Slovan Bratislava vs AC Milan Preview
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Date: Tuesday, 26th November, 2024
Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CET
Venue: Tehelné pole (Bratislava)
The match on Tuesday evening pits Slovan Bratislava against AC Milan in Tehelné pole in Bratislava in what promises to be an exciting Champions League match. As dominant as Slovan Bratislava have been in their Slovakian league, they have struggled to make an impact in the Champions League group stage. AC Milan, however, fighting in Serie A, will seek to regain momentum with a much-needed Champions League win that will help them stay in the hunt for a place in the knockout stages.
Slovan Bratislava's Domestic Dominance vs European Struggles
Slovan Bratislava has been dominating the Slovak Super Liga, having won the last six league titles in a row. This season they were first again, a point better than second-place Zilina. However, that good form in the domestic tournament has not worked out well in Europe. In the Champions League, Slovan Bratislava hasn't performed well at all, losing all four of their group-stage matches.
A win in this match against AC Milan would be imperative if they are to keep alive their hopes of making it through to the Champions League rounds. However, with the poor form they are exhibiting, it seems unlikely that they will be able to compete with some of the top teams in Europe. In the event that Slovan Bratislava loses this game, their chances of going to the next stage would be very slim.
AC Milan's Need for Redemption
AC Milan have faced a difficult start to the 2024-2025 season, with disappointing results in Serie A. After finishing second in Serie A last season, they currently sit in 7th place, 9 points behind the league leaders. However, they have shown resilience in the Champions League, with two wins in their last two matches after an initial poor start.
Coming into this match in 20th place in their Champions League group, AC Milan need a win in this match to have any sort of hope of advancing in the competition. With their quality squad and motivation for a spot in the Champions League knockout stages, the expectation is that AC Milan will dominate this match.
Slovan Bratislava vs AC Milan Prediction
Pick: AC Milan to win and cover the -1.5 AH spread
Despite Slovan Bratislava's good domestic performance, their Champions League performances have been subpar. They have lost all four of their group-stage matches, with most of the losses coming by two or more goals. For a team like AC Milan, with a much stronger squad and much greater experience in this competition, that makes the difference in quality patently apparent.
AC Milan have been in good form, with the major win over Real Madrid their last outing away from home. Without any of the key players available for Slovan Bratislava due to suspension and injury, including the likes of Guram Kashia, Adler, and Sharani Zuberu, AC Milan should pass with flying colors and ensure all three points are secured easily.
Team News: Slovan Bratislava
Following the 1:1 draw against Kosice in the Slovakian league, the coach of Slovan Bratislava, Vladimir Weiss spoke highly about the team's performance. "I am satisfied with the effort; however, it was a fair result. The forthcoming match against AC Milan will be a difficult challenge, as there are important absences to be discussed in his protection. Guram Kashia will not play due to suspension, while Adler and Sharani Zuberu are still injured.
Will Slovan Bratislava be able to pull off a surprise, or will AC Milan take full advantage of their superior squad? Don't miss this Champions League encounter on Tuesday, 26th November!
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