Antonio Conte has quickly transformed Napoli back into potential title contenders in Serie A in 2024-25.
Napoli’s start to the season has seen them cut drastically to regain the Italian title. However, their credentials will be put to the test in the upcoming midweek round of matches, as they travel to San Siro to collide with AC Milan.
It hasn’t been the easiest start to life in the Italian capital for Paulo Fonseca, with Milan sitting down in eighth after winning four of their opening eight.
But, they should be the fresher side this week after their clash with Bologna was postponed over the weekend due to heavy flooding.
Odds
Despite making a stuttering start to the season, Milan are listed as the +142 favorites to claim maximum points on Tuesday. Napoli is among the outside selections on the moneyline at +195.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| AC Milan | +142 |
| Draw | +253 |
| Napoli | +195 |
Milan Unbeaten in Three Against Napoli
| Total | AC Milan | Napoli | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Serie A Games | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
| Goals | 99 | 49 | 50 |
Milan have impressed in recent matches against Napoli after winning three of the last five Serie A meetings. That is as many wins as Milan had recorded in the previous 22 league matches.
However, Napoli are unbeaten in eight of their last nine trips to San Siro for matches against AC Milan. Their only defeat in nine previous trips was a 1-0 loss last season.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.50 Goals @ -106
AC Milan vs. Napoli Key Stats
- Napoli have the highest goals per-game average in Serie A matches played on a Tuesday. (2.4- 31 goals in 13 matches)
- AC Milan have failed to score in their last three matches played on a Tuesday in Serie A. However, they have kept clean sheets in three of their last four.
- Milan have kept clean sheets in three of their last five Serie A matches.
AC Milan Team News
The hosts will be without the suspended duo of Tijani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez on Tuesday. Tammy Abraham is also out until the middle of next month, while Davide Calabria, Ismael Bennacer, and Alessandro Florenzi are all also out.
Possible Lineup
Mike Maignan (GK); Emerson, Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, Alex Jimenez, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Yunus Musah, Youssouf Fofana, Christian Pulisic, Alvaro Morata, Rafael Leao
Napoli Team News
Conte has only one injury doubt for the trip to San Siro this week. Stanislav Lobotka is unlikely to be passed fit to feature on Tuesday, as the midfielder continues to recover from a muscle injury.
Possible Lineup
Alex Meret (GK); Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Juan Jesus, Alessandro Buongiorno, Mathias Olivera, Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Andre Anguissa, David Neres, Romelu Lukaku, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
AC Milan vs. Napoli Prediction
Napoli’s excellent start to the season is very hard to overlook when making a prediction this week. The Italian giants have also avoided defeat in eight of their last nine visits to the Italian capital.
However, we could see both teams being appeased with a draw at San Siro on Tuesday, meaning that the value preference is for the points being shared.
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