AC Milan vs Napoli Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Italian Serie A
THE FACTS
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When is AC Milan vs Napoli on and what time does it start? AC Milan vs Napoli will take place on Sunday 11th February, 2024 – 19:45 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for AC Milan vs Napoli? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is AC Milan vs Napoli on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Serie A matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for AC Milan vs Napoli
Where can I stream AC Milan vs Napoli in the UK? If AC Milan vs Napoli is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
AC MILAN
After a very heavy summer of spending, which was aided by the sale of Sandro Tonali to Newcastle United, it would perhaps be fair for Stefano Pioli to view this season as something of a transitional campaign ahead of really challenging back at the top of the table next season to try and reclaim the Scudetto.
The Rossoneri come into this one on the back of a continuation of their thrilling and entertaining run of form. Milan came from 2-1 down late on to defeat Frosinone by three goals to two in the capital city of Rome last weekend. They are now unbeaten in their last eight Serie A matches with their 23 matches consisting of 73 goals so far.
NAPOLI
Walter Mazzarri is just about staving off enough pressure to remain in charge of Napoli, despite a continuation of their underwhelming performances of late. The Neapolitans had to come from behind late on and required an 87th minute winning goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to defeat struggling Hellas Verona by two goals to one, last weekend.
The defending champions, already on their second manager of the campaign after Mazzarri replaced Rudi Garcia during the November international break, are only just sitting inside the top seven and the European spots ahead of this weekend’s round of fixtures with a lack of rhythm and fluency all over the pitch.
THE TEAM NEWS
AC MILAN
Tijjani Reijnders is out suspended for this weekend, whilst Samu Chukwueze is away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, whilst both Fikayo Tomori and Pierre Kalulu are out injured.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Calabria, Kjaer, Gabbia, Hernandez; Adli, Bennacer; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Giroud
UNAVAILABLE: Reijnders (Suspended), Chukwueze (International duty), Tomori (Injured), Pobega (Injured), Kalulu (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Thiaw (Injured)
NAPOLI
Both Alex Meret and Mathias Olivera are out injured this weekend with Mario Rui missing through suspension and Victor Osimhen is competing in the final of AFCON with Nigeria.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Gollini; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan, Natan; Anguissa, Lobotka, Cajuste; Politano, Simeone, Kvaratskhelia
UNAVAILABLE: Rui (Suspended), Osimhen (International duty), Meret (Injured), Olivera (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
These are the last two winners of the Serie A title and both have underperformed their pre-season expectations but to very different extents. AC Milan have eased themselves into a good run of form as they prepare for UEFA Europa League knockout playoff action this week against Stade Rennais of Ligue 1. They face the defending champions who have been miserable; even when scraping through games against strugglers, it has been unenjoyable. A home win is to be expected on Sunday evening.
TIP: AC MILAN TO WIN
