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AC Milan will welcome Sassuolo to San Siro in the Coppa Italia round of 16 on Tuesday. The hosts have earned direct qualification for this round while the Neroverdi registered 2-1 and 2-0 wins in the first and second rounds respectively.
The Rossoneri have enjoyed a six-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, recording four wins. After a 3-2 win over Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League last week, they won 3-0 at home against Empoli in Serie A on Saturday. Álvaro Morata scored in the first half and Tijjani Reijnders bagged a brace in that win.
The visitors head into the match on a 12-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. They extended their winning streak to four games last week, with a 2-0 away win over Reggiana thanks to goals from Kristian Thorstvedt and Samuele Mulattieri.
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AC Milan vs Sassuolo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There is not much history between the two teams and they have squared off 23 times in all competitions. The hosts have been the better side in these meetings with 12 wins. The Neroverdi have seven wins and four games have ended in draws.
- They have met once in the Coppa Italia when Milan recorded a 2-1 win in the round-of-16 meeting in the 2014-15 season.
- The hosts were unbeaten in their Serie A meetings against Sassuolo last season, recording a home win and playing out a 3-3 draw in the reverse fixture.
- AC Milan's last three defeats in this fixture have been registered at home. Interestingly, they have one win in their last five home meetings against the Neroverdi.
- Milan have scored three goals apiece in four of their last five games in all competitions.
- The visitors have kept five clean sheets in their last six games.
AC Milan vs Sassuolo Prediction
The Rossoneri have seen an upturn in form, recording two consecutive wins while scoring six goals. They have kept four clean sheets in their last six home games and will look to continue that form.
They play for the third time in eight days, so fatigue might be a factor. Paulo Fonseca is expected to make some changes to the starting XI and Tammy Abraham might get the nod to start.
The Neroverdi have won 10 of their last 12 games, scoring at least two goals in eight games during that period. They have an unbeaten away record across all competitions and will look to build on that form.
Fabio Grosso is expected to field a strong starting XI. Filippo Romagna was subbed with an injury against Reggiana and is likely to be rested here. Giacomo Satalino has played in the two Coppa Italia games thus far and should retain his place between the sticks.
While both teams have been in good touch recently, the hosts are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: AC Milan 2-1 Sassuolo
AC Milan vs Sassuolo 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: Both teams to score - Yes
