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Probable Lineups

4-3-3
Catania logo Catania
4-3-3
AC Milan AC Milan logo
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(50) 37 Goals 28 (64)
(37) 26 Assists 21 (36)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.9)
32.9 Average Age 31.9
181.7 Average Height (cm) 182
(0.8) 1.1 Shots pg 1.2 (1.2)
(48%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 53% (53%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.8)
(2) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.8 (2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Mariano Izco Out 6.89
Fabio Sciacca Out 6.23
Adrián Ricchiuti Out 6.14
Ciro Capuano Out 6.47
Marco Biagianti Out 6.68
Nicolás Spolli Out 7.37
Alejandro Gomez Out 7.08
Player Reason Status Rating
Dídac Vilá Out N/A
Djamel Mesbah Out 6.22
Luca Antonini Out 6.75
Sulley Muntari Out 6.89
Ignazio Abate Out 7.13
Daniele Bonera Out 7.03
Alexandre Pato Out 6.34
Bakaye Traoré Out 6.16
Mario Yepes Out 7.29

Team News

Catania
  • Last week's derby has had a knock on effect for Catania, with Spolli and Gomez both now suspended.
  • Rolin will play at centre-back, while Castro will be included in the attacking trio, together with the now recovered Bergessio.
  • Both Biagianti and Izco will be unavailable, so Salifu is likely to play alongside Lodi and Almiron in the midfield.
AC Milan
  • As Yepes is suspended and Bonera injured, Acerbi and Zapata compete for one spot in the back line.
  • Allegri tried the Italian defender together with Mexes during training, so he's likely to be in the starting XI.
  • Robinho could start up front, with Bojan on the bench once again.

Prediction

  • Catania's a 4-match unbeaten run ended in Palermo, where they lost the derby to the Rosanero. But the hosts have picked up 4 victories in their last 5 home matches, and with no real pressure on getting points from this one, they may provide a tough test for Milan.
  • Milan finally climbed into the top half of the table, but they are still some way off the European places, and the Catania match has to be the final proof that Allegri's side is capable of joining the big clubs up there.
  • Both teams will use a 4-3-3 formation, so the dominance in the midfield will be a key element. Boateng may even start as a false nine and press Lodi from an advanced position as he did with Pirlo against Juventus. In that case, Robinho may even be replaced by Bojan or Emanuelson as right winger. Catania will be missing a bunch of key players and their morale may have been influenced by the Palermo loss. With their progress already sealed in the Champions League, expect Milan to put in maximum effort here to bring home three points.
Prediction:
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

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  • [ - ] k_litox - member since 30-Nov-12

    El Shaarawy is the biggest surprise of this season, what a boy!

    5 years ago
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  • [ - ] SignorEskola - member since 02-May-12

    Abbiati is still injured, Amelia should start for the second time in row. Hopefully he can keep up with the level he played against Juve. FORZA MILAN!!!

    5 years ago
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
3 A. Milan 21 9 8 72 lwwwdw
8 Catania 15 11 12 56 dlwdwd

Top Players

Catania logo Catania
AC Milan logo AC Milan
N. Spolli 7.37
N. Legrottaglie 7.18
P. Barrientos 7.17
R. Montolivo 7.47
P. Mexes 7.32
S. E. Shaarawy 7.32
G. Bergessio 13
A. Gomez 8
F. Lodi 6
S. E. Shaarawy 16
G. Pazzini 15
M. Balotelli 12
F. Lodi 7
A. Gomez 7
G. Bergessio 6
Robinho 5
K. Boateng 4
S. E. Shaarawy 4

Match Forecast

AC Milan will dominate possession  
AC Milan will make a comeback if they go behind  
AC Milan will score from a setpiece situation  
Catania will be shown a high number of cards  
AC Milan will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.