Prediction: AC Milan vs Napoli

Verdict: Napoli double chance

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: Dachbet

In what is a heavyweight Serie A showdown on Tuesday night, AC Milan and Napoli will meet at the San Siro.

AC Milan

Starting with the hosts, with Saturday’s trip to Bologna postponed due to bad weather conditions, AC Milan should be excited to make a return to the San Siro here. Last seen picking up a maiden Champions League victory as they secured a 3-1 win against Club Brugge, it is fair to say that new boss Paulo Fonseca has struggled to find much stability since arriving over the summer. Opening up Tuesday’s showdown already sat eight points adrift in the title chase, the former Lille manager has come under some increasing scrutiny. Heading into October’s international break with a 2-1 loss at the hands of Fiorentina, the Rossoneri appear to have an uphill battle on their hands. However, despite seeking some crucial defensive resolve, they have largely impressed with their performances on home soil. Along with winning all of their last three showdowns at the San Siro by an aggregate score of 7-1, AC Milan have also collected 12 points from their previous five appearances in front of their own supporters.

Team News

AC Milan will be unable to call upon the duo of Tijjani Reijnders and French international Theo Hernandez on Tuesday night as they duo serve respective one-match suspensions. Likewise, still dealing with long-term injury issues, neither Ismael Bennacer and Alessandro Florenzi will play any part at the San Siro.

Enjoying what has been a sensational start to the new campaign and already notching five Serie A strikes, former Chelsea star Christian Pulisic will be looking to extend on his tally here. Arriving from Atletico Madrid over the summer, Spain skipper Alvaro Morata should lead AC’s charge in the final third.

Napoli

As for the visitors, getting a new era underway over the summer following Antonio Conte’s arrival, Napoli have embarked on a sensational rise. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits from across the continent, the Azzurri find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Last seen over the weekend putting in another rugged performance as they secured a 1-0 victory at home against Lecce, the former Serie A champions are leading the chase at the top of the table and are suddenly pencilled in as a leading title contender. Clearly enjoying life under the former Tottenham boss, Tuesday’s guests will be looking to make another heavyweight statement here. Collecting 22 points from their previous eight Serie A appearances, Conte’s side have also continued to shine with their defensive steel. Along with extending on their Coppa Italia adventure on September 26th as they cruised their way to a 5-0 romp against Palermo, Napoli have shipped just five Serie A goals so far this season.

Team News

While Stanislav Lobotka might have once again missed out against Lecce over the weekend, Napoli remain hopeful that the Slovakian international will be able to play some part here. However, yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season, veteran defender Mario Rui will not feature on Tuesday night.

Continuing to shine since arriving from Premier League giants Manchester United over the summer, Scott McTominay will start at the heart of Conte’s midfield. Handed a rest on Saturday afternoon, Georgia international Khvicha Kvaratskhelia should be handed a full recall at the San Siro.

Key Factors to Consider

• When AC Milan and Napoli last met for a Serie A showdown back on February 11th, the Rossoneri collected a 1-0 victory on home soil.
• In fact, AC Milan are unbeaten in each of their previous five meetings against Napoli across all competitions.
• Napoli have collected 22 points from just their previous eight Serie A appearances.
• Currently holding a four-point buffer at the top of the table, Tuesday’s guests have conceded just five Serie A strikes so far this season.
• Napoli have shipped just a single domestic goal across any competition since the end of August.

Conclusion

While Napoli might have failed to win any of their previous five showdowns against AC Milan, the Azzurri will be looking to collect a heavyweight scalp here. In the midst of what has become a sensational purple patch and already holding a four-point buffer over the chasing pack, Conte’s high-flying squad are riding a stunning wave of momentum. Mustering 22 points from their previous eight Serie A appearances and gaining a real reputation for their rugged performances at the back, we are expecting an away double chance at the San Siro.

Verdict: Napoli double chance

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: Dachbet