AC Milan remains the only side with a 100% clean record in Serie A. They will be looking to extend their form when they face off against Roma this week. The match schedules for Monday at the San Siro with kickoff at 10:45 pm.
Following successive runs in the Europe action in their midweek actions, both sides are well placed to produce a thrilling encounter in Serie A. The math is full of history and rivalry that make up for a well-anticipated match.
It is only three times in their history that the Rossoneri have won five of their opening matches in a Serie A season. Their most recent run-in form dates back to their 1992-93 season. Monday provides a major test for Stefano Pioli.
No team have won more matches in across Europe’s top five leagues since the restart of the post-lockdown action. It is an impressive form that counts 13 wins alongside Real Madrid. The side is currently running 16 games without suffering a loss.
Roma thrived in their Europa expedition managing to overcome Young Boys in Switzerland. The side picked up seven points in their last three games. Fonseca’s side is currently making way after losing out on top four last season. Edin Dexcko is currently leading the attacking threat for the side without any options in the forward options to handle Milan.
AC Milan vs Roma Head to Head
Both sides have 32 games against each other with Roma taking home 14 wins while AC Milan with eight wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Celtic 1-3 Milan
Inter 1-2 Milan
Milan 3-0 Spezia
Rio Ave 2-2 Milan
Crotone 0-2 Milan
Away
Young Boys 1-2 Roma
Roma 5-2 Benevento
Udinese 0-1 Roma
Roma 2-2 Juventus
Hellas Verona 3-0 Roma
AC Milan Team News
Rebic who scored in their last encounter last season is unavailable for selection after picking up an elbow injury. Stefano Pioli hopes attacking midfielder Calhanoglu will be fit to link up with forwarding Zlatan Ibramohivic. Loanee Brahim Diaz will be looking to make a debut this weekend from Real Madrid.
Roma Team News
Fonseca heads into the match without the services of two central defenders, Chris Smalling out with a knee injury while Gianluca Mancini testing positive for coronavirus. Midfielder Amadou Diawara is out of contention for a feature while self-isolating.
Prediction and Odds
Milan’s golden run might come to an end sometime soon, and we expect this Monday might shake Pioli up.
Milan Win
Both Team to Score
Zlatan to Score