AC Milan Vs Napoli Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Serie A

AC Milan Vs Napoli Preview

Tournament: Serie A

Date: Sunday, 28 September

Kickoff time: 18:45 GMT

Venue: San Siro

We have a blockbuster clash coming between two of the best Italian football teams as AC Milan take on Napoli in matchday five of the Serie A action. This clash will take place at the iconic San Siro, which is surely going to be power-packed.

AC Milan have made a positive start to the new season after making a plethora of changes in the dugout and squad as Massimiliano Allegri takes the reins to guide them back to the top of the table. They have played four matches this season, gathering nine points courtesy of three wins and losing once. They also made a winning run in the Coppa Italia, defeating Leece in the round of 32 clash. Christian Pulisic currently leads the goalscoring chart for them with three goals while also providing one assist.

Napoli, on the other hand, have made a perfect start to the season, winning all four matches as they remain the only side to maintain a hundred per cent winning record. Under Antonio Conte, the team looks perfectly balanced with Kevin De Bruyne also joining the ranks to take them next level. They have defeated the likes of Sassuolo, Cagliari, Fiorentina, and Pisa, scoring nine goals in the process while conceding three. Kevin De Bruyne leads the goalscoring chart with two goals, while Matteo Politano provides one assist.

AC Milan Team News

The home side has all players available for this clash, which should come out as good news for them, as Mike Maignan and Rafael Leao are back with the squad after dealing with injury. The midweek performance in the Coppa Italia will surely give some selection headaches as the likes of Christopher Nkunku impressed in his debut.

Napoli Team News

Similar to home side, Antonio Conte also has almost all the players available for selection except Romelu Lukaku and Nikita Contini, who are still recovering from an injury. They are not expected to make more chances here, considering the importance of this match.

AC Milan Vs Napoli Predicted Lineups

AC Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Maignan

Defenders: Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic

Midfielders: Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Estupinan

Attackers: Gimenez, Pulisic

Napoli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Milinkovic-Savic

Defenders: Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Buongiorno, Spinazzola

Midfielders: Anguissa, Lobotka

Attackers: Politano, De Bruyne, McTominay; Hojlund

AC Milan Vs Napoli H2H Record

In the past 39 meetings between the sides, it is Napoli who have emerged victorious more winning 15 matches compared to the home teams' 11, while drawing the other 13 matches.

Key players to watch in AC Milan Vs Napoli

Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)

The USA international has made a blistering start to the new season, scoring three goals from four matches while also adding another assist. He has looked like a threat throughout these matches with his blistering pace and dribbling skills, causing plenty of problems for the opposition. However, his real test comes now in how he fares against Napoli.

Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli)

The Belgian maestro is considered among the best midfielders of this generation after giving the footballing world countless memories of genius during his time at Etihad. Now in his time at Napoli, he has seemingly made a drastic impact, scoring two goals in the league while also creating seven chances for his new teammates with his creativity in the final third.

AC Milan Vs Napoli Prediction

This is going to be an excellent battle between two of the best attacking sides in the division. We can expect goals, drama, and plenty of action in it. However, considering how recent matches have gone in Napoli's favour, we expect them to secure a close victory here.

Predicted Score: AC Milan 2-3 Napoli

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