Slavia Prague vs AC Milan prediction, odds & betting tips – 14/03/2024

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Slavia Prague - AC Milan

UEFA Europa League - Fortuna Arena

4th Round

Slavia Prague and AC Milan are set to face off on Thursday, 14 March in the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie. The first leg was a classic, with AC Milan eventually winning 4-2 despite an early red card for the Czech side. Fans will be hoping for a match played in a similar fashion on Thursday night as things start to get serious in the Europa League. Ahead of the match, check out our Slavia Prague vs AC Milan prediction.

Slavia Prague vs AC Milan prediction: Will AC Milan shut up shop?

Key stats

• AC Milan have won each of their last three matches in all competitions.
• Slavia Prague have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions.
• AC Milan have only lost once against a Czech team in 11 previous encounters.
• Slavia Prague have lost nine of 15 matches against Italian sides.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Too close to call

• HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
• DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
• AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The Slavia Prague vs AC Milan odds are perhaps shaped by the home side's impressive showing at the San Siro last week rather than a reflection of the true gulf in quality between the two teams. Slavia Prague gave a great account of themselves but their recent form isn't good nor do they have players who are on the same level as AC Milan's.

One thing that could work in their favour is the unpredictability of this AC Milan side. One week they look brilliant and the next, they look like a disorganised mess which could play into Slavia's hands on what will be a nervy night for AC Milan given what's at stake.

Slavia have proven they can score goals and create chances against this Milan team so it won't necessarily be straightforward for Pioli's men but we are backing them to get the win. Some of our other free betting tips for this fixture include Rafael Leao to score anytime at 21/10 (3.10).

We don't believe the handicap market is worth considering for this fixture due to the unpredictability of both teams, however, there are plenty of other big wins expected in the Europa League this week.

Last five H2Hs: One game, one classic

AC Milan and Slavia Prague have only ever met once before and that was in the first leg last week. AC Milan have faced their bitter rivals, Sparta Prague, on six occasions and boast an unbeaten record against them with four wins and two draws.

UEFA Europa League 07/03/24

AC Milan

4

Slavia Prague

2

Slavia Prague preview: Can they do the unthinkable?

Slavia Prague will come into this match with a nothing to lose attitude and rightfully so after their valiant effort with ten men last week. Aside from Diouf, who was sent off after just 26 minutes in Milan, they are likely to line up with the same starting 11 and give it everything they've got.

Predicted lineup: Stanek (GK), Vicek, Holes, Zima, Boril, Masopust, Dorley, Zmrzly, Provod, Doudera, Chytil

Czechia First League 08/02/25

W

Pardubice

0

Slavia Prague

2

Czechia First League 02/02/25

W

Mlada Boleslav

0

Slavia Prague

1

UEFA Europa League 30/01/25

D

Malmo FF

2

Slavia Prague

2

UEFA Europa League 23/01/25

L

PAOK Salonika

2

Slavia Prague

0

World Club Friendlies 19/01/25

W

Philadelphia Union

0

Slavia Prague

1

AC Milan preview: Time to play it safe

AC Milan boss, Stefano Pioli, perhaps took Slavia Prague too lightly last week with the likes of Tomori and Bennacer starting on the bench. He won't make the same mistake this time with Milan expected to field their strongest possible 11. Tommaso Pobega is their only injury absentee.

Predicted lineup: Maignan (GK), Florenzi, Thiaw, Tomori, Hernandez, Reijnders, Bennacer, Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic, Leao, Giroud

UEFA Champions League 12/02/25

L

Feyenoord

1

AC Milan

0

Italy Serie A 08/02/25

W

Empoli

0

AC Milan

2

Coppa Italia 05/02/25

W

Roma

1

AC Milan

3

Italy Serie A 02/02/25

D

Inter Milan

1

AC Milan

1

UEFA Champions League 29/01/25

L

Dinamo Zagreb

2

AC Milan

1

Player to watch: Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud just seems to keep going despite the Frenchman now being 37-year-old. His form has stayed the same now for the past three or four seasons and he's already reached double digits for league goals this campaign.

Time to be unleashed

AC Milan were one of the teams to drop down from the Champions League to the Europa League after the group stages so Giroud hasn't enjoyed much Europa action so far this season. He did score the first leg, though, so Slavia will be well aware of the threat he poses.