The highly anticipated clash this weekend at San Siro sees the Rossoneri hosting the Juventus. The stakes are high as AC Milan aims to solidify their lead in the league. Juventus will look to perform well and come out on top as well. Our comprehensive preview and forecast will shed light on this encounter’s essential aspects, providing a clear picture of what to expect.
Milan’s hard-fought victory against Genoa saw them climb the Serie A table before the football international break. The Rossoneri are in remarkable form this season, with only one defeat in all competitions. The predicted sole loss came from Inter Milan, their city rivals, which finished 5-1.
Juventus has faced defeat once this season, falling to Sassuolo, yet they trail by four points behind their upcoming hosts. The Old Lady will be eyeing a victory in this crucial match to narrow the points gap and keep their title ambitions alive. A win will also help them retain their current status as a top 4 team. Currently, Juventus sits third on the league table.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Italian Serie A season 2023-24, Matchday 9 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, San Siro, Italy |
| 🗓️ Date: | 22 October 2023 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:45 GMT on Sunday |
Several mobile football betting platforms favor Milan with winning odds of 2.25 (5/4). They have also set odds of 3.30 (23/10) for Juventus to defeat the Rossoneri and 3.20 (11/5) for a potential draw.
Milan kicked off the season on a high note, amassing 21 points from their initial eight league encounters. The 19-time champion is presently leading the Italian Serie A 2023-24 league table and, as per our Serie A season predictions, is considered one of the frontrunners to clinch the Scudetto this season. They secured a victory in their most recent league match against Genoa with a late 87-minute goal courtesy of Christian Pulisic, edging past their opponents 1-0.
Boasting 36 titles, Juventus holds the record as the most triumphant team in Italian Serie A history. Their performance this season has been commendable, with victories in five out of their first eight league outings, positioning them in 3rd place. In the latest round of action, the Old Lady clinched a 2-0 win against Torino, with Federico Garri and Arkadiusz Milik finding the back of the net to defeat their city foes.
Juventus has defeated Milan just once out of their last seven league matches. In contrast, Milan clinched four wins, with the remaining two games ending in a draw. The teams battled to a 2-2 draw in their most recent pre-season friendly. Yet, Juventus triumphed 4-3 in the subsequent penalty shootout.
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Milan’s impressive resilience at the San Siro will surely test the Old Lady’s offensive abilities. The Rossoneri boast a six-game home winning streak from the previous season. Meanwhile, Juventus has found it tough against Milan lately, losing both clashes last season in their last five meetings. Given this momentum, Milan looks poised to extend their winning run.
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Recent matchups between these two clubs typically feature low-scoring games. Four of their last five clashes saw under three goals. Milan’s current form mirrors this pattern, with five of their past six games ending with less than three goals. Similarly, Juventus’ last three games ended with under 2.5 goals. These trends from both teams hint at a potential low-scoring duel in their upcoming match.
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The last time Juventus scored against Milan in the league was in 2021 in a 1-1 draw at Turin. The Rossoneri’s solid defensive performance this season is evident, with three clean sheets in their last five matches. The Old Ladies have also demonstrated a solid defensive front, not conceding any goals in their recent three outings. Given these robust defensive records, a game where both teams score might not be on the horizon.
Milan will be without Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez due to a one-match suspension for both players. Other major injury-related doubts are Bennacer, Caldara, Kalulu, Krunic, Simon Kjaer, and Loftus Cheek.
Dusan Vlahovic is nearing a return for Juventus, having sat out the previous three matches with back pain. Due to injuries, Juventus will also miss Alex Sandro, Danilo, De Sciglio, and Chiesa. Additionally, Paul Pogba won’t play after testing positive for using banned substances.
It will be a fierce battle between the two sides, but we expect a narrow victory from Milan. Leverage our Milan vs Juventus betting predictions to make informed decisions on your online bets.
