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AC Milan will entertain Club Brugge at San Siro in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Milan have suffered defeats in their two games in the competition thus far and will look to bounce back with a win here. Brugge have a win and a loss to their name in the competition.
The hosts returned to winning ways after two consecutive defeats in their previous outing on Saturday, with a 1-0 home triumph over Udinese in Serie A. Samuel Chukwueze scored the game's only goal in the 13th minute, with Christian Pulisic providing the assist.
The visitors extended their unbeaten streak in all competitions to four games on Saturday with a 2-1 away win over Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League. Jorne Spileers and Hans Vanaken scored in the first half and they conceded from the penalty spot in the 41st minute.
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AC Milan began their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 loss to Liverpool and failed to score in their 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen. Club Brugge suffered a 3-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund in their campaign opener and recorded a 1-0 win over Sturm Graz.
AC Milan vs Club Brugge Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths six times in all competitions, with all meetings taking place in UEFA competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with Milan leading 3-2 in wins and just one game ending in a draw.
- Five of the six meetings between them have produced under 2.5 goals with both teams keeping three clean sheets.
- AC Milan have just one win in their last five home games in the Champions League, suffering three losses.
- Club Brugge have registered just one win in their last seven games in the Champions League, failing to score in five games in that period.
- Milan have suffered one loss in five home games across all competitions this season, recording three wins and keeping clean sheets in their wins.
AC Milan vs Club Brugge Prediction
The Rossoneri recorded a 1-0 home win in Serie A last week, keeping their first clean sheet in three games, and will look to build on that form. They have won their last two home games, scoring four goals without a reply.
Alessandro Florenzi and Ismaël Bennacer remain sidelined with injury. Matteo Gabbia missed the meeting against Udinese with a muscle injury and is a doubt. Tammy Abraham was subbed off with an injury against Udinese and is a confirmed absentee.
Blauw-Zwart are unbeaten in their last five away games in all competitions, recording four wins, and will look to continue that form here. They have lost just one of their last five away games in the Champions League, keeping four clean sheets. They are unbeaten in their last two meetings against Milan while keeping clean sheets.
Gustaf Nilsson has not been able to overcome an injury and won't travel to Milan with the squad. Andreas Skov Olsen is back after missing out in the league on Saturday while Bjorn Meijer remains a long-term absentee.
Considering the gulf in quality between the two teams and home advantage for the Rossoneri, Milan are expected to secure a win.
Prediction: AC Milan 3-1 Club Brugge
AC Milan vs Club Brugge Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - AC Milan to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Christian Pulisic to score or assist any time - Yes
