AC Milan vs Girona Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/22/25

A tricky Champions League fixture list handed AC Milan opening games against Liverpool, who have gone on to lead the league phase, and German champions Bayer Leverkusen, resulting in 2 losses for the Italian giants. However, they did not let that demotivate them and 4 consecutive wins, including 1 against Real Madrid, have followed, leaving them with a strong chance of securing a top-8 spot and automatic progression into the knockout stage. Paulo Fonseca was in charge for those matches but poor league form led to his dismissal in December. But, if anything, Milan have actually looked better under his successor, Sergio Conceicao, and they should have no issues against Girona.

Girona did brilliantly to finish 3rd in La Liga last season but a mass exodus of their key players in the summer means they have struggled to be competitive in the Champions League, losing 5 of their 6 games.  Girona entered this round of games 5 points outside of the playoff places, meaning their European season is practically over already, suggesting they will rest players in Italy as they bid to get their domestic campaign back on track – they have won just 2 of their last 9 games in all competitions. With that in mind, plus Milan’s strong form that has seen them lead at halftime in 3 of their 4 Champions League victories, the Italians should register a comfortable win.