Ace Football previews the Serie A game between AC Milan and SSC Napoli who meet up on Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When SSC Napoli come to San Siro for the Serie A match this coming Tuesday, AC Milan will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Placed sixth in the table AC Milan have amassed 14 points after eight matches. On 22 points, SSC Napoli rank oneth with eight matches played this season.
Team form: AC Milan vs SSC Napoli
AC Milan Form
AC Milan recorded two wins in their last three matches, but started off by losing 2-1 against Fiorentina. They responded by beating Udinese 1-0, and followed that up by winning 3-1 against Club Bruges. AC Milan put four wins on the board in their previous six Serie A matches at the San Siro. They drew twice while losing none, scored 18 goals while conceding six.
SSC Napoli Form
In their last three matches, SSC Napoli first beat Como 3-1, then Empoli by 0-1 and finally Lecce by 1-0. SSC Napoli won twice, while also recording three draws, and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Serie A. The scoreline from these matches says six goals conceded and eight scored.
Betting stats for AC Milan and SSC Napoli
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that AC Milan and SSC Napoli played across all tournaments.
- In the last 11 AC Milan matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 11 AC Milan matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 8 AC Milan home matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 10 AC Milan home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 AC Milan home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- SSC Napoli have won 6 of the last 7 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- SSC Napoli have won 5 of the last 6 matches in the Serie A while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 SSC Napoli matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- SSC Napoli have won 5 of the last 7 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 SSC Napoli matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: AC Milan vs SSC Napoli
AC Milan against SSC Napoli is also a battle between Christian Pulisic and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with both in decent form. The former scored four while the latter has three Serie A goals in their last six games respectively.
Popular markets: AC Milan vs SSC Napoli
Full-time result
AC Milan won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing one as well. SSC Napoli won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost three in this run. AC Milan didn’t lose any of their previous 7 matches at San Siro. SSC Napoli won their last 4 matches. AC Milan have not lost to SSC Napoli in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
AC Milan scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. SSC Napoli scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. AC Milan have won to nil in 3 consecutive home games. AC Milan managed to open the scoreline in no less than seven of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from SSC Napoli performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in seven of their last 10 games. AC Milan have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with SSC Napoli.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of AC Milan’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. In the last ten games for SSC Napoli, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 2.1 times goals per game themselves.
Recommended tip: AC Milan vs SSC Napoli
In conclusion, the upcoming game between AC Milan and SSC Napoli seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Serie A match.