Napoli vs AC Milan Prediction and Football Tips
Serie A football tips – Napoli vs AC Milan prediction
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez may choose to rotate some of his players, ahead of the Europa League clash with Dnipro next week. However, with both Juan Zuniga and Ivan Strinic out, the defence will have to remain the same. There could be changes in midfield and attack.
AC Milan manager Filippo Inzaghi will have to make do without 3 important players. Philippe Mexes, Ignazio Abate and Jeremy Menez are all out through suspension. Alex, Ricardo Montolivo and Stephan El Shaarawy are all still missing with injury.
Probable Line-ups
Napoli: 4-2-3-1 formation: Andujar; Maggio, Britos, Albiol, Ghoulam; Lopez, Inler; Insigne, Hamsik, Callejon; Higuain
AC Milan: 4-3-3 formation: Lopez; Sciglio, Rami, Bocchetti, Anotnelli; Ginkel, Jong, Bonaventura; Cerci, Pazzini, Honda
- Napoli have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- AC Milan have won 3, drawn 4 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Napoli have scored an average of 1.9 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, AC Milan have scored an average of 1.4 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Napoli’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of AC Milan’s previous 10 matches
- AC Milan won the reverse fixture 2-0 at the San Siro earlier this season
Napoli’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League via Serie A took a huge dent in mid-week, with the 4-2 defeat at Empoli. This means, that Benitez may start to focus on the Europa League, as the clubs main passage back in to Europe’s premier competition.
That being said, AC Milan’s form has been poor and Inzaghi is hanging on to his managerial position by a thread. With defeat in their last 2 Serie A games and with key players missing through suspension, it seems unlikely that they will come away from Naples with anything positive.
Considering recent performances, this match should feature goals, at both ends, with Napoli having the edge.
We say: Napoli and both teams to score at 15/8 with Bet365
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