Match Preview: Italian Serie A - Juventus VS AC Milan

Italian Serie A - Juventus VS AC Milan
Match Time: 27-04-2024 23:59 Saturday (GMT+8)
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In a decisive confrontation between Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan, second place in Serie A will be at stake when the teams meet this Saturday. Following shifting fortunes in midweek matches, the upcoming face-off sets the stage for an intense clash.

While Milan smarted from their arch-rivals claiming the Scudetto at San Siro, Juventus had a narrow squeak through to the Coppa Italia final courtesy of a last-minute goal in Rome. Overcoming a precarious potential exit faced due to a slip from a two-goal lead, Juventus eventually sealed their return to the Italian capital for the upcoming cup final courtesy of a 3-2 aggregate win over Lazio.

Coming on as a substitute, Arkadiusz Milik's timely score steered the Bianconeri away from what tread dangerously close to an embarrassing exit, directly securing their position in the impending cup final against Atalanta BC in less than three weeks.

While another difficult season unfolds, a hopeful Juventus finds solace in still being in contention for some silverware, with their 15th Coppa Italia trophy now within reach. A series of beleaguering draws, including in recent top-flight clashes against fellow city team Torino and then Cagliari, relegates them to a distant third position in the table.

Notwithstanding these challenges, the team manages to sustain commendable home form – losing only once in their 16 league matches at Allianz Stadium. They continue to eye a return to the Champions League, one of Allegri's often-stated objectives.

On the Eastern end, Stefano Pioli's Milan stands on shaky ground, following their sixth straight loss in the Derby della Madonnina. Adding insult to injury, Milan's loss to Inter Milan led to the Nerazzurri being formally declared Serie A champions, leading to a tumultuous conclusion at San Siro.

Despite a disheartening 2-1 loss suffered at the hands of Inter, Milan rests comfortably at 17 points behind with only five more games remaining.

Based on recent history, the Allianz Stadium has proven to be a favourable venue for Milan, where they have remained unbeaten in their last three visits, accruing two victories in the process.

Prediction:
Juventus wins
Under 2.5 goals