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Slovan Bratislava invite AC Milan to Tehelne Pole in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Bratislava are at the bottom of the standings, having lost all four games. while Milan have two wins and are 20th.
Slovan resumed their Slovak Super Liga campaign after the international break with a 1-1 draw with Kosice. Tigran Barseghyan, assisted by Kevin Wimmer, scored the equaliser in the 73rd minute. In their previous Champions League outing, they suffered a 4-1 home loss to Dinamo Zagreb earlier this month.
Milan, meanwhile, drew goalless with Juventus in Serie A last week. It was their second consecutive draw in the league. They beat reigning champions Real Madrid 3-1 away in the Champions League in their previous European game.
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Malick Thiaw broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, but Vinicius Junior equalised from the spot nine minutes later. Alvaro Morata restored their lead in the 39th minute before Tijjani Reijnders added a third in the second half.
Slovan Bratislava vs AC Milan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths twice, with both meetings coming in the 1992-93 Champions League second qualifying round. Milan won both games without conceding.
- Slovan have scored two goals in four Champions League games, conceding 15 times.
- Slovan have two wins in last six home games, suffering three defeats. They have conceded four goals apiece in their two home games in the Champions League this season.
- Milan have one loss in their last seven games across competitions, with that defeat coming at home to Napoli in Serie A.
- The Rossoneri haven't kept a clean sheet in eight Champions League games.
Slovan Bratislava vs AC Milan Prediction
Slovan have lost both meetings against Milan without scoring and have one win in their last four home games, scoring five goals and conceding 10.
Kevin Wimmer and Juraj Kucka returned from injuries in the league game with Kosice and should start. David Strelec started from the bench and should return to the starting XI.
Milan, meanwhile, head into the match on a four-game unbeaten streak, winning twice. After losing their first two Champions League games, they have had back-to-back 3-1 wins.
Ismael Bennacer and Alessandro Florenzi are long-term absentees, while Alvaro Morata will serve a suspension due to yellow card accumulation. Francesco Camarda is likely to be included in the squad as a replacement.
Considering the form of both teams in the Champions League, expect Milan to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Slovan Bratislava 1-2 AC Milan
Slovan Bratislava vs AC Milan Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - 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: First Teams to Score - Milan
