Contest between AC Milan and Bari is looking to be one of those spectacles where recent results flies out the window. Starting
AC Milan’s been hot and cold, their performances swinging from inspired to baffling. Meanwhile, Bari’s fighting through a tough stretch, their backline looking porous.
Looking at past games, it’s a crapshoot. AC Milan’s taken the advantage lately, but soccer’s got a short memory.
Personal take: Each sides’ve got problems. AC Milan’s midfield’s off-rhythm, while Bari’s forwards needs a spark.
Across the Cup, this fixture carries greater importance. The division’s fight for European places means every point counts, and both sides know a positive result here could shift momentum in the standings. How they’ve fared lately in the Cup suggests neither side can afford slip-ups, making this encounter even more intriguing.
Still, there’s something about this one—perhaps, it’s the fixture where a player delivers.
Bottom line: This isn't just another game—it's unmissable football with ramifications at both ends of the table. Tune in.AC Milan: Mike Maignan, Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, Starhinja Pavlovic, Alexis Saelemaekers, Youssouf Fofana, Samuele Ricci, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Pervis Estupinan, Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao
Bari: Michele Cerofolini, Lorenzo Maria Dickmann, Francesco Vicari, Dimitrios Nikolaou, Mehdi Dorval, Nicola Bellomo, Matthias Braunöder, Riccardo Pagano, Gaston Pereiro, Gabriele Moncini, Giuseppe Sibilli
Over the last games AC Milan holds victories - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Bari on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: victories - 2, losses - 2 and draws - 1. Based on this data we come to a conclusion that AC Milan currently is in better form, unlike Bari.
AC Milan: Chelsea – (Loss 4:1), Leeds United – (Draw 1:1), Perth Glory – (Win 0:9), Liverpool – (Win 2:4), Arsenal – (Win 1:0).
Bari: Picerno – (Win 3:0), S.S.D. Casarano Calcio – (Loss 2:3), SSD Citta Di Campobasso – (Win 1:0), Sudtirol – (Draw 0:0), Cittadella – (Loss 3:1).Both opponents have moved to the 1/32 finals while defeating strong opponents on their way there. In tournaments as Cup every game is meaningful which is why a great matchup awaits us.
