Match Overview
On December 13th, Newcastle will host AC Milan at St. James’ Park in a crucial UEFA Champions League Group F match. The odds are in favor of the home team, with Newcastle being the slight favorites to win at 1.93, while the draw stands at 4.00 and an AC Milan victory is priced at 4.05.
Historical Face-Off
This will be the second encounter between these two teams in the current Champions League campaign, with their previous match ending in a goalless draw. Therefore, there is no historical advantage for either side going into this fixture.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Newcastle has had a mixed run of form lately, winning two out of their last six matches across all competitions. In terms of their performance in the Champions League group stage, they currently sit in third place with five points from five matches played.
At home, Newcastle has been fairly solid so far in this competition, winning one out of two matches played and scoring four goals while conceding only two.
In their most recent outing against Tottenham in the Premier League, Newcastle suffered a heavy defeat with a scoreline of 4-1. However, they have shown resilience earlier by securing an impressive victory against Chelsea and holding Paris Saint Germain to a draw.
Away Team’s Recent Form
AC Milan has also experienced mixed results recently, winning three out of their last six matches away from home across all competitions. In terms of their performance in the Champions League group stage so far, they find themselves struggling in fourth place with only five points from five matches played.
In away games during this competition, AC Milan has struggled to find consistent form as they have failed to secure a victory and have conceded three goals while failing to score any.
In their most recent match against Atalanta in Serie A, AC Milan suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 3-2. However, they have shown resilience earlier by defeating Frosinone and Paris Saint Germain.
Key Players Spotlight
For Newcastle, Alexander Isak has been their standout performer in recent matches. The striker has found the back of the net ten times this season and will be a key player to watch out for in this crucial fixture.
On the other hand, AC Milan will rely on Olivier Giroud to lead their attacking line. The experienced forward has already scored nine goals this season and will pose a significant threat to the Newcastle defense.
Statistical Insights
Looking at the statistics, both teams have struggled defensively in recent matches. Newcastle has conceded 11 goals in their last six games across all competitions, while AC Milan has conceded ten goals during the same period.
In terms of goal-scoring prowess, Newcastle has managed to find the back of the net seven times in their last six matches, while AC Milan has scored 11 goals during that time frame.
Match Prediction: Newcastle 1 – 1 AC Milan
Based on recent form and statistical insights, it is difficult to separate these two teams. Both sides have shown vulnerabilities defensively but possess potent attacking threats. Therefore, it is predicted that this match will end in a draw with a scoreline of 1-1.
