Milan vs Crvena Zvezda prediction and betting tips on December 11, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 11, 2024, in the 6th round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Milan will face Crvena Zvezda. The Italian giants aim to secure the points at home, but the Serbs have no room for error.
Our Prediction for Milan vs Crvena Zvezda
Milan made significant progress last season, finishing second in Serie A. However, they failed to progress from their Champions League group and did not meet expectations in the Europa League playoffs. As a result, club management decided to part ways with Stefano Pioli despite his past achievements. On the other hand, Crvena Zvezda has been dominant domestically, clinching another championship title, just like in many previous seasons.
Milan’s new coach, Paulo Fonseca, had a poor start to his tenure, constantly under pressure with rumors of his dismissal. Even repeating last season’s success seems increasingly unlikely. However, in the Champions League, after initial defeats to Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen, the Italians recovered. They even won away at Real Madrid, alongside victories over Club Brugge and Slovan Bratislava.
Crvena Zvezda, still the dominant force in Serbia, nearly failed to qualify for the Champions League group stage. After a 1-2 loss in Norway, they managed to defeat Bodo/Glimt at home, securing a 2-0 win. Their group-stage campaign started with consecutive losses to Benfica, Inter Milan, Monaco, and Barcelona. However, they managed an impressive 5-1 victory over Stuttgart in the last round in Belgrade.
Key Stats and Trends
- Milan scores 50% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.
- Crvena Zvezda has scored in their last 12 matches.
- Milan wins the first half in 43% of their matches, while Crvena Zvezda wins the first half in 60% of their matches.
Possible Starting Lineups
Milan (Possible lineup): Maignan – Theo Hernandez, Pavlovic, Tomori, Calabria – Reinders, Fofana, Okafor, Pulisic, Chukwueze – Abraham
Crvena Zvezda (Possible lineup): Gutesha – Sol En U, Spajic, Djiga, Mimovic – Elshnik, Krunic, Milson, Maksimovic, Mwumpa – Ndiaye
Head-to-Head Matches: Milan vs Crvena Zvezda
The teams have met three times: once in the 1988 European Cup, again in the 2006 Champions League, and once more in the 2021 Europa League. Milan won twice, while the remaining four encounters ended in draws.
Free Prediction for Milan vs Crvena Zvezda
Milan is the clear favorite in this matchup. At home, they should win with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.72).
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