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AC Milan vs Manchester United FC, Europe 2020-21 ROUND OF 16

UEFA Europa League · 2020-21
Thu 18 Mar 2021 · 20:00 UTC Stadio Giuseppe Meazza HT 45+1' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

AC Milan vs Manchester United FCEurope at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

Match Details

  • Referee Stefan Lupp
  • Referee Sascha Stegemann
  • Referee Felix Brych
  • Referee Mark Borsch
  • Referee Marco Fritz
  • Referee Christian Dingert

Head-to-Head

1
1
AC Milan 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Manchester United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar Manchester United FC H 0–1 L
14 Mar SSC Napoli H 0–1 L
11 Mar Manchester United FC A 1–1 D
07 Mar Hellas Verona FC A 2–0 W
03 Mar Udinese Calcio H 1–1 D
28 Feb AS Roma A 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar AC Milan A 1–0 W
14 Mar West Ham United FC H 1–0 W
11 Mar AC Milan H 1–1 D
07 Mar Manchester City FC A 2–0 W
03 Mar Crystal Palace FC A 0–0 D
28 Feb Chelsea FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza as AC Milan face off against Manchester United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Scott McTominay needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AC Milan and Manchester United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' Manchester United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 20' Victor Nilsson-Lindelof has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 409 appearances.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' AC Milan seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Marcus Rashford has done his job and it is now time for Paul Pogba to step up.
  • 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Paul Pogba makes it 0-1.
  • 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Harry Maguire, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 58' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 63' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 65' Pierre Kalulu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
  • 65' Zlatan Ibrahimovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Samu Castillejo on 65 minute.
  • 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 72' Rade Krunic makes way for Brahim Diaz at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from AC Milan.
  • 77' It’s a booking for AC Milan player. Diogo Dalot gets a Yellow card.
  • 82' Manchester United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. Simon Kjaer is booked for AC Milan — Yellow card on 85.
  • 90' Luke Shaw is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The points are shared — AC Milan 0-1 Manchester United FC. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.78 AC Milan xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + Manchester United FC or Draw 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AC Milan28% Draw34% Manchester United FC38%
Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.8
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 54%
46%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

AC Milan or Draw
62%
Draw or Manchester United FC
72%
AC Milan or Manchester United FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AC Milan17% Draw57% Manchester United FC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
5%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
2.8%
0 – 3
2.7%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
1.3%

Asian Handicap — AC Milan

Handicap AC Milan covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% 92%
-1 8% 17% 75%
-0.5 25% 75%
+0.5 62% 38%
+1 62% 23% 15%
+1.5 85% 15%
+2 85% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

AC Milan keeps clean sheet
37%
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
46%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.