AC Milan are looking to maintain their recent good form and travel to Slovan Bratislava for their match-day five fixture in the UEFA Champions League. The visitors have been outclassed in the competition and look likely to fall to the Rossoneri, who are looking confident at the moment.
The Champions League has proved difficult for Slovan Bratislava, who have lost all four of their matches so far. It is not just that they are losing games, Vladimir Weiss’ men are getting outclassed by their opponents as seen in their 4-1 home defeat to Dinamo Zagreb last time out.
Beyond the Champions League, Slovan Bratislava have been erratic in their last few matches. They have picked up just one win from their last three games and head into Tuesday’s clash off the back of a 1-1 draw with FC Kosice in a domestic fixture at the weekend.
In contrast to Slovan Bratislava’s struggles, AC Milan appear to be getting better as the Champions League progresses. After losing their opening two matches, they have now won their last two fixtures, including a 3-1 victory at holders Real Madrid last time out.
AC Milan are unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions, although they played out a 0-0 draw with Juventus last weekend. Paulo Fonseca’s men have also won two of their last three away matches but have conceded four goals in that run.
How the bookies view it: Milan overwhelming favourites
AC Milan have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 1/6 by Betfred to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Slovan Bratislava is valued at 10/1 by Betfred, who is also offering 11/2 for a draw.
Head to head: No previous meetings
This will be the first ever meeting between Slovan Bratislava and AC Milan.
Players to watch: Pulisic the man
Christian Pulisic is in the middle of a mini dry spell but still remains one of the most dangerous attackers for AC Milan. The forward has seven goals this season, two of which have come in the Champions League and is priced at 7/5 by Betfred to find the net once again.
AC Milan are not convincing at the back and Slovan Bratislava will be looking to take advantage. Forward David Strelec has scored goals across all competitions this season and was on target in the defeat to Dinamo Zagreb. He is priced at 5/1 by Betfred to get on the score sheet.
Probable line-ups
Strelec should be handed a start for Slovan Bratislava after coming off the bench at the weekend. Robert Mak should provide support in attack while Kevin Wimmer is set to feature at the back.
With the exception of long-term injury absentees Ismael Bennacer and Alessandro Florenzi, AC Milan have a fully fit squad to choose from. Pulisic was a second half substitute against Juventus and should start on Tuesday.
Slovan Bratislava: Takac, Medvedev, Bajric, Wimmer, Vojtko, Ihnatenko, Barseghyan, Szoke, Gajdos, Mak, Strelec
AC Milan: Maignan, Hernandez, Thiaw, Gabbia, Royal, Fofana Musah, Reijnders, Leao, Pulisic, Morata
Anything else catch the eye?
There have been over 3.5 goals in AC Milan’s last two Champions League matches and a repeat is priced at evens with Betfred. The Rossoneri scored in both halves in those matches and a similar pattern is valued at 8/13 with Betfred.
AC Milan are priced at minimal odds for a straight win but as they are likely to concede on Tuesday, a win and both teams to score could be considered at 6/4 with Betfred.
This UEFA Champions League match between Slovan Bratislava and AC Milan will be played on Nov 26, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Slovan Bratislava vs AC Milan prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
