Slovan are yet to win in this season’s Champions League.
AC Milan are beginning to click under Paolo Fonseca and the Rossoneri could be in for an enjoyable evening in Slovakia when they visit a Slovan Bratislava side who are rock bottom of the Champions League.
The visitors have won each of their last two European matches – including a stunning 3-1 victory against reigning champions Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu – and they also extended their current unbeaten run to four games after holding Juventus to a goalless draw in Turin.
Slovan meanwhile have been on the receiving end of some hidings in Europe this season, conceding at least four goals in three of their four matches on the continent this season and the hosts have also won just one of their last four home games in all competitions.
Both of their two European games at the Tehelne pole have seen the Slovakian side concede four goals and a repeat of this feat looks a real possibility on Tuesday.
However, AC Milan are yet to keep a clean sheet in the Champions League this season and so there could be a consolation goal in the offing and so our prediction is a 4-1 victory for the visitors.
Despite their European success, Milan’s domestic form has been inconsistent. They recently played out a goalless draw with Juventus, managing only one shot on target, and prior to the international break, they settled for a 3-3 draw against Cagliari after leading twice.
With only eight wins in their last 25 games and a disappointing 19 points from 12 league matches, Milan’s hopes for silverware this season may rest on knockout competitions.
Slovan Bratislava have faced Milan once before, during the inaugural Champions League season in 1992. On that occasion, Milan’s star-studded lineup prevailed over two legs. Now making their Champions League group stage debut, Slovan has struggled, losing all four of their matches and sitting at the bottom of the standings with the worst goal difference.
Despite their European woes, Slovan remains dominant domestically, losing just once in 17 league matches this season. However, facing Milan represents a significant challenge as they look to improve their fortunes in Europe.
