The Italian Serie A title race is on fire. There are only nine points between first and fifth place. That list includes AC Milan and Juventus. The Rossoneri are sitting in second place while the Vecchia Signora is fifth. Even so, both are offering a +175 price in the sportsbook for Sunday’s clash. That’s the Serie A for you, one of the most competitive tournaments in the world.
AC Milan vs Juventus Serie A Fixture 23
Battle of Milan
Two points. That’s the current gap between AC Milan and Inter Milan at the top of the table. Inter has played one game less, meaning the advantage could increase up to five points. That’s why it is so important for the Rossoneri to not lose this game.
It’s also very important because AC Milan suffered an upset in the last fixture. They were huge betting online favorites against Spezia but lost 2-1. AC Milan won possession with 61 percent and made more shots on target. However, the visitors were more efficient in front of goal.
That can’t happen again, especially not against an opponent like Juventus. And it shouldn’t happen. AC Milan’s roster includes Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Rafael Leao, Brahim Diaz and Olivier Giroud. All four are certified scorers.
Winning the Serie A is AC Milan’s best shot at not finishing the season in blank. That’s why they also need to do better when playing at home. They currently own a 7-1-3 record at San Siro and an 8-2-1 mark on the road.
Franck Kessie won’t be available due to the African Cup of Nations. That means Tiemoue Bakayoko will get another chance in the starting lineup. He’s trying to impress the boss in order to get a contract extension.
AC Milan’s predicted lineup: Mike Maignan; Alessandro Florenzi, Fikayo Tomori, Alessio Romagnoli, Theo Hernandez; Rade Krunic, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Alexis Saelemaekers, Brahim Diaz, Rafael Leao; Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Juventus on Roll
There are only two Serie A teams that haven’t lost in their last five games: Inter Milan and Juventus. After a very rocky start, the Vecchia Signora has been able to turn things around and is only one victory away from the top four. The first four places get a direct ticket to the Champions League Group Stage.
Most recently, Juventus defeated Udinese 2-0 with goals from Paulo Dybala and Weston McKennie. They also crushed Sampdoria 4-1 in the Coppa Italia Round of 16. Dybala scored again, allowing him to regain even more confidence. If we’re talking about an NFL team; Dybala would be expected to become the face of the franchise.
Juventus is one of those teams that isn’t afraid of anyone. Their home (6-2-3) and road (6-3-2) records are nearly the same. That’s due to having a deep and well-balanced roster between experienced and younger players.
Both are +175, but Juventus could be considered the soccer betting underdog due to playing on the road. You won’t find a more tempting underdog than the Vecchia Signora. They already visited San Siro to face Inter Milan and got away with a draw (1-1).
Juventus’ predicted lineup: Wojciech Szczesny; Juan Cuadrado, Daniele Rugani, Matthijs de Ligt, Mattia De Sciglio; Weston McKennie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Locatelli; Federico Chiesa, Alvaro Morata, Paulo Dybala.
AC Milan vs Juventus Head to Head
- Previous Matches: 196
- AC Milan Victories: 51 (240 goals)
- Juventus Victories: 77 (273 goals)
- Draws: 68
Juventus played host to AC Milan on Matchday 4. The game, in which both goalkeepers had a great performance, ended 1-1. The home side started winning four minutes into the game thanks to a withering shot from Morata. The visitors evened the score thanks to a header from Ante Rebic.
The Vecchia Signora owns a 7-1-2 record in their last 10 meetings with the Rossoneri. Plus, the teams haven’t drawn 0-0 since the 2007-08 season.
AC Milan vs Juventus Game Information
- Date: Sunday
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: San Siro, Milan
- AC Milan vs Juventus Live Stream: fuboTV
AC Milan vs Juventus Betting Lines
AC Milan vs Juventus Prediction
Massimiliano Allegri returned to lead Juventus back to the top. He has done a great job re-establishing a winning mentality. Right now, you won’t find a more motivated team than the Vecchia Signora.
On the other hand, AC Milan is missing another important player. I’m talking about Ismael Bennacer. The home side will put up a good fight, but it won’t be enough to avoid a second straight loss. Be sure to include Juventus in your soccer picks. Also, the total will go over, just like it did in seven of their last 10 meetings.
Score Prediction: Juventus 2, AC Milan 1
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