Serie A returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as AC Milan take on Fiorentina on Sunday. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Fiorentina are in seventh place in the Serie A standings and have been fairly impressive so far this season. La Viola suffered a shock 4-0 defeat at the hands of Udinese last week and cannot afford another debacle in this fixture.
AC Milan, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table at the moment and have been exceptional this year. The Rossoneri edged Lazio to a crucial 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to maintain their impressive streak this weekend.
AC Milan vs Fiorentina Head-to-Head
AC Milan have an impressive record against Fiorentina and have won 18 out of 43 matches played between the two teams. Fiorentina have managed 13 victories against AC Milan and will need to cut the deficit on Sunday.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place last year and ended in a 4-3 victory for Fiorentina. AC Milan were poor on the day and have a point to prove this weekend.
AC Milan form guide in the Serie A: W-W-D-D-W
Fiorentina form guide in the Serie A: L-L-W-W-W
AC Milan vs Fiorentina Team News
AC Milan
Alessandro Florenzi is injured and has been ruled out of this match. Ismael Bennacer had a niggle but returned to training in time to be available for this fixture. Simon Kjaer is still recovering from his long-term knee injury.
Injured: Alessandro Florenzi, Simon Kjaer
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Fiorentina
Gaetano Castrovilli is injured at the moment and has been ruled out of this fixture. Lucas Torreira has made progress with his recovery and will be available for selection.
Injured: Gaetano Castrovilli
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
AC Milan vs Fiorentina Predicted XI
AC Milan Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan; Pierre Kalulu, Theo Hernandez, Fikayo Tomori, Davide Calabria; Franck Kessie, Sandro Tonali; Junior Messias, Brahim Diaz, Rafael Leao; Olivier Giroud
Fiorentina Predicted XI (4-3-3): Pietro Terracciano; Cristiano Biraghi, Igor, Nikola Milenkovic, Alvaro Odriozola; Joseph Alfred Duncan, Giacomo Bonaventura, Lucas Torreira; Riccardo Saponara, Nicolas Gonzalez, Arthur Cabral
AC Milan vs Fiorentina Prediction
AC Milan have carved out a two-point lead at the top of the Serie A standings and are within touching distance of a historic league triumph. The Rossoneri have a run of formidable matches this month and will need to be at their best to see out the remainder of their campaign.
Fiorentina were shockingly poor in their previous game and are in need of a shot in the arm at the moment. AC Milan have been the better team this season and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: AC Milan 2-0 Fiorentina