Prediction: Juventus vs AC Milan

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: William Hill

Juventus were quite fortunate to increase their lead at the top in spite of the 1-1 draw with Udinese, but the Bianconeri need to avoid another upset if they want to prevent any surprises in the title chase. It will be resurgent AC Milan who will be looking to spoil the party in Turin and revive their top 3 hopes with what would be their fourth successive triumph. 

Juventus

Juventus are enjoying yet another successful season as they are on the verge of reaching the Coppa Italia finals as well as Champions League last 8. Their league campaign is also going according to plan and it is fair to say nobody will be surprised if the Bianconeri claim their sixth consecutive Serie A trophy at the end of the season. That does look like a realistic scenario considering that Juventus have an eight-point cushion at the top with 11 games to go, but it has to be noted that both AS Roma and Napoli are breathing down their necks. The Bianconeri just saw their ten-match winning run in all competitions come to an end as they came from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw against Udinese, with Leonardo Bonucci scoring the only goal for the visitors. Juventus will now have even bigger fish to fry as they play host to in-form AC Milan, but the mind-blowing record of 30 successive Serie A victories at home will give Max Allegri and his players confidence going into the high-profile encounter against the Rossoneri. 

Team News

Giorgio Chiellini is unlikely to be risked as he is battling a muscle injury, whereas Juan Manuel Cuadrado is banned and Stefano Sturaro remains in the treatment room. 

AC Milan

Even if they currently occupy seventh position in the overall standings, which is not exactly where they want to be, we have to be fair and admit that AC Milan have been making progress this season. Led by Vincenzo Montella, the Rossoneri battled lack of strength in depth caused by numerous injuries and suspensions, producing some outstanding performances along the way and they are now just 7 points behind last season’s tally with 11 games to go. In spite of their recent performances, AC Milan still sit behind European positions, but they trail fourth-placed Lazio mere four points, and are seven points behind Champions League places. This means that there is still a lot to play for during the season finale and the Rossoneri head into the Juventus clash full of confidence and determined to end the barren run and win their first ever game at the new stadium in Turin. AC Milan have now won three straight Serie A matches, defeating the likes of Fiorentina, Sassuolo and Chievo, while scoring in their last seven away games on all fronts, so it is fair to expect they will make life difficult for the Bianconeri.

Team News

Suso will keep his place after shaking off a minor muscle problem, but Ignazio Abate, Giacomo Bonaventura and Riccardo Montolivo remain sidelined. 

Key Factors to Consider

• AC Milan have never won at Juventus Arena (D1 L8)
• The Rossoneri won the reverse fixture 1-0
• Both teams scored in the other two meetings this season
• Juventus have won 30 successive Serie A games at home
• AC Milan scored in last 7 away fixtures

Conclusion

Juventus are not exactly on top of their game at the moment and they will be facing in-form AC Milan side who have done really well of late. We, therefore, expect to see a highly entertaining encounter and are backing both teams to score. 

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: William Hill