Serie A Preview: Fiorentina vs Milan – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

Key Highlights

• Meanwhile, the Tuscan club overturned a second-half deficit against Lazio on Wednesday, only to concede a 95th-minute equalizer in a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Olimpico. Speaking of drama, Milan found a late equalizer against Genoa at the San Siro, yet they were lucky to get away with a point as Nicola Stanicu squandered a last-minute penalty.
• Despite extending their unbeaten Serie A streak to 17 matches (W11, D6), Massimiliano Allegri’s men trail table-topping Inter by three points ahead of the kick-off. With the Nerazzurri taking on reigning holders Napoli later tonight, this feels like a prime opportunity for Milan to close the gap on their bitter rivals.
• Yet, they cannot take anything for granted, given their disappointing recent record at the Franchi. Match PreviewFiorentinaLa Viola emerged victorious from three of their last four league meetings with Milan on home turf (L1), with two of those triumphs coming by an identical 2-1 scoreline.
• However, the hosts have only won once in their last five clashes against this opposition at any venue (D1, L3), highlighting the magnitude of the task awaiting Vanoli’s side. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAgainst this backdrop, Fiorentina’s recent form can inspire confidence among the home faithful.
• They’ve only lost one of their last four Serie A outings (W2, D1), with both victories in that sequence coming at home.