Serie A - AC Milan VS Napoli Prediction

Italian Serie A  -  AC Milan VS Napoli
Match Time:30-10-2024 03:45 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Under Paulo Fonseca, AC Milan has shown inconsistency, with performances fluctuating between strong and weak. They currently find themselves outside the European competition zone. Their recent match against Bologna was canceled due to bad weather, providing them additional preparation time for this clash. Milan will be without four key players, including Ismaël Bennacer and Davide Calabria, which could impact their stability. Despite these challenges, Milan has a strong home record, having not lost in 17 of their last 18 Serie A home games.

Napoli, led by Antonio Conte, has been in excellent form, securing five consecutive victories and sitting at the top of the Serie A standings. However, their recent wins have been hard-fought, with narrow margins against teams like Empoli and Lecce. Napoli's defense has been solid, conceding only five goals this season. They will be without Stanislav Lobotka for this match, but their overall squad depth remains strong.

Head-to-Head
In 37 meetings, Napoli has won 13 times, Milan has won 11 times, and there have been 13 draws. Milan narrowly won their last encounter at San Siro with a 1-0 scoreline.

Prediction
The match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having strong defenses. Historically, matches between Milan and Napoli have not been high-scoring, often ending with under 2.5 goals. The prediction leans towards a low-scoring game, possibly a 1-0 victory for Napoli, given their recent form and solid defensive record. Both teams are also proficient in earning corners, with a prediction of over 9.5 corners expected due to their attacking styles. Napoli is favored not to lose, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the league.

Pick: Napoli will not lose