home ground, the San Siro, with rivals Internazionale (Inter Milan). It is one of Europe’s most successful football clubs, boasting the second-most Champions League titles after Real Madrid. Additionally, AC Milan has won the Intercontinental Cup and FIFA Club World Cup three times each.
Currently, AC Milan sits in 8th place in Serie A. For a club with such a storied history, this is below expectations. To salvage their season, they need to secure a spot in the top six, requiring at least six more points. Their last match was a narrow 1-0 victory against Hellas Verona, where the lone goal was enough to secure all three points.
Last season’s strong performance earned Milan a Champions League berth, but they currently occupy 12th place in the competition. To ensure progress to the next round, they will need to collect more points in the coming matches.
Milan’s standout player this season is Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, who has been instrumental in their midfield. In the recent victory over Hellas Verona, Reijnders scored the decisive goal. He has netted eight goals so far, matching his teammate Christian Pulisic’s tally.
AS Roma
Associazione Sportiva Roma, one of two top-tier clubs in Italy’s capital (the other being Lazio), has won the Serie A title three times and claimed the Coppa Italia nine times. In 2022, Roma made history as the inaugural winners of the Europa Conference League.
Currently sitting in 10th place in Serie A, Roma has struggled to find consistent form this season. After finishing sixth last year and reaching the Europa League semifinals two years ago, this season’s campaign has been disappointing. Under previous coaches Daniele De Rossi and Ivan Juric, the team failed to deliver results. However, under the leadership of returning manager Claudio Ranieri, Roma is gradually finding its footing.
In their last match, Roma displayed newfound efficiency by scoring five goals against Parma, who sit 15th in the table. The opening goal came early when a penalty was awarded within the first 10 minutes, confidently converted by Paulo Dybala, who later added a second. Goals from Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Paredes, and Artem Dovbyk completed the scoring.
Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk is Roma’s leading scorer this season with nine goals in 22 matches. He remains three goals behind Serie A’s top scorers Marcus Thuram and Mateo Retegui. Meanwhile, Argentine playmaker Paulo Dybala and Belgian winger Alexis Saelemaekers continue to play key roles for the team.
Magic Betting Live
Looking to make this match even more thrilling? Check out the Magic Betting App or visit www.magicbetting.be for the best online sports betting options. Don’t forget to explore their exciting promotions. Take your chance and win big!
