AC Milan vs Fiorentina prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2022-11-12 17:00.
A frustrating goalless draw at Cremonese on Tuesday left AC Milan’s Serie A (SA) title defence in tatters, leaving them eight points behind leaders Napoli after 14 games. Manager Stefano Pioli was clearly disappointed with the performance but admitted “there’s a long campaign ahead of us” as the Rossoneri look to avoid going consecutive league games without a win for the first time since April.
Key duo Theo Hernández and Olivier Giroud are available after missing the last game due to suspension, boosting Milan’s chances of a seventh win across their last eight SA home games (L1). A win would not just raise their confidence heading into the World Cup break but also mark a momentous 50th top-flight home win over Fiorentina, Milan’s first half-century against any side at home.
The Viola may not play ball however, after a 2-1 win over Salernitana on Wednesday made it five wins in a row, a remarkable turnaround considering they failed to win more than two consecutive games this season prior to this sequence. This run has improved Fiorentina’s league prospects and confidence heading into this contest and the visitors are now on the prowl for a fourth consecutive league win.
A big part of their success is due to their improved scoring rate with Fiorentina netting more than half of their league season’s tally (nine of 17) across their last four matches. Even on the road, Fiorentina are unbeaten across their last three SA road trips (W2, D1) and a repeat performance before the World Cup break could solidify their mid-table position in the SA standings.
Players to watch: Giroud has made a habit of popping up late with his last five SA goals coming after half-time, four times as Milan’s last scorer. Fiorentina’s Giacomo Bonaventura has goals in successive SA games for the first time this season, though he is still looking for a first career strike against his former side Milan.
Hot streak: Milan are the only league side yet to drop points this campaign (W9) after taking the lead at any point.