Match preview
As far as big games go, it doesn’t get much better than this. Milan face Napoli at the San Siro in a clash between two teams that have started the season in explosive fashion.
Currently tied on points, with only goal difference separating them, a victory for either team will be significant in the title race. AC Milan’s intentions have already been made clear by their victory over Inter in the Milan derby.
Milan began the season with two wins and two draws, but have since won consecutive games. Stefano Pioli’s men have been impressive in attack, scoring the league’s second-most goals.
The defending champions have also had a strong start to their UEFA Champions League campaign, with four points from two games.
Napoli, on the other hand, has been the most in-form team in Serie A. Their attack has been impressive, led by new signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian has already scored four goals, which is tied for second in the league. Piotr Zielinski has been the main creator in midfield.
They have the most league goals and a nearly injury-free squad to choose from. The only concern for Napoli is striker Victor Osimhen. In the Champions League against Liverpool, the striker suffered a second-degree lesion in his right femoral bicep.
AC Milan vs Napoli H2H
Napoli  | 0 – 1 |  AC Milan |
AC Milan  | 0 – 1 |  Napoli |
AC Milan  | 0 – 1 |  Napoli |
Napoli  | 1 – 3 |  AC Milan |
Napoli  | 2 – 2 |  AC Milan |
AC Milan vs Napoli form guide
AC Milan’s last 5 games -DWDWW
AC Milan  | 3 – 1 |  Dinamo Zagreb |
Sampdoria  | 1 – 2 |  AC Milan |
FC Salzburg  | 1 – 1 |  AC Milan |
AC Milan  | 3 – 2 |  Inter Milan |
Sassuolo  | 0 – 0 |  AC Milan |
Napoli’s last 5 games – DWWWW
 Rangers | 0 – 3 |  Napoli |
 Napoli | 1 – 0 |  Spezia |
 Napoli | 4 – 1 |  Liverpool |
 Lazio | 1 – 2 |  Napoli |
 Napoli | 1 – 1 |  Lecce |
Key facts
- AC Milan has won 5 of the previous 27 meetings, while Napoli has won 11. There have been 11 draws between them.
- AC Milan is in excellent home form, while Napoli is in excellent away form.
- AC Milan and Napoli previous matches have averaged 2.48 goals, with BTTS occurring 56% of the time.
- AC Milan has averaged 3 points per game at home this season in Serie A.
AC Milan vs Napoli prediction
Napoli have a fantastic opportunity to win at the San Siro. Rafael Leao’s absence will also benefit Napoli’s defence, hence we go with the following pickings:
- NAPOLI TO WIN @ 3.45
- DRAW NO BET – NAPOLI @ 2.38
- EUROPEAN HANDICAP – SSC NAPOLI (2) @ 1.20
