Milan vs Roma Preview
- Tournament: Coppa Italia
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 5
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: San Siro, Italy
Milan will play host to in-form Roma in the Coppa Italia quarter-final at San Siro. Earlier this month, the Rossoneri won the Supercoppa Italiana Cup and will be vying for their second silverware this season.
Hosts Milan find themselves in the 8th position with 34 points after 21 games. They are unbeaten in their last six Serie A matches. They secured a 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb in their latest European tie but have struggled to string together a consistent run of results. Christian Pulisic is leading the goalscoring charts with 12 goals whereasYoussouf Fofana leads the assists board with six to his name.
Meanwhile, Roma are sitting just a spot behind Milan in the ninth position and will be confident in this high-voltage clash. They are coming off a 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the latest European tie. Artem Dovbyk is leading the goalscoring charts with 12 goals whereas Stephan El Shaarawy leads the assists board with four to his name.
Milan Team News
The hosts will be without Malick Thiaw, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and long-term absentee Alessandro Florenzi who are struggling with their respective long-term injuries. Youssouf Fofana will return from his suspension whereas Emerson Royal is still injured for the hosts. New signing Kyle Walker is expected to solve Milan’s right-back woes.
Roma Team News
As for Roma, they would be happy with a clean bill of health as they enjoy a rare injury-free period. Artem Dovbyk who has scored in his last three games is expected to lead the line.
Milan vs Roma Predicted Lineups
Milan Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Maignan
Defenders: Walker, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez
Midfielders: Bennacer, Musah
Forwards: Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Abraham
Roma Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Svilar
Defenders: Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka
Midfielders: Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Angelino
Forwards: Dybala, Pellegrini; Dovbyk
Milan vs Roma Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 60 times in the past, with AC Milan winning 21 of those games. Roma has managed 19 wins between both sides, whereas the remaining 20 games ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| December 29, 2024 | Milan 1-1 Roma | Serie A |
| May 31, 2024 | Roma 5-2 Milan | Club Friendlies |
| April 18, 2024 | Roma 2-1 Milan | UEFA Europa League |
| April 11, 2024 | Milan 0-1 Roma | UEFA Europa League |
| January 14, 2024 | Milan 3-1 Roma | Serie A |
Key Players to Watch in Milan vs Roma
Christian Pulisic (Milan)
The USMNT star has been AC Milan’s MVP of the month in January after he became the first USMNT star in history to score four goals in a single Champions League campaign. Pulisic has now scored 12 goals in all competitions, with seven of them coming from the Champions League.
Artem Dovbyk (Roma)
Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk continues his reputation as one of the best attackers in Europe. In the ongoing campaign, he has scored 12 goals and created three assists for the Italian giants and has an xG of 2.5 from his last five games.
Milan vs Roma Prediction
The inconsistent Rossoneri side are entering this game on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb and will be low on confidence as this will be a tough class for the home side. They have entered the midway point of the season and have secured only 34 points from their first 21 games. The last game between both sides ended in a draw and AC Milan head into this cup game with mixed fortunes.
As for Roma, they also had a mixed to their Serie A campaign and are sitting in the 9th place with 30 points. AS Roma have managed to go unbeaten in their last six Serie A matches. Looking at their current form it is going to be a tough outing for the hosts who have struggled in recent games.
Predicted Score: Milan 1-2 Roma
Where to Watch Milan vs Roma Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | Paramount Plus, SiriusXM |
| UK | TNT Sports, Onefootball |
| Italy | DAZN |
| India | GXR World |
FAQs
Q. When is Milan vs Roma?
The Milan vs Roma game will be played on 5th February at San Siro.
Q. Where to watch Milan vs Roma live for free?
The game between Milan and Roma can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Milan vs Roma?
The predicted score for Milan vs Roma is 1-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Milan vs Roma?
Both sides have met only 60 times in the past. AC Milan managed 21 wins with Roma managing only 19 while the remaining 20 games ended in a draw.