An exciting Serie A clash awaits as AC Milan prepare to host Cagliari at the San Siro on Saturday. This game will be the third meeting between the two teams in the 2023-24 season and promises to be another intense battle on the pitch.
Game preview
In Serie A, Milan emerged victorious with a 3-1 comeback win thanks to goals from Noah Okafor, Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
In the Coppa Italia game at San Siro, Milan triumphed with a 4-1 result. Luka Jovic netted twice, while Chaka Traore and Rafael Leao also found the net. Paulo Azzi scored the consolation goal for Cagliari.
In terms of recent form, AC Milan have been inconsistent, picking up just nine points from their last six games, with three draws and one defeat. Still, they outscored their opponents 12-9.
Cagliari, on the other hand, have picked up seven points in their last six games but have conceded more goals than they have scored, giving them ten goals against eight.
Under the leadership of coach Claudio Raineri, Cagliari experienced an upswing in the second half of the season, climbing to 15th place. However, they are only three points clear of the relegation zone.
With three games to go, AC Milan are five points ahead of third-placed Juventus. Trainer Stefano Pioli is aiming for a second-place finish, although he is expected to leave in the offseason.
Milan’s attack leader is Olivier Giroud, with 14 goals this season. Despite his impending departure to Los Angeles FC, he remains a key figure. In the meantime, Christian PulisicHe wants to end his drought with 10 goals.
Cagliari’s top scorer, Nicolas Viola, has only scored five goals, reflecting their struggles in front of goal. With just 37 goals scored in 35 games and 60 conceded, Cagliari faces defensive challenges.
Prediction and Analysis:
Given AC Milan’s recent dominance over Cagliari, they should be looking for another win in this encounter.
With home advantage and a strong desire to climb the Serie A table, Milan will be looking to outdo their opponents with a convincing performance.
The Rossoneri’s attacking power, led by Giroud and Pulisic, is expected to pose a significant threat to Cagliari’s defence.
A 3-0 win for AC Milan seems plausible and extends the winning streak against Cagliari to five games across all competitions.