Allegri Unfazed by Roma’s Top 4 Race Battle with Gasperini

Massimiliano Allegri, coach of AC Milan, is not surprised to see AS Roma competing for a top-four spot in Serie A under Gian Piero Gasperini. As both teams prepare to meet, only four points differentiate them in the league standings, with Roma currently sitting in fourth and Milan in second place. Allegri aims to close the gap on league leaders Inter, though he has consistently stated that Milan is not in the title race.

Upcoming Clash: Milan vs. Roma

This Sunday, AC Milan faces AS Roma, a critical match in the battle for Champions League qualification. Both teams bring strong performances to the table, with Roma having won their last three league games. Milan remains unbeaten since the start of the season, emphasizing the intensity expected in this matchup.

Allegri acknowledged Gasperini’s influence on Roma. He stated, “Roma is not a surprise; I knew we would see them up there with Gasperini.” He predicted fierce competition for three Champions League spots among four teams, excluding Inter, which he noted is on track for a remarkable 90-point finish this season.

Key Players to Watch

• AS Roma – Donyell Malen: The forward marked his Serie A debut with a goal against Torino. Since the introduction of the three-points-per-win system in the 1994-95 season, only two players have scored in their first two matches with Roma: Sergio Oliveira and Cristian Chivu.
• AC Milan – Rafael Leao: Leao has been involved in eight goals (two goals and six assists) against Roma. This tally only trails his contributions against Lazio. His six assists against Roma set a record for him against a single opponent.

Match Prediction

The match is poised to be closely contested. Roma has achieved three consecutive wins while keeping clean sheets. They aim for four straight league victories without conceding, a feat they last accomplished in 2013 under Rudi Garcia.

Milan, meanwhile, is unbeaten in their last 20 league matches, boasting 13 wins and 7 draws. Among teams in Europe’s top five leagues, only Bayern Munich has a longer unbeaten streak, currently at 27 matches.

Milan has historically outperformed Roma, leading in total victories in Serie A encounters, with 81 wins out of 181 matches. They have scored 262 goals against Roma, second only to their tally against Fiorentina.

Performance Comparison

The probability of victory for this match is as follows: AS Roma – 36.2%, Draw – 30.4%, AC Milan – 33.4%. As both teams strive for a top-four finish, this clash promises to be thrilling and essential for their season ambitions.