AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Preview
In the Europa League playoff round, AC Milan defeated Rennes 5-3 overall to book their place in the competition’s Round of 16. In the first meeting, the Rossoneri defeated the French squad by a score of 3-0. Even though Stefano Pioli’s team lost the second leg against Rennes, Milan eventually prevailed and advanced to the next round of the competition.
In their Europa League Round of 16 matchup with Slavia Praha, AC Milan seem to have a slight advantage. Milan’s current performance, which includes three victories in their last five games, demonstrates their capacity for reliable play. Moreover, their display in the first leg against Rennes, despite a setback in the second leg, highlights their resilience and capacity to deliver crucial results when needed.
Slavia Prague’s last Europa League campaign came to an end in the 2021–2022 season as they were eliminated in the play-offs. This time around, though, there seems to be a stronger feeling of collaborative will to produce a better result. Slavia Prague, under the direction of head coach Jindřich Trpišovský, have performed admirably in the tournament’s group round.
AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Team News
A number of important AC Milan players are now out of the game because of injury. Due to a damaged thigh muscle, Pierre Kalulu is anticipated to miss the games. His initial comeback date was set for February 25, 2024. Similar to Tommaso Pobega, Fikayo Tomori is also sidelined due to hamstring strains. Additionally, Davide Calabria is dealing with an adductor injury, with no specified return date provided.
Slavia Praha dealt with several absences as well, with David Pech, Ondrej Kolar, Mohamed Ihattaren, Christos Zafeiris, Matej Jurasek, and Lukas Vorlicky are all sidelined with various fitness or unknown injuries. Additionally, Jindrich Stanek is ineligible to participate in the UEFA Europa League as he is cup-tied.
AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Predicted Lineups
AC Milan Predicted XI:
Maignan; Florenzi, Thiaw, Gabbia, Hernandez; Reijnders, Bennacer, Loftus-Cheek; Pulisic, Giroud, Rafael Leao
Slavia Prague Predicted XI:
J. Staněk; Masopust, Ogbu, Holes; Doudera, Zafeiris, Dorley, Hromada, V. Jurečka; Schranz, Chytll
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AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Head-to-Head
Thursday’s meeting between AC Milan and Slavia Praha will be the first time these two teams square off in a competitive match.
AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Prediction
The first leg of the Europa League R16 will be an interesting one as seven-time European Champions AC Milan play an unknown quantity of Slavia Prague. Since AC Milan will be playing on the home turf in the first-ever meeting between the sides, the home team should come out on top and win the match.
Prediction: AC Milan 3-0 Slavia Prague
AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Betting Tips and Odds
AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Betting Tips
- Goal Scored: 9/8
- Games over 2.5 goals: 3/5
- Both teams scored: 3/5
AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Odds
- AC Milan Win: 3/5
- Draw: 5/2
- Slavia Prague Win: 3/1
AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Timings & Telecast
- Date & Time: Thursday, March 7 at 8:00 PM (GMT).
- India: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv App
- USA: CBS Network
- Italy: DAZN Sky Sport
- Czech Republic: AMC Networks ČT
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