AC Milan vs SPAL 2013, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Emanuele Prenna
- Referee Daniele Chiffi
- Referee Domenico Rocca
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | SPAL 2013 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Frosinone Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | ACF Fiorentina | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Dec | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Dec | PAE Olympiakos SFP | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Dec | Torino FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | AC Milan | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Udinese Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | SSC Napoli | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | AC Chievo Verona | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | Genoa CFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Empoli FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
40%
Clean Sheets
AC Milan this season
AC Milan this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AC Milan
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
8/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AC Milan
| Diego Moreira | 3 G | |
| Adrien Rabiot | 2 G | 2 A |
| Alphadjo Cisse | 2 G | |
| Goncalo Ramos | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for AC Milan to score. At the same time, SPAL 2013 does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' AC Milan currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 13' Andrea Petagna doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 16' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Samu Castillejo makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 21' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 26' The 42-year-old Felipe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. AC Milan in their trying to find a way past SPAL 2013's compact .
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' Mirko Antenucci needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 46' Francesco Vicari has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lorenzo Dickmann on 46 minute.
- 51' Jasmin Kurtic is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 53' Mohamed Salim Fares is ready to make an impact after coming on for Filippo Costa at the 53 minute mark.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Samu Castillejo is booked for AC Milan — Yellow card on 56.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 62' Davide Calabria is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ignazio Abate at the 62 minute mark.
- 64' Assisted by Hakan Calhanoglu with the perfectly-timed delivery and Gonzalo Higuain makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 69' Spain international Suso has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 70' Pasquale Schiattarella catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 70.
- 73' That is a Yellow card for AC Milan. Cristian Zapata will be fuming at that decision.
- 74' SPAL 2013 make a change. Pasquale Schiattarella trudges off to be replaced by Mirko Valdifiori on 74 minutes.
- 79' Poor challenge from Suso. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 82' The whistle greets Gonzalo Higuain as he departs to be replaced by Fabio Borini.
- 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. AC Milan must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 89' Poor challenge from Suso. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from AC Milan to claim maximum points.
Lineups
AC Milan Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
-
20
Ignazio Abate ↓ Davide Calabria 62'
- 17
- 13
- 68
- 79
- 8
- 10
-
9
Gonzalo Higuain ↓ Fabio Borini 82'
- 14
- 7
Bench
- 90
-
2
Davide Calabria ↑ 62'
- 12
- 22
- 18
- 4
-
63
Patrick Cutrone ↑ 62'
-
11
Fabio Borini ↑ 82'
- 96
- 93
- 16
- 25
Coach
Gennaro Gattuso
SPAL 2013 Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 6
- 14
- 1
- 33
- 27
- 4
- 28
- 19
- 7
- 24
Bench
- 8
-
93
Mohamed Salim Fares ↑ 53'
- 32
-
16
Mirko Valdifiori ↑ 74'
- 17
-
23
Francesco Vicari ↑ 46'
- 5
- 77
- 25
- 10
- 43
- 11
Coach
Leonardo Semplici
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Francesco Vicari | 2 |
| Franck Kessie | 2 |
| Hakan Calhanoglu | 1 |
| Suso | 1 |
| Mattia Valoti | 1 |
| Sergio Floccari | 1 |
| Rafael Leao | 1 |
| Andrea Petagna | 1 |
Head to Head
AC Milan Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
AC Milan xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
SPAL 2013 xG
I would bet for:
AC Milan or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Milan win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
AC Milan or Draw
72%
Draw or SPAL 2013
59%
AC Milan or SPAL 2013
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.6%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — AC Milan
| Handicap | AC Milan covers | Push | SPAL 2013 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 22% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
AC Milan keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
SPAL 2013 keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.