Roma vs Milan prediction and betting tips on April 18, 2024
In the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second-leg match, AS Roma will face AC Milan. The game will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Thursday, April 18. The kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 Central European Time.
AS Roma
Under the guidance of Daniele De Rossi, the Romans have been showing excellent results, but the quality of football has noticeably declined recently. Roma hasn't lost at home since February, but over the weekend, their match against Udinese was not completed due to Evan Ndicka's health issues. Recently, the team won in the derby against Lazio for the first time under the new coach and is fighting for a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season. Currently, they sit fifth in the Serie A table, but finishing in this position will most likely secure qualification for the premier club tournament in Europe. It's all about Italy's high seasonal coefficient.
AC Milan
The Rossoneri have already achieved their minimum goal quite a while ago. The team has secured second place behind Inter, trailing by a whopping 14 points with six matches remaining in the season. Interestingly, the teams will face each other next weekend, and a victory for Inter will allow them to celebrate the championship in front of their fierce rivals.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In the last five matches involving Roma, only four goals have been scored.
- Milan has failed to win two matches in a row.
- In Serie A, Milan has won twice, and in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, Roma won by a minimal margin.
- Roma has not defeated Milan at home since 2019.
AS Roma vs AC Milan Prediction
Expect pragmatic football from Roma aimed at preserving the advantage gained a week ago. Therefore, I'll bet on under 2.5 total goals.