AS Roma vs AC Milan: Europa League preview and betting tips

The Italian quarter-final of AS Roma vs AC Milan will be a tight battle. The home team is aiming for a 3rd final appearance in a row, the visitors will try to save this season by winning at least the Europa League. The match will be played on Thursday 18 April at 21:00. Live coverage is offered by RTVS Sport.

Where to watch AS Roma vs AC Milan?

Fans of the Italian teams can watch the match on RTVS Sport. The duel is scheduled for 18 April with the referee’s opening whistle at 21:00.

AS Rome comes alive, battling for the Champions League in Serie A

Until Mourinho’s sacking, the Italian team was in 8th place in its league. Since club legend Danielle de Rossi took over, however, the team’s performance has soared. In Serie A, the Roman big club is already in 5th place with 4 points behind. Bologna. However, AS still has a game to play, so the difference is actually just one point. After many years, AS could once again be looking at the millionaire competition.

The team’s biggest offensive aces are none other than Dybala and Lukaku. The Argentine has 12 goals and 8 assists in the Italian league. The Belgian, however, is a decent second with 11 goals and 3 assists. Lukaku is also the 2nd top scorer in the Europa League with 7 goals.

AC Milan can only win the Europa League

Although the Milan club is in 2nd place in Serie A, the chances of winning the title are more likely gone than they are. They are 14 points behind their city rivals, with 6 games left in the competition and it is not entirely unlikely that Inter will lose everything, plus AC will win all their games. On top of that, AC have already dropped out of the Italian Cup in the quarter-finals after losing 1-2 to Atalanta. The only way to save the season is to win the Europa League.

The top scorer and the biggest star can be none other than Leao. The Portuguese winger has scored only 7 goals and 8 assists in Serie A so far, but in the Europa League he managed to get to 3 goals and 3 assists in a couple of games. Prague Slavia also became convinced of the winger’s qualities.

AS Roma vs AC Milan odds

Betting tip – AC Milan to win

In the return leg, AC should prove why they have only lost the last 10 games against AS. Although it is a clash of Italian clubs, both teams could score in this match. Portugal’s Leao has been having great games in the Europa League, he will be the biggest threat to the AS defence this time too and will most likely score a goal.