April 29, 2012 2:00 PM BST
Stadio Comunale Artemio Franchi - Montepaschi Arena — Siena
Referee: C. Brighi
Siena
Giorgi is injured, so Mannini could finally have a chance from kick-off. Destro and Brienza ended training early this week, but their presence against Milan is not in doubt. Gazzi and Bolzoni are in competition for a place in the midfield.
Probable lineups : Pegolo, Grosso, Rossettini, Terzi, Vitiello, Brienza, Gazzi, Vergassola, Mannini, Bogdani, Destro. (4-4-2).
AC Milan
Allegri should have Thiago Silva back from his injury, and the Brazilian could also start the match alongside Yepes. Nocerino and Abate may be given some rest so Gattuso and Bonera are set to start the match. Cassano will sit on the bench, while Robinho and Boateng will support Ibrahimovic up front.
Probable lineups : Abbiati, Bonera, Yepes, Silva, Antonini, Gattuso, Bommel, Emanuelson, Boateng, Ibrahimovic, Robinho. (4-3-1-2).
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Probable Lineups Statistical
Comparision
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(42) 23
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Goals
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39 (62)
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(23) 15
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Assists
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22 (43)
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(0.8) 0.8
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Shots pg
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1.2 (1.1)
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(50%) 54%
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Aerial Duel
Success
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59% (57%)
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(0.4) 0.4
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Dribbles pg
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0.7 (0.7)
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(2) 1.6
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Tackles pg
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1.7 (1.7)
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Match Facts
Siena have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches against AC Milan in all competitions.
AC Milan have won their last 6 matches against Siena in all competitions.
AC Milan have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches against Siena in all competitions.
AC Milan have won 5 of their last 6 away matches in Serie A.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Siena's last 3 home games in Serie A.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in AC Milan's last 3 away games in Serie A.
Head to Head
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Dec 17, 2011 | AC Milan 2 - Siena 0 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Jan 17, 2010 | AC Milan 4 - Siena 0 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Aug 22, 2009 | Siena 1 - AC Milan 2 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Mar 15, 2009 | Siena 1 - AC Milan 5 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Oct 29, 2008 | AC Milan 2 - Siena 1 |
Prediction
Siena should be safe from any relegation threat, and they have proved to
be very hard to beat at home. This is also going to be the last big
clash at the Franchi, so attendance will be high and the team won't want
to disappoint their fans.
Milan are trying to keep up with Juve's pace, but they are struggling to
win every single match. Perhaps having Boateng and Thiago Silva from
the start could be the boost the team need for a good final run-in.
The away side needs three points to keep their title dream alive, but at
the same time pressing hard against such a solid team as Siena could be
a mistake. Allegri may prefer a balanced line-up with experienced men
on the pitch (like Gattuso). Both title contenders are playing away from
home, so this round could really see a twist in the title race, and
Milan seem to have a more difficult fixture.
Siena 1 - 1 AC Milan
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