Will the Rossoneri reinforce their fresh Scudetto ambitions?
Juventus already had a penchant for draws last season. In the current season, the “Old Lady” is gradually becoming the draw king in Italy. Coach Igor Tudor’s team has had to settle for points shared four times in a row recently. In the Champions League, they only managed to get one point at home against Dortmund (4-4) and away at Villarreal (2-2), as well as in Serie A against Hellas Verona (1-1) and Atalanta Bergamo (1-1). Their last victory was three weeks ago. The Bianconeri would like to end this dry spell on Sunday evening, although betting on the home team between Juventus and AC Milan would be quite a gamble.
The visitors from the country’s fashion capital are the team of the moment in Serie A. After an unfortunate home defeat against newly promoted Cremonese in their opening game, the Rossoneri have won all their other matches. Including two cup games, their record now stands at six wins from seven competitive games. Particularly impressive: five of the six victories mentioned above were achieved without conceding a goal.
Just how good Allegri’s team really is at the moment became clear last Sunday when they beat reigning champions Napoli 2-1 in the top-of-the-table clash. AC Milan defended passionately after Pervis Estupinan was sent off in the 57th minute, holding on to their lead until the final whistle. The San Siro then resembled a madhouse. Players, fans, and coaches celebrated this success as if it were a championship, which also underlines the outstanding mentality and team chemistry that currently prevails at the former Champions League winners. I would therefore not be averse to making a prediction between Juventus and AC Milan in favor of the visitors.
Alternatively, it is definitely worth considering taking advantage of the overpriced Juventus vs. AC Milan odds on over goals. Although it is almost customary for betting providers to expect few goals in a top match in the Italian top flight, both teams have enough quality to be successful up front.
Milan and Juve have scored at least once in every competitive game this season. Since the end of August, Tudor’s team has played five times in all competitions. In all five cases, both teams scored. The visitors from Lombardy can also count on the league’s top scorer. Christian Pulisic currently has four goals and two assists this season. The former Dortmund player was also the match winner against Napoli with a goal and an assist. Interwetten is offering solid odds of 3.60 on Pulisic scoring again.
Juventus – AC Milan Head-to-head record
Juventus vs. Milan is the oldest derby in Italian soccer. In the country’s top division alone, the clubs have faced each other a whopping 180 times. With 69 wins, the “Old Lady” has a slight edge in the overall comparison. Moreover, the black and whites have not lost any of their last four direct duels in league play (2-2-0).
In general, the home advantage can be disregarded statistically, as only twice in the last ten league games has the home team prevailed. Also interesting: eight times in a row, the under 2.5 would have been successful in this Serie A matchup. Nevertheless, I predict that this time around, the betting odds for three or more goals in the game between Juventus and AC Milan will offer value. To get the highest odds (2.05), you must first register with Betano.
Juventus – AC Milan Tip
The match between Juventus and AC Milan is not only a real top match in Italy’s top division in terms of the table. Juventus are currently in fourth place and have not lost a single competitive match in the current season. Milan are even leading the table and, after a botched start against Cremonese, have recently recorded four wins in a row.
Given that both teams have plenty of quality in attack and are known for their bold approach to the game, I expect more goals than expected on Sunday evening at the Allianz Stadium, despite the historical statistics. You can either follow this assessment by betting on over 2.5 goals or by betting that both teams will score at least once. The latter option is my favorite, especially since both teams have scored in each of Juve’s last five matches. Bet-at-home offers odds of 1.73 and also provides a Bet-at-home voucher for new and existing customers. My stake is six units.
