AC Milan holds the advantage going into the second leg of their pan-Italian Champions League quarter-final tie with Napoli on Tuesday.
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A 1-0 victory at the San Siro last week thanks to a strike from Ismael Bennacer marked Milan’s fifth successive clean sheet in the competition, and their credentials are unquestioned.
More disappointingly for Napoli, they will be without Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa through suspension after he was dismissed in the first leg.
However, the return of Victor Osimhen in the goalless draw against Hellas Verona was a huge boost, and the Nigerian striker could cause all sorts of problems.
For Napoli, they are in uncharted territory as they are competing in the last eight of Europe’s elite competition for the first time in their history while this is a well-trodden path for Milan.
But can Napoli turn things around and tip the tie in their favour? We have rummaged through the markets and handpicked a couple of tips for you to line your betting slips with.
AC Milan to snuff out Victor Osimhen
Although Milan’s struggles on the road have been well documented with just two wins from their past nine away games, the Champions League is a different beast.
Yes, Napoli have been scoring for fun, tallying up 91 across all competitions this term, but Milan have won 38 of the 44 UEFA competition ties in which they prevailed in the first leg at home, and surely that has to count for something.
Oh, and they recently enjoyed the bragging rights when they romped to a 4-0 win in Naples earlier this month in the Serie A.
Milan shot-stopper Mike Maignan was irrepressible in the first leg, pulling off a series of stunning stops, and he will have a pivotal role to play in the second leg at least in terms of keeping Osimhen quiet.
While a trip to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium can see formidable sides come unstuck, Milan will avoid a similar fate.
For my first pick, I have gone with Milan to advance to the semi-final and win to nil, a price that is available at 6/1 with Paddy Power.
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Napoli vs AC Milan Tips
Napoli vs AC Milan Predictions
Rafael Leao to break the deadlock
Milan have an impressive array of attacking arsenal at their disposal, and while the likes of Olivier Giroud is a menace in terms of being an aerial threat, the Rossoneri can hurt you all over the park.
Rafael Leao, for example, has caught the eye this term, firing 14 goals for club and country.
In the 4-0 mauling against Napoli, Leao dictated proceedings and netted a brace, and he could well have a big say on the outcome of the game.
The Portuguese midfielder may have only scored once in the Champions League this term, but for my second pick, I am backing him to breach the Napoli rearguard and break the deadlock — William Hill has him at 8/1 to do so.
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