AC Milan are preparing to take on Napoli on Serie A matchday 30. Kick-off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is at 20:45 CEST on Sunday 30 March. Sérgio Conceição’s side will try to get a result against Antonio Conte, given that, now we’re entering the final run-in, every point matters for the Rossoneri. Let’s get ready for the game with our Match Preview.
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Last time out, AC Milan recorded a vital 2-1 victory over Como in the league. The win has given the Rossoneri a bit of added confidence as they look to build consistent results. Prior to that, they beat Lecce 3-2 away, another comeback that proves the mental strength and character of this team. Various players have returned from international duty over the last couple of days, but the fitness levels and mood in the camp are high. Musah misses out through suspension, while Bondo and Jiménez are one booking away from a ban; Emerson Royal is still unavailable.
Coach Conceição before the match at the Maradona: “I expect a quality side, just like their Coach. Intense, well-polished, with a top striker and players like Raspadori and McTominay who look to burst forward. They have a master of a midfielder in Lobotka. We have two goals, the Coppa Italia and fourth place. If we prepare for two games at once, it won’t work, I know this from experience. It will be a tough game in Naples, and it is important for our season.
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Napoli, under head coach Antonio Conte, drew 0-0 with Venezia in their last game in Serie A. The Azzurri are going through a period of highs and lows, and a series of draws has slowed their title charge. In any case, the Partenopei have been solid throughout the season and can cause problems for any team. Napoli almost has a full squad, with no suspensions: Neres and Olivera have fully recovered, but the international break led to a few issues for Anguissa, Okafor and Spinazzola.
Antonio Conte’s words in his press conference: “We are playing a top AC Milan side, with a great manager. We will need the support of the Maradona even more than normal. We will have to suffer, I say this in advance, but when we suffer, it’s about overcoming it. We are playing a team that were aiming for the Scudetto, and in January got some reinforcements to get a Champions League place. Respect, but no fear. We have deserved more as of late, but we are in a position that nobody could have imagined. We must believe in ourselves, and we must get on with the stress so that in the end we can be proud and fully satisfied.
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AC Milan are unbeaten in all their last six away games against Napoli in all competitions (3W, 3D) and have never recorded seven consecutive away games without defeat against the Azzurri in their history.
AC Milan and Napoli are two of the four teams to have collected the most points from losing positions in Serie A this season: 15 for the Rossoneri (tied with Atalanta) and 14 for the Azzurri – Bologna are in first place with 16.
Since his arrival at the Club last season, Christian Pulisic (30G+17A) is one of only two Serie A players to have both scored at least 30 goals and provided at least 15 assists in all competitions, along with Ademola Lookman (35G+15A).
Only against Roma (nine) have Napoli lost more matches than against AC Milan (eight – level with their record against Inter) after returning from an international break. In general, the Azzurri and the Rossoneri have met 18 times in such matches, with five wins for the Partenopei, five draws, and, indeed, eight victories for the Diavolo.
In Italy, Napoli v AC Milan will be broadcast on DAZN. To watch it in a different country, you can check out the “Where to Watch AC Milan on TV” section under “Abroad”. On the Rossoneri’s channels, matchday coverage on Milan TV will begin at 20:00 CEST, leading up to kick-off, followed by interviews and a press conference with Sérgio Conceição. Don’t miss our coverage on acmilan.com, the AC Milan Official App, our social media channels and WhatsApp.
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The referee for the match will be Simone Sozza, assisted by Alessandro Giallatini and Valerio Colarossi. The fourth official will be Matteo Marchetti. Francesco Meraviglia is on VAR duty, assisted by Aleandro Di Paolo.
Serie A matchday 30, the schedule: Saturday at 15:00 Como 1-1 Empoli and Venezia 0-1 Bologna, at 18:00 Juventus 1-0 Genoa and at 20:45 Lecce 0-1 Roma. Sunday at 12:30 Cagliari v Monza, at 15:00 Fiorentina v Atalanta, at 18:00 Inter v Udinese and at 20:45 Napoli v AC Milan. On Monday, to conclude this round of fixtures, Hellas Verona v Parma at 18:30 and Lazio v Torino at 20:45.
The current standings: Inter 64; Napoli 61; Atalanta 58; Bologna* 56; Juventus* 55; Roma* 52; Lazio 51; Fiorentina 48; Milan 47; Udinese 40; Torino 38; Genoa* 35; Como* 30; Hellas Verona 29; Cagliari 26; Lecce* and Parma 25; Empoli* 23; Venezia* 20; Monza 15.
