Today, October 6, 2024, Stadio Artemio Franchi will be the stage for a thrilling encounter between Fiorentina and AC Milan in the Italian Serie A. This match promises to be an intense battle, given the recent form and historical context of both teams.
Fiorentina, under the new leadership of coach Raffaele Palladino, has had a mixed start to the season. Despite drawing four of their first six matches, they have shown resilience, particularly at home where they remain unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 league games. Their recent 2-0 win over The New Saints in the Conference League highlights their potential, but their domestic performance has been less impressive, with only 7 points from six matches.
On the other hand, AC Milan is riding high on their domestic form, having secured three successive wins in Serie A. They sit in third place with 11 points, thanks to their potent attack that has scored 14 goals in six matches, the best in the league so far. However, their European campaign has been disappointing, with losses to Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
The historical head-to-head between the two teams favors Milan, who have won six of their last eight Serie A encounters against Fiorentina. The last meeting at Stadio Artemio Franchi ended in a 2-1 win for Milan, which could add pressure to Fiorentina’s home form.
Paulo Fonseca‘s Milan is expected to stick with their winning 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring key players like Christian Pulisic, Alvaro Morata, and Rafael Leao. Fiorentina, meanwhile, will rely on their new attacking partnership of Guðmundsson and Kean, though they face uncertainties in midfield due to the unavailability of Mandragora.
The match is anticipated to be high-scoring, given both teams’ propensity for scoring from set-pieces and their attacking prowess. Betting on both teams to score and over 9.5 total corners seems like a smart option, considering their past encounters and current form.
With Fiorentina looking to capitalize on their solid home record and Milan aiming to maintain their domestic momentum, this clash promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair.
