Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.
As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.
Barcelona v AC Milan
Champions League
KO 7.45pm, Sky Sports 2
HEAD-TO-HEAD
(Max last 10 only)
28 Mar 2012 Champions League AC Milan 0-0 Barcelona
23 Nov 2011 Champions League AC Milan 2-3 Barcelona
13 Sep 2011 Champions League Barcelona 2-2 AC Milan
26 Apr 2006 Champions League Barcelona 0-2 AC Milan
18 Apr 2006 Champions League AC Milan 0-1 Barcelona
02 Nov 2004 Champions League Barcelona 2-1 AC Milan
20 Oct 2004 Champions League AC Milan 1-0 Barcelona
18 Oct 2000 Champions League AC Milan 3-3 Barcelona
18 May 1994 Champions League AC Milan 4-0 Barcelona
25 Nov 1959 European Cup Barcelona 5-1 AC Milan
PREVIEW
After a very dogged display in the first leg Massimiliano Allegri takes his aging AC Milan team to the fortress that is the Camp Nou. The shut out at the San Siro last week was only the fourth time Barcelona have failed to score all season. Barcelona have only won three of their previous ten meetings with Milan, however, Pepe Guardiola’s current side is widely regarded as one of the best ever and with Lionel Messi scoring 11 goals in his last 8 champions league games, a Barcelona win would seem a formality.
The winners of this tie have been touted as favourites for the tournament along with Real Madrid so the importance of the game cannot be overlooked. However, anyone thinking that AC Milan will turn up and just roll over will be in for a surprise. This AC Milan side, that mixes older experienced players such as Seedorf and Nesta with young flair players such as Robinho and Boateng has all the qualities needed to cause an upset.
However AC Milan’s last away performance at the Emirates was abject at best and they have yet to win away from home in the Champions League this season and they will need to improve on their previous away outings to stand a chance of progressing.
Barcelona have scored 15 goals in their four previous Champions League home games and they’ll be desperate to score a few goals to send a message to their Spanish rivals Real Madrid. At around 1.71 on BETDAQ, I would suggest punters back over 2.5 goals.
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back over 2.5 at around 1.57: 5 points
Monday’s Return: +2.92 points
APRIL RETURN TO DATE: +12.52
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