Milan vs Liverpool: Prediction, Preview And Betting Odds

Liverpool is favored for this fixture, having won six of their last seven meetings against AC Milan, with both teams often scoring and producing high-goal matches. However, AC Milan has been a consistent threat, and Liverpool hasn't kept a clean sheet in their last three encounters against them. We predict: Milan 1-3 Liverpool.

The UEFA Champions League resumes for another campaign of highs and lows as teams battle to be crowned champions of Europe’s elite. Arne Slot takes his Liverpool side to Milan for a repeat of two classic finals in the UEFA Champions League.

• Date: 17/09/2024
• Location: Stadio San Siro
• Kick-Off: 8 pm

The new UEFA Champions League format introduces a 36-team competition where the top eight qualify directly for the knockout stage, while teams ranked 9th to 24th compete in play-offs for a second-seed spot. Liverpool and AC Milan share a storied rivalry, including their famous 2005 final where Liverpool mounted a stunning comeback to win on penalties, followed by Milan's revenge in 2007 with a 2-1 victory. This season, AC Milan has struggled with only one win from four games, while Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, has had a strong start with three wins from four, despite a recent loss to Nottingham Forest.

AC Milan have been strong at home this season, remaining unbeaten at the San Siro with four points from two Serie A games, averaging three goals per match while conceding only one per game. Last season, Milan also had an impressive home record, losing only three games at the San Siro, and they are currently unbeaten in their last seven home matches. Meanwhile, Liverpool have dominated the recent head-to-head encounters, winning six of the last seven meetings, including their last visit to the San Siro. Despite a recent defeat to Nottingham Forest, Liverpool have shown strong away form this season, with notable wins against Ipswich Town and Manchester United.

Milan Predicted Lineup:

Maignan, Emerson, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Hernandez, Reijnders, Fofana, Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic, Abraham, Leao

Liverpool Predicted Lineup:

Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Jota

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