With the Premier League getting underway on Friday night, there are a host of European heavyweights that will steal centre stage.
Watching AC Milan travel to the Stadio Olimpico for a heavyweight showdown against Roma, we have found a pair of eye-catching affairs that can potentially offer a great return for your Friday flutter.
19:45 Roma vs AC Milan
While AC Milan might have been disappointed after only just scrapping themselves to a top-four ticket, the Italian heavyweights certainly gained a string of plaudits for their famous Champions League romp. Reaching the semi-finals and looking to replicate that European flurry this time around, Friday’s guests will be hopeful of laying down another marker here.
Opening the 2023/24 campaign with a rugged display away from the San Siro as they landed a 2-0 victory against Bologna, Stefano Pioli’s side appear to find the mood in their camp at a real high.
Last seen putting in a rampant performance on home soil as they cruised their way to a 4-1 win against Torino, the Rossoneri have now won each of their previous five Serie A showdowns continuing on from last season.
With summer arrival and former Chelsea star Christian Pulisic bagging back-to-back top-flight strikes since arriving in Milan, AC will be looking to cash in on a Roma squad that are in the midst of an extended rut.
Suffering major Europa League heartbreak at the hands of Sevilla back on May 31st, Friday’s hosts are also yet to claim a single Serie A victory since opening the 2023/24 campaign.
Last seen putting in a woeful display as they slumped to a shock 2-1 loss against Verona, Jose Mourinho does find some growing pressure on his shoulders.
In fact, including that Europa League final defeat earlier in the year, Roma have won just one of their previous nine competitive contests across all formats.
Without a single win from any of their previous seven meetings against their fellow Italian heavyweights – a run that stems back to October 2019 – we are expecting an away draw no bet here.
Betting Tip: AC Milan double chance @ 21/20 with Pribet
20:00 Luton Town vs West Ham
While West Ham might have made real history last season as they were crowned Europa Conference League champions, the Hammers struggled to find any kind of domestic stability. At the heart of what was a shock relegation scrap and just about limping their way over the finish line, David Moyes’ men have certainly shown a string of improvements after returning from the summer interval.
Flying out of the traps since opening up the 2023/24 campaign, it appears that the mood around the London Stadium is at a recent high.
Along with storming their way to a stellar 3-1 romp against London rivals Chelsea on August 20th, the one-time Manchester United boss saw his side make another statement last weekend.
Claiming another eye-catching 3-1 win away at a high-flying Brighton last time out, West Ham have collected seven points from their opening three Premier League appearances and they will be smelling the chance to make another statement here.
With attacking talisman Jarrod Bowen enjoying a real flurry since opening the new season, the former Hull man will be hopeful of extending on his recent flurry on Friday night.
Although Luton might have gained a string of plaudits last season as they clinched a famous top-flight return, the Hatters are unsurprisingly tipped as a landslide contender to be hit with an immediate Championship return.
Opening up their Premier League adventure with a routine 4-1 drumming away at Brighton, Rob Edwards’ men face a huge uphill struggle this season.
Last seen on top-flight duties slumping to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Chelsea, the ex-Watford boss will be bracing himself for another stern examination on Friday night.
Betting Tip: Jarrod Bowen to score anytime @ 5/2 with Luckster
Friday’s Daily Double
- Roma vs AC Milan – AC Milan double chance @ 21/20
- Luton Town vs West Ham – Jarrod Bowen to score anytime @ 5/2
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