30 October 2021, 11:12 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Serie A TIM fixture, AS Roma vs. AC Milan, kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 31, at Stadio Olimpico.
Preview Roma Serie A, Oct 31, 2021
Preview Roma picked up a 2-1 win over Cagliari in an entertaining midweek fixture at the Sardegna Arena. Cagliari’s Bellanova crashed his effort against the crossbar before Zaniolo’s long-range effort went wide off the mark. Minutes later, Cagliari picked up the lead after Leonardo Pavoletti (52’) punished Roma's lack-luster defending. Moments later, Pavoletti’s diving header forced a remarkable save from Roma’s goalkeeper before a fine header from Ibañez (71’) saw Roma restore parity. Seven minutes after the goal, Pellegrini (78’) grabbed the winner. A comical Mourinho was all over social media, following the red in Roma’s game against Napoli. The Roma boss had to watch from the stands during the game against Cagliari. However, the Special One was happy with the win. Game over… 3 points… Nice food (can’t go to dressing room) and one more kid @ohenegyanfelix_, the 58-year-old wrote on Instagram. With two victories in five games: LWLDW, Roma remains in 4th place, having picked up 19 points from 6W, 1D, & 3L. Knowing Milan’s brilliant form, a draw could be on Mourinho’s mind on Sunday. Furthermore, Roma lost their last Serie A game on home soil against AC Milan. But the last time they lost two home games in a row against Milan was in 2005. On the numbers, the club has a goal ratio of 1.8 goals per game, having scored 18 goals in ten Serie A games. Roma has also conceded 10 goals and has a goal difference of +8. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Tammy Abraham in attack is expected against Milan on Sunday.
Preview Milan Serie A, Oct 31, 2021
Preview Red-hot AC Milan are unbeaten in Serie A and in second place with 28 points after 9W, 1D, & 0L. Last weekend, the Rossoneri added another casualty to the lot in the shape of Torino. A single strike from Olivier Giroud (14’) was enough to see Milan pick up three points in an ugly victory. With five straight victories: WWWWW, Stefano Pioli will aim to add another win to the lot. A victory for Milan would see the club become the third team in Serie A history to win 15 away matches in a single calendar year. - After Napoli in 2017 (18) and the Old Lady, Juventus in 2018 (15). With 23GF, 9GA, Milan are left with a GD of +14. The club is also the second least conceding side in Serie A this season, behind Napoli (3). A 4—2—3—1 formation with Zlatan at the top is expected against AS Roma on Sunday. Following the recovery from COVID, Brahim Diaz is expected to return to the starting line-up alongside Simon Kjaer, who recently extended his contract with AC Milan until 2024. Meanwhile, Rebic remains sidelined with an ankle injury.