Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
AC Milan
4-2-3-1
Malaga
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(6) 4 Goals 9 (12)
(5) 3 Assists 6 (10)
(6.8) 6.9 Average Ratings 7.2 (7.1)
27.5 Average Age 28.5
181.4 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(1.2) 1.4 Shots pg 1.2 (1.2)
(57%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 49% (52%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 1.1 (1.1)
(2.2) 2.1 Tackles pg 1.9 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League grp. C.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Djamel Mesbah Out 6.54
Luca Antonini Out 7.62
Rodney Strasser Out N/A
Dídac Out N/A
Robinho Doubtful 6.32
Player Reason Status Rating
Julio Baptista Out N/A
Fabrice Out N/A
Jérémy Toulalan Doubtful 6.59
Nacho Monreal Doubtful 7.68

Team News

AC Milan
  • A shift to 3 at the back was ditched at the weekend and after AC romped to a convincing 5-1 win over Chievo, Allegri may well stick with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
  • Kevin-Prince Boateng is back fit but may struggle to regain his place after the result at the weekend, with the likes of Bojan and Ambrosini starting ahead of him.
  • Urby Emanuelson and Stephan El Shaarawy should play wide of Pazzini, with Bojan or Boateng just behind the Italian.
Malaga
  • Jeremy Toulalan and Nacho Monreal are nearing fitness but this game is likely to come too soon for the duo.
  • Eliseu will therefore continue to play at left-back, while Duda may replace Iturra in midfield and Santa Cruz will hope to start ahead of Saviola up front after a surprise defeat at the weekend.
  • Portillo could line up on the right, with Joaquin switching to the left and Isco deployed behind the central striker.

Prediction

  • Malaga have started their debut season in the Champions League superbly, but their impressive campaign to date hit a snag against Vallecano, while Milan's confidence will be at an all-time high in a disappointing season after they crushed Chievo at the weekend.
  • The Spaniard's are yet to concede a goal in Europe but the hosts' forwards finally seem to be beginning to click, so they would do well to come away from San Siro with another clean sheet.
  • The visitors may well drop their first points in the competition, happy to take a draw from this game to all but assure their progression, so Milan will look to take the game to the away side in pursuit of all three points.
Prediction:
AC Milan
2
1
Malaga
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Latest Comments

 
  • abilyaminu

    Like seriously Malaga holding Ac Milan to a draw !!

    28 weeks ago
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  • salamkhoda

    Milan had to win

    28 weeks ago
       -1 Report
  • spuds

    huge game for milan. must win but it'll be tough

    28 weeks ago
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  • TheSpecialOne

    Why Milan never plays Niang??? This club has no plan!

    28 weeks ago
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  • TheSpecialOne

    Why Milan every play Niang??? This club has no plan!

    28 weeks ago
       -2 Report
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
1 Malaga 3 3 0 12 wwwddd
2 A. Milan 2 2 2 8 dwldwl

Top Players

AC Milan
Malaga
P. Mexes 7.54
R. Montolivo 7.4
U. Emanuelson 7.07
Isco 8.41
Joaquín 7.6
Eliseu 7.49
A. Pato 2
S. E. Shaarawy 2
P. Mexes 1
Eliseu 3
Joaquín 2
Duda 2
R. Montolivo 1
K. Boateng 1
K. Constant 1
S. Fernández 2
Isco 2
R. S. Cruz 1

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