Napoli host AC Milan in Serie A this weekend – see below for free tips for this massive match from our Italian football betting experts.
Betting Tips
Napoli are undefeated in their last 19 home matches, so they are protecting one of the strongest home records in Serie A when AC Milan visit for this Saturday clash.
So close to the Serie A title last year before falling away in the last few weeks of the campaign, Napoli could only draw 2-2 at newly-promoted Pescara on the opening weekend of the new season.
Maurizio Sarri’s men cannot afford another slip-up here, even against a fellow giant of the Italian game, or they could find themselves well behind defending champions Juventus after just two matches.
A 3-2 win over Torino last weekend owed much to a dramatic late penalty save by Gianluigi Donnarumma, with the young goalkeeper growing into an increasingly important and influential player for the Rossoneri.
Carlos Bacca started the season in brilliant form with a terrific hat-trick and he will be the man to stop for Napoli as they seek a first win of the new season.
Napoli have scored at least three goals in five of their previous six home games in Serie A and even though those matches were all last season, they present a compelling argument for backing the hosts here.
Another key statistics to keep in mind when making free betting tips and predictions for this Serie A game is the fact that
Napoli have been winning at both half-time and full-time in their last four home matches.
That is a good enough reason to pick out Napoli/Napoli HT/FT at 7/5 with bet365, with AC Milan’s defensive weaknesses likely to be exploited by Sarri’s men here.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Napoli’s last six home games, so our tip from the correct scores market will be Napoli to Win 2-1 at 7/1 with bet365.
Napoli vs AC Milan
Serie A
Stadio San Paolo. Saturday 28th August 2016
Kick Off: 01:45 GMT +7
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HEAD TO HEAD
Since 1993 these two clubs have met thirty times, and so far its Milan that just edge the head to head record with two more wins. The pair last met in February and once again Napoli were the hosts, but despite finishing five places and 25 pts ahead of Milan that season, they could not be separated on the day. Insigne put the hosts into a predictable lead on thirty-nine minutes, but this brought about a quick response from Milan and they were level before the half time whistle could blow thanks to a Bonaventura strike. Despite having more of the ball and creating more chances, Napoli could not convert and the game finished 1-1.
Stats
Napoli, who are undefeated in their last 19 home matches, have scored at least three goals in five of their previous six home games in Serie A.
Team News
Centre-back Lorenzo Tonelli is still unavailable due to injury after completing his summer move from Empoli, with another recent arrival, Emanuele Giaccherini, also out of this match.
Andrea Bertolacci is injured for AC Milan, while defender Gabriel Paletta misses out through suspension.
