AC Milan hopes to overturn their misfortunate start to the Champions League when they welcome home FC Porto. The match schedules for Wednesday at the San Siro, with kickoff at 8:45 pm.
AC Milan was beaten 1-0 by FC Porto on September 26th. AC Milan hopes to keep up with Atletico Madrid this week.
First, AC Milan has done well in Serie A, but their adventure in Europe’s premier competition is already at risk. Milan fell two points behind Liverpool, held to Napoli’s 2-2 draw on an opening day, compounded by a heart-breaking stoppage-time loss to Atletico Madrid.
It was their second straight group-stage elimination. A stunning goal over the top of the defence from Felipe Lopes gave Porto all three points in Portugal.
Unsurprisingly, Milan’s hopes of making the last-16 were dashed by the close of play on matchday four.
On the other hand, Sergio Conceição is now completely focused on leading Porto to another Champions League knockout stage, and their hopes of usurping Atlético are still very much alive.
The Primeira Liga champs are 2nd in goal difference only to Atletico Madrid. They still have loads of time to make up the difference.
Porto have suffered a shock Taca da Liga exit to Santa Clara but bounced back with a 4-1 thrashing of Boavista on Saturday, with Diaz, Danny Loader and Evanilson (2) all making the net ripple.
AC Milan vs FC Porto Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other with Porto taking the win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Roma 1-2 AC Milan
- Milan 1-0 Torino
- Bologna 2-4 Milan
- FC Porto 1-0 AC Milan
- Milan 3-2 Hellas Verona
Away
- FC Porto 4-1 Boavista
- CD Santra Clara 3-1 FC Porto
- Tondela 1-3 FC Porto
- FC Porto 1-0 Milan
- Sintrense 0-5 Porto
AC Milan Team News
This week, Kessie returns from a Champions League ban to take his rightful place in the Rossoneri midfield, while Hernandez’s red card at the weekend does not affect his participation here.
AC Milan have been hit hard by injuries, but Alessandro Florenzi, Samu Castillejo, Ante Rebic, and first-choice goalkeeper Mike Maignan will be missing.
FC Porto Team News
In a blow for their Champions League hopes, Porto lost midfielder Mateus Uribe to injury after 54 minutes against Boavista, so a spot has opened up for Marko Grujic to partner Sergio Oliveira in the engine room.
Prediction and Odds
Given their current form in Serie A, we expect AC Milan to turn things around and win their first.
- AC Milan Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- Most Goals: 2H
