F91 Dudelange vs AC Milan Predictions

AC Milan return to European action on Thursday night, as they face a trip to Luxembourg’s F91 Dudelange, as the hosts prepare for a historic night in European competition. The visitors come in to this clash on the back of a setback in Serie A, and they’re going to be making a push to win this competition with a Champions League spot at stake. Can the Rossoneri get off to a winning start in the Europa League here, or will they suffer one of the biggest shocks in their history?

Dudelange are rare representatives of Luxembourg in European football, but their country is showing signs of improvement on the international stage too. The hosts were put out of the Champions League qualifiers in the summer, but they rallied in the Europa League to record their most impressive season in Europe. They took out the likes of Legia Warsaw and Cluj to make it this far, impressive scalps for a side like Dudelange. However, taking on the might of Milan is an entirely different story.

The hosts don’t just welcome Milan, they’re taking on a side who were dealt a blow in Serie A at the weekend. The Rossoneri are aiming for a top four finish and a return to the Champions League, with their President claiming that playing at the top level of European football is much important to the club than winning the Scudetto. With issues in their league consistency, Italy’s most successful club in European competition may have an eye on the Europa League final in Baku, as winning this trophy takes them straight through to the group stage of the Champions League next time around.

The visitors may still be playing in the Europa League, but they have signed Champions League talent. Gonzalo Higuain has arrived at the club from Juventus, as has highly rated defender Mattia Caldara. They are boosting their side for a potential top four push, but that can also aid them in Europe. At this early stage of the season following a poor start, there’s little reason for the Rossoneri to massively rotate for this clash.

Milan marched through the Europa League group stage last term with some big wins, hammering Austria Wien home and away. We see them hitting scoring form against the Luxembourg side, and we’re backing over 3.5 goals as our main tip here, along with a 4-1 win for the visitors.