AC Milan have seen their powers dwindle in recent years, which means that they now go into the Italian Cup final against Juventus as firm underdogs. The Old Lady, on the other hand, have dominated Serie A after bagging the league title yet again this season. However, in cup football league form is normally thrown out the window and AC Milan will be hoping to secure some silverware of their own.
In the Swedish league, Gif Sundsvall host Ostersunds FK, with the teams placed fourth and sixth respectively on the log. Recent matches between the two sides have been close. In regards to recent form, Sundsvall look to be on the better run having only lost one of their last six games, while Ostersunds have managed four wins in their last six encounters.
AC Milan v Juventus (Italian Cup)
League positions: AC Milan 7th Juventus 1st
Useful facts:In years gone by, this has been a huge fixture that has been closely contested, but, in recent history, Milan have only beaten the reigning Serie A champions once, and only two wins from their last six games, as opposed to five for Juventus, doesn't bode well for Milan. However, if Carlos Bacca can draw on the form which has seen him score 18 times this season, then perhaps a surprise is on the cards, because anything at all can happen in cup football.
Ted Dumitru: AC Milan.
GIF SundsvallV Ostersunds FK (Swedish Allsvenskan)
League positions: GIF Sundsvall 4th Ostersunds FK 6th
Useful facts:In Sweden, Ostersunds has the recent historical advantage, with three wins from their last six games against their hosts. However, both sides have only scored eight goals combined in those games, so the tie is generally quite closely contested. Based on recent form, it's Sundsvall who look the better side, having lost only one of their last six, while the travelling side have lost two in that timeframe.
Ted Dumitru: I can't tell you… I couldn't even guess.
