Henry Roldán
One of the key matches taking place this Friday as part of the 29th round of the Serie A is the clash between Milan vs Empoli.
The Rossoneri are coming off an impressive 4-0 victory over league leaders Napoli, while the Blues secured a crucial 1-0 win over Lecce.
It is worth remembering that on matchday 8, these two teams met and Milan came out on top 1-3. Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the preview of this stellar match between Milan vs Empoli.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Juventus vs Verona Serie A Matchday 29 Game on April 7, 2023
- Where: Stadio San Siro – Milan, Italy.
- When: Friday, April 7, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Milan (-270) / Draw (+370) / Empoli (+650).
- Asian Handicap: Milan (-1.25, -120) / Empoli (+1.25, -115).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-145) / Under (+115).
- Both teams score: Yes (-110) / No (-115)
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
Betting on Milan
There’s no better way to bounce back from a rough moment than to defy all odds and ACHIEVE a consistent victory over the league leaders on their own stadium. And that’s exactly what Milan did last weekend, putting an end to their three-game winless streak with a stunning 4-0 victory over Napoli, a team that had suffered only one home defeat all season.
The win demonstrated that the reigning Serie A champions have the talent to challenge for the top spot in the Italian league, and that their success last season was no coincidence.
Moreover, the victory helped Stefano Pioli’s men maintain their position in the Champions League places, sitting in third place in the table with 51 points. It’s also worth noting that there’s only a seven-point gap between second-placed Lazio and sixth-placed Atalanta.
Therefore, it’s crucial for Milan‘s attacking line to be in top form for their upcoming clash with Empoli. Although it was the first time in 16 games that they scored more than three goals in a match, their tally of 48 goals scored so far this season is the second-highest in the league.
Milan will also have the advantage of playing at home, where they sit as the fourth-best team in the Serie A with 29 of 39 possible points.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan; Pierre Kalulu, Simon Kjær, Fikayo Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Sandro Tonali, Ismael Bennacer; Rade Krunic, Brahim Diaz, Rafael Leao; Olivier Giroud.
Betting on Empoli
It’s unlikely that Empoli will end up in the relegation zone this season, but with only 10 matches remaining, the Blues can’t afford to keep dropping points and slipping further down the league table.
Despite their win over Lecce last weekend, Empoli had previously gone eight matches without a victory, with two draws and six losses. Their poor form has left them in 14th place in the standings with 31 points, 12 points above Verona in the last relegation spot.
With just 25 goals scored, Paolo Zanetti’s men have the sixth-worst attack in Serie A and have yet to score more than two goals in a match this campaign. In fact, they have only managed to score two goals in five of their 28 games played.
This production has remained constant as visitors, averaging less than one goal per game with 12 goals in 14 games, and they have not won in their last four away games.
Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Samuele Perisan; Sebastiano Luperto, Fabiano Parisi, Ardian Ismajli, Petar Stojanovic; Razvan Marin, Filippo Bandinelli, Tommaso Baldanzi, Nicolas Haas; Martin Satriano, Francesco Caputo.
JefeBet Prediction
There is no way we can imagine that this Friday there could be a surprise at the San Siro with a Milan defeat at the hands of Empoli.
The Rossenero team is one of the highest scoring clubs in the championship, and while they have shown some inconsistencies on the road, at home things have changed with only two defeats suffered throughout the league campaign.
In addition, it is important for them to stay in the European places ahead of next week’s match against Napoli in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.
For their part, Empoli returned to winning ways, but were not convincing. The Blues are in free fall and with one of the worst attacks of the tournament will not be able to face the local fierceness.
Milan have also lost only one of their last ten meetings with Empoli and have won four in a row.
Prediction: Milan to win (MIL 2 – EMP 0).
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