AC Milan are set to face off against Slavia Praha in the Europa League Round of 16 clash that is scheduled to take place on March 7.
Milan advanced to the 1/8 finals of the competition by securing a 5-3 aggregate victory against Rennes. In the initial encounter, the Rossoneri achieved a significant 3-0 triumph over the French team.
Despite Rennes defeating Stefano Pioli's side in the second leg, Milan ultimately emerged victorious, securing their progression to the next stage of the tournament.
As for Slavia Prague, their previous Europa League campaign ended in the 2021/22 season with their elimination from the play-offs. However, this time around, there's a sense of increased determination within the team to achieve a superior outcome.
Led by the head coach Jindřich Trpišovský, Slavia Prague have delivered exceptional performances in the group stage of the ongoing tournament. They have secured the role of the leader in their group with an impressive record of 5 wins and only one defeat.
The upcoming competition between the teams is expected to be intriguing and filled with surprises, particularly given that this will mark their inaugural encounter at the European level.
AC Milan vs Slavia Praha Predictions: 07/03/2024
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AC Milan appear to hold a slight advantage over Slavia Praha heading into their Europa League Round of 16 clash. Milan's recent form, boasting three wins in their last five matches, shows their ability to perform consistently. Moreover, their display in the first leg against Rennes, despite a setback in the second leg, highlights their resilience and capacity to deliver crucial results when needed.
However, Slavia Praha cannot be underestimated, as their determination and impressive performance in the group stage demonstrate their readiness to compete at a high level. Despite their previous Europa League campaign ending in the play-offs in the 2021/22 season, there's a renewed sense of determination within the team to achieve greater success this time around.
Led by the experienced head coach Jindřich Trpišovský, Slavia Praha have shown resilience, securing the top spot in their group with an impressive record of five wins and only one defeat.
Taking into account these factors, while Milan may have a slight edge, the outcome of the match remains uncertain. Nevertheless, we predict that AC Milan will narrowly overcome Slavia Praha in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16 clash.
Prediction: AC Milan 2 - 1 Slavia Praha
AC Milan vs Slavia Praha Betting Tips
Tip 1 - AC Milan to win
Milan has shown consistency in their results, indicating their ability to secure victories. Additionally, the Serie A side will have the advantage of playing at home, which often boosts their confidence and performance.
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: Yes
This one is based on the attacking capabilities of both teams and their tendency to find the back of the net in their recent matches.
AC Milan and Slavia Praha have shown offensive prowess in their respective leagues and European competitions, making it likely that both teams will create scoring opportunities and capitalize on them during the game.
Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals
There could be at least two goals scored in the match, taking into account the attacking mindset of both AC Milan and Slavia Praha, as well as their previous matches where they have often been involved in high-scoring encounters.
Given the offensive potential of both teams and their desire to secure a positive result in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16, betting on over 1.5 goals seems like a sensible choice.
AC Milan vs Slavia Praha - Preview & Team News
Several key AC Milan players are currently sidelined due to injuries for the upcoming match. Pierre Kalulu is expected to miss the games due to a torn thigh muscle, with his return scheduled for February 25, 2024. Likewise, Tommaso Pobega and Fikayo Tomori are also out with hamstring injuries. Additionally, Davide Calabria is dealing with an adductor injury, with no specified return date provided.
Slavia Praha deal with several absences as well, with David Pech, Ondrej Kolar, Mohamed Ihattaren, Christos Zafeiris, Matej Jurasek, and Lukas Vorlicky are all sidelined with various fitness or unknown injuries. Additionally, Jindrich Stanek is ineligible to participate in the UEFA Europa League.
AC Milan vs Slavia Praha Head-to-Head
This will be the first meeting between the two clubs in the Europa League tournament.
AC Milan's form in the last five matches: W D L L W
Slavia Praha's form in the last five matches: L W W D W
Where to watch AC Milan vs Slavia Praha
- Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV1
- Brazil: HBO Max
- Spain: Movistar+
- Italy: DAZN
- UK: discovery+ AppTNT Sports 5discovery+
- US: VIX+, Paramount+.