At San Siro on 2 November 2025, AC Milan host AS Roma in what promises to be a tense and tactical Serie A showdown between two title contenders. With both teams navigating injuries and inconsistent form, the balance of the match may lean more toward control and discipline than attacking spectacle.
Total Goals Pick: Under 2.5
The selection is Under 2.5 goals. Both clubs have looked conservative and structured in recent weeks, and their current absences limit offensive fluency. Defensive organization - particularly Roma’s - is expected to define this encounter more than open play.
AC Milan: Seeking Stability
After a frustrating 2–2 draw with Pisa, Milan are under pressure to deliver in front of their fans. Stefano Pioli’s side remain strong at home, but their attacking balance has been disrupted by injuries. Pulisic, Rabiot, and Estupiñán are out, while Santiago Jiménez is a doubt. That leaves Rafael Leão as the key creative outlet, but without natural wide support and midfield runners, Milan may rely on set pieces and quick transitions rather than sustained pressure.
AS Roma: Organized but Blunt
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma have built their success this season on compactness and positional discipline. However, injuries to Ángelino and Evan Ferguson further weaken their attacking options. The lack of a true striker has forced Roma into fluid but often toothless systems using false nines. Their defense, on the other hand, remains one of Serie A’s most resilient - well drilled in protecting narrow leads and managing tempo.
