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Serie A Showdown: Roma Hosts Milan in Crucial Top-Four Clash
24 Jan
Summary
- Roma seeks revenge for November's 1-0 loss against AC Milan.
- Milan boasts an impressive unbeaten league run of twenty matches.
- Both teams are among Serie A's top three for fewest goals conceded.
In a significant Serie A fixture on Sunday evening, Roma will host AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico. Roma aims to secure a victory and potentially strengthen their Champions League qualification hopes. They are coming off a strong performance in their Europa League group stage, securing a 2-0 win with two goals from Niccolo Pisilli.
AC Milan arrives at the Stadio Olimpico with an impressive league record, having not suffered a defeat in their last twenty Serie A matches. Despite this strong run, they are six points behind league leaders Inter Milan. Milan secured a narrow 1-0 victory in their previous encounter against Roma earlier in the season.
This upcoming match is expected to be a tight contest, as both Roma and Milan are noted for their defensive solidity. They are among the top three teams in Serie A for fewest goals conceded and have kept numerous clean sheets. Milan will also be looking to maintain their perfect away record, having accumulated 22 points from 10 league games on the road.
