AC Milan vs Roma Prediction & Betting Tips - Serie A

Prediction published on 03/01/2022, 10:50  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 03/01/2022 at 12:13 in Serie A Predictions

Milan are second in Serie A but could be seven points behind leaders Inter by the time this game begins. They host Roma who are sixth but a win for Inter at Bologna earlier in the day will put more pressure on Milan. The home side won their final league game of 2021, beating Empoli 4-2 away from home. They needed that win though after earning just one point from their previous two Serie A games. That included a 1-0 home loss to third placed Napoli who are away to Juventus later this day. A win for Milan would keep them on the heels of Inter but only one of the last four home league games has been won. That's a big drop in form after winning the first five at home this season. Six of their last nine league games have seen both teams get on the scoresheet. The last three league matches against Roma have seen both teams get on the scoresheet, the reverse fixture this season being won 2-1 by Milan.

Roma begin this set of Serie A fixtures in sixth, six points behind the final Champions League position. They have had an inconsistent time under Jose Mourhino with ten league wins but seven losses. Roma ended 2021 well though with seven points from three games, including a 4-1 win at Atalanta who are the team in fourth they're chasing for a Champions League spot. Tammy Abraham scored twice in that game, Roma will be looking for more goals from the former Chelsea forward. Away form in Serie A shows their inconsistency. No draws in nine games with four wins and five defeats. Three of the last five have been won but they've also lost to Bologna and Venezia. Five of the last eight away games in Serie A have seen both teams score. Go for that stat in this match.