Manchester City will face off against AC Milan in a highly-anticipated pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium this Saturday. Pep Guardiola's squad is coming off a successful season, clinching their fourth consecutive Premier League title. On the other hand, AC Milan finished as runners-up in Serie A with an impressive 75 points, although they fell short of champions Inter Milan by 19 points. It promises to be an exciting match between two top teams.. Which team takes this one? let's find out!
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The Citizens have been experiencing unprecedented levels of success in the Premier League, clinching their sixth title in just seven seasons, much to the delight of their dedicated fans.
Last season, City dominated the competition by amassing an impressive 91 points, successfully fending off tough competitors Arsenal and Liverpool. This solidified their status as the top team in England yet again.
This performance not only established them as the second best offensive team in the division, but also showcased their defensive prowess, ranking them as the 11th best defensive side.
This performance not only established them as the second best offensive team in the division, but also showcased their defensive prowess, ranking them as the 11th best defensive side.
Manchester City Statistics in their last 10 matches
📈Stats = Overall
📈Win Percentage = 70%
📈Average Goals per Match = 3.50
📈Goals Scored per Match = 2.60
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 0.90
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 50%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 50%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 2.12
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 0.99
📈Win Percentage = 70%
📈Average Goals per Match = 3.50
📈Goals Scored per Match = 2.60
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 0.90
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 50%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 50%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 2.12
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 0.99
Ac Milan Statistics in their last 10 matches
📈Stats = Overall
📈Win Percentage = 10%
📈Average Goals per Match = 4.30
📈Goals Scored per Match = 2.00
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 2.30
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 90%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 10%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.75
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.32
📈Win Percentage = 10%
📈Average Goals per Match = 4.30
📈Goals Scored per Match = 2.00
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 2.30
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 90%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 10%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.75
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.32
Predicted Lineup
Manchester City: Ortega, Lewis, Mbete, Simpson-Pusey, Wilson-Esbrand, Phillips, Perrone; Bobb, McAtee, Grealish, Haaland
AC Milan: Sportiello; Calabria, Tomori, Jimenez, Florenzi; Bennacer, Pobega; Chukwueze, Liberali, Traore; Colombo
Key Insights and Predictions
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Over 2.5 goals: Both teams have shown strong attacking capabilities, with City averaging 2.60 goals per game and Milan 2.00 and Pre-season matches often feature open play and experimentation, leading to more goals.
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Manchester City Win: City's recent form, with a 70% win rate in their last 10 matches, suggests they are in good shape. In contrast, AC Milan has struggled, winning just 10% of their last 10 games.
