Home advantage... or not - San Siro proving to be Milan's biggest downfall this season

"This season, Milan have played 13 games at home, which gives us a nice split to analyse. Of these games, they have won seven, drawn two and their only two defeats of the campaign have both come at the iconic stadium. To contextualise this, Inter - the league leaders - have won 10 times, only losing points twice, including once against the Rossoneri, but this is, unfortunately, not a time to gloat."

"Roma, Napoli, Juventus and Atalanta all sit above them in the standings for their home records, meaning each of the Champions League contenders sit in a much better stead. 25 points accumulated is not terrible, but it is certainly nothing to shout about. Looking to others again, the Nerazzurri have acquired six more points at San Siro, and the same gap takes you to Lazio."

"In football, there is a belief that home teams have an advantage, and when you have a fanbase like the Milanisti, this only is imagined further. Largely, it is difficult to diagnose, because the Diavolo can constantly rely on big crowds. The two previous games at home, and the next against Inter, all sold out ahead of time, and there has been a belief that the Milanese spirit has returned to the ground."

AC Milan faces a notable problem at their home stadium San Siro this season. Despite having a passionate fanbase and consistently selling out matches, the team has accumulated only 25 points from 13 home games, winning seven, drawing two, and losing two. This performance lags behind major competitors: Inter Milan has 31 points at home, while Roma, Napoli, Juventus, and Atalanta all maintain superior home records. The gap between Milan and league leaders Inter is six points, matching the deficit with Lazio. Additionally, Milan has not defeated Genoa at San Siro since 2022. The home advantage traditionally expected from large crowds has not translated into improved results for Massimiliano Allegri's squad.

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