AS Roma vs AC Milan Prediction & Betting Tips (25 January)

Roma is weakened in the offensive sector with the packages of Ferguson and Dovbyk. In addition, substitutes Gollini, El Shaarawy, Bailey and Baldanzi are also absent while Moroccan midfielder El Aynaoui is preparing to play in the CAN final. Substitute in the Italian Cup this week, French international Koné is expected in the midfield this Sunday alongside captain Cristante. Up front, we could find the Argentinians Soule (6 goals and 4 assists in SA) and Dybala (1 goal in SA). This winter, Roma recruited attackers Robinho Vaz (OM) and Malen (Aston Villa). AC Milan are without replacement striker Gimenez but starting defender Pavlovic is back.

Influential attackers Leao (7 goals in SA) and Pulisic (8 goals and 2 assists in SA) are applying to start this Sunday. All the same, distrust of the French international Nkunku (4 goals and 2 assists in SA) who is gaining momentum after a timid start to the season. In the midfield, takes place the captain Rabiot, who transformed the game of AC Milan. The French international scored a double against Como. This winter, German striker Fullkrug (West Ham) came to strengthen the ranks of the Rossoneri. 

The head‑to‑head narrative between these two sides has been tightly contested over the past year, with Milan winning 1–0 in early November 2025 and Roma securing a 3–1 victory in May 2025ESPN Australia+1. Both teams have shown the ability to exploit each other’s weaknesses, and the tactical battle is likely to hinge on midfield control and defensive discipline. Roma’s recent injury list, including issues for Bove, Baldanzi, and Gollini, may force adjustments in their structure, while Milan’s squad stability gives them a slight edge in continuityFotMob. However, Roma’s home advantage and their ability to raise intensity in big matches ensure that this encounter remains unpredictable.

Taking all recent form, squad availability, and tactical patterns into account, this matchup sets the stage for a tightly managed contest where Roma’s defensive solidity at home could prove decisive. Their recent clean‑sheet wins suggest a growing confidence in shutting down opponents, while Milan’s occasional struggles in breaking down compact defenses may resurface here. With that in mind, the projected outcome leans toward a disciplined and assertive Roma performance, culminating in a predicted correct score of 2–0.