AC Milan vs Juventus prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2023-10-21 18:45.
AC Milan were at the top of the Serie A (SA) table after eight rounds thanks to a narrow 1-0 win away to Genoa, which saw Olivier Giroud take the gloves for a crucial double save in the dying minutes after their goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off. That chaotic match also saw Theo Hernández receive yet another yellow card and coach Stefano Pioli will have to do without those two crucial players in their next match against Juventus.
The Rossoneri are currently enjoying a six-game winning streak at home in SA and, in spite of those absences, could win seven straight for the first time since 2013. A perfect defensive approach would help, and Milan would be confident of producing one – even without their suspended defensive pillars – as they have not conceded in three competitive home outings (W2, D1).
Juventus also boast three consecutive clean sheets after winning another Derby della Mole, in which they beat Torino 2-0. The international break wasn’t entirely rosy for the Bianconeri as the club was involved in a football betting scandal through their midfielder Nicolò Fagioli, who has been banned from the game for seven months after pleading guilty to authorities.
With 17 points after the opening eight rounds (W5, D2, L1), Juventus are experiencing the best on-field start to the new SA season in four years, but travelling hasn’t brought much pleasure to their fans recently. That’s because the visitors followed up two clean sheet victories with a 4-2 defeat to Sassuolo and an unconvincing 0-0 draw against Atalanta.
Players to watch: Back in his usual spot on the pitch, Giroud will try to build upon his goal and assist in last year’s H2Hs, with each of his goal contributions coming before the break. Trying to end Juventus’ three-game goal drought against Milan nice and early will be Moise Kean, as five of his last six goals were game openers.
Hot stat: Milan have recorded five SA half-time/full-time doubles this season, the most of all sides after the previous round.