Late Christopher Nkunku equaliser rescued AC Milan in a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina, highlighting Milan's resilience and Fiorentina's stoppage-time frailties. Betting angle: expect value on Milan double-chance or "both teams to score", plus late-goal/after-80-minutes markets and Nkunku anytime-goal props given Fiorentina's recent tendency to concede late.
Nkunku's 90th-minute strike salvages 1-1 at Fiorentina
Match report
AC Milan were denied the chance to join leaders after Christopher Nkunku lashed home a 90th-minute equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Fiorentina had led through Pietro Comuzzo's header in the 66th minute before Milan found a dramatic leveller late on.
Key moments
Fiorentina looked set for the win until Nkunku's late intervention. In stoppage time the hosts came agonisingly close to snatching all three points: new signing Marco Brescianini struck the bar from close range, and Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan made a vital save at the feet of Moise Kean to deny a last-gasp winner.
Manager and team reaction
Milan's coach underlined the positives from a performance that dominated large spells but lacked clinical finishing, insisting the side must be more ruthless when creating chances. Fiorentina, meanwhile, continue to show signs of recovery with only one defeat in their last five matches and strong backing from supporters after recent protests.
Table implications
The draw leaves Fiorentina precariously placed with 14 points and fighting to climb clear of the relegation zone. Milan remain in the hunt near the top but risk being dropped further off the title pace depending on the outcome of the later fixture between Inter and Napoli, which could reshape the top standings.
Betting outlook
Punters should note Milan's late resilience and Fiorentina's recent tendency to concede late goals. Markets to consider: Milan double-chance (win or draw), both teams to score, Nkunku anytime-scorer, and late-goal/after-80-minutes specials. Stoppage-time goals and close-margin outcomes remain realistic given the match pattern.
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