Prediction: Fiorentina vs AC Milan

Verdict: AC Milan draw no bet

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: Luckster

Looking to make an immediate return to winning ways on Sunday night, AC Milan will travel to the Stadio Artemio Franchi when they meet Fiorentina.

Fiorentina

Starting with the hosts, eventually overcoming what was a rugged TNS on Thursday night as they eventually secured a 2-0 win against the Welsh outfit, Fiorentina will be more than aware that they face a stern leap up in class on Sunday night. Although the Viola might have made quite the statement on September 22nd as they claimed a 2-1 victory against Lazio, it is fair to sat that Raffaele Palladino’s men are seeking some much-needed domestic stability. Missing out on what they had billed as a potential opportunity last weekend as they had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at Empoli, the Tuscany-based club have registered just a single victory from any of their first seven Serie A appearances. It should also be highlighted, Fiorentina have lost four of their previous five showdowns against the Rossoneri.

Team News

While Pietro Comuzzo and Lucas Martinez Quarta might have missed out against the New Saints on Thursday night after serving respective European suspensions, both are free to feature here. However, dealing with a recent knock over the past weekend, Fiorentina are once again expected to be without the services of Croatian international defender Marin Pongracic.

Coming off the bench and bagging a Conference League strike in midweek, one-time Everton loanee Moise Kean will be handed a full recall in Tuscany. Likewise, arriving on a free transfer over the summer, ex-Manchester United ace David de Gea will start between the sticks.

AC Milan

As for the visitors, putting in a toothless performance earlier in the week as they slumped to a 1-0 loss away at Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the week, AC Milan have shown some real Champions League issues since getting their European adventure underway. However, despite their issues on the continent, Paulo Fonseca’s side have enjoyed a real domestic flurry since returning from September’s international break. Last seen in Serie A action storming their way to a routine 3-0 romp at home against Leece, the former Lille boss has seen his squad win each of their previous three top-flight appearances. Springing what was an almighty upset last month as they clinched a famous 2-1 victory against arch-rivals Inter Milan, the Rossoneri will be desperate to claim an immediate response when they travel to Florence on Sunday night.

Team News

Shown a straight red card after coming off the bench against Leece last weekend, 18-year-old Davide Bartesaghi will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, undergoing surgery last month on what looks set to be a long-term calf injury, Algerian international Ismael Bennacer will not travel to Florence on Sunday night.

Settling for a spot on the bench away at Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the week, Spanish skipper Alvaro Morata should be handed a full recall and speared Fonseca’s charge. Already notching four Serie A strikes so far this season, ex-Chelsea star Christian Pulisic will play a leading role in the final third.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Fiorentina and AC Milan last met back on March 30th, Sunday’s guests collected a 2-1 victory at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
• AC Milan have collected 12 points from their last five Serie A meetings against the Viola.
• The Rossoneri have won each of their previous three Serie A appearances by an aggregate score of 9-1.
• Fiorentina have collected just a single victory from any of their first six Serie A appearances so far this season.
• Each of the last five showdowns between Fiorentina and AC Milan in Tuscany have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

While AC Milan might ave drastically struggled to find any kind of stability since opening their European adventure, Sunday’s guests will be excited to turn their attention back to Serie A duties. Turning a real domestic corner since returning from September’s international break, Fonseca’s side have won all of their previous three top-flight appearances by an aggregate score of 9-1. Likewise, mustering 12 points from their last five Serie A showdowns against Fiorentina, we are backing an away draw no bet on Sunday night.

Verdict: AC Milan draw no bet

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: Luckster