AC Milan vs Juventus prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2022-10-07 16:00.
Not even a 92nd minute equaliser could deny AC Milan victory against Empoli, responding with two stoppage-time goals of their own to secure a 3-1 win in their last Serie A (SA) outing in what was only the fourth-ever SA match to see 3+ goals scored after the 90th minute. However, Milan werenât able to follow that up in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) in midweek, slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Chelsea and missing the chance to seize the initiative in Group E.
The Rossoneri now return to SA action against Juventus, a side who they have only lost once against across the last seven competitive H2Hs (W2, D4). Their recent home form would indicate Milan should bounce back from UCL disappointment, although they did suffer defeat last time out here after six successive SA home wins (Napoli 2-1). That was their first competitive home loss since January and Milan havenât lost twice in a row in SA at home since 2019!
Juventus beat Bologna 3-0 on Sunday, which when coupled with their 3-1 victory against Maccabi Haifa in the UCL midweek was a perfect response to Massimiliano Allegriâs demand of starting afresh after the international break. That latest win was, however, inspired by Ăngel Di MarĂaâs three assists, but the Argentinian winger wonât feature here as he remains suspended from league action.
He was dismissed in Juventusâ last away match, a shock 1-0 defeat to SA newbies Monza, who are owned by former Milan president Silvio Berlusconi! The visitorsâ away performances remain problematic as Juventus last won on the road in late April, losing four of the following six competitive away outings (D2) and scoring just three goals in the process.
Players to watch: Missing due to a suspension in Milanâs last home match (L 2-1) Rafael LeĂŁo returned with a goal and assist against Empoli, whilst he was also their main threat in the crucial derby victory against Inter (Sept 3) with two goals and an assist. Meanwhile, the in-form DuĆĄan VlahoviÄ has scored or assisted in each of his last four appearances for club and country.
Hot stat: Sixteen of the last 20 H2H goals have been scored after the break.