Henry Roldán
The fight in Serie A for the European places is red-hot and on matchday 22, which starts next Friday, we will have a crucial match when Milan vs Torino face each other.
The Rossoneri are going through a very delicate moment and have just lost 1-0 against Inter in the Derby della Madonnina. For their part, the Toro won against Udinese with a 1-0 scoreline.
The two teams have already faced each other several times this campaign. The first of these was on matchday 12, with Torino winning 2-1, while the second was on January 11, in the Coppa Italia, also with Torino winning, in extra time, by 0-1. Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the preview of the match between Milan vs Torino.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Milan vs Torino Serie A Matchday 22 Game on February 10, 2023
- Where: Stadio San Siro – Milan, Italy.
- When: Friday, February 10, 2023, 2:45 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Milan (-124) / Tie (+260) / Torino (+350).
- Asian Handicap: Milan (-0.5, -122) / Torino (+0.5, +102).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-105) / Under (-120).
- Both teams score: Yes (-114) / No (-110)
All odds shown are courtesy of Unibet.
Betting on A.C. Milan
After battling head-to-head with Napoli for the Serie A lead, Milan have fallen dramatically and are even in danger of being left out of European competition next season.
Italy’s reigning champion has three consecutive defeats and five games without a win, and is now in sixth place in the table with 38 points, occupying the Conference League place, eight points ahead of their closest challengers, Torino.
That is why a win this Friday, at home, would give them a considerable cushion to consolidate their place in the European places, and it would also keep them in contention for the Europa League or Champions League, as there are only five points between second and sixth place.
In front of their home fans this season, Milan have taken 22 points from a possible 30 and in 10 games have lost just twice. They are also the second Serie A team to have scored the most goals at home (24), although their goals conceded quota rose to 16 after the 2-5 defeat against Sassuolo.
It’s precisely these defensive problems that have led to Milan’s poor performance. In the six games played since the return from the World Cup break, they have not kept a clean sheet and have conceded a total of 15 goals, the same number they had scored in the first 15 games of the season .
Probable lineup (3-5-2): Ciprian Tatarusanu; Pierre Kalulu, Simon Kjær, Matteo Gabbia; Theo Hernandez, Sandro Tonali, Rade Krunic; Alexis Saelemaekers, Brahim Diaz; Divock Origi, Olivier Giroud.
Betting on Torino FC
Torino has been making steady progress in the standings, and Friday’s game is likely to be the most crucial of the season so far. With three consecutive unbeaten games and only one loss in their last eight, Torino has thrown themselves into the race for a European spot. Currently sitting with 30 points, they trail Milan and Atalanta who are in sixth and fifth place, respectively, by eight points.
Therefore, a win at home against Milan is imperative for Ivan Juric’s side, as it would bring them within five points of their opponents. Conversely, a loss would be a major setback, potentially pushing them back 11 points with 16 matches remaining.
Aside from their good record against the Rossoneri this season, Torino also boasts a strong away record with four unbeaten games (one win and three draws), and have a total of 15 points from 11 matches, the eighth-best total in Serie A.
Probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Vanja Milinkovic-Savic; Koffi Djidji, Ricardo Rodriguez, Alessandro Buongiorno; Wilfried Singo, Samuele Ricci, Karol Linetty, Mergim Vojvoda; Aleksey Miranchuk, Yann Karamoh; Antonio Sanabria.
JefeBet Prediction
With 17 rounds of the Serie A season still to go, Milan and Torino are already playing their final match at the San Siro on Friday. The Rossoneri are one of the best home teams in the league, but the bad moment they are living with a worrying offensive drought and a lot of confusion in defense, doesn’t guarantee them a success in front of their fans.
For their part, the Toro has already beaten Milan twice this campaign and has gradually improved its defense. Taking into account the attacking problems of their opponents, this is definitely something that could help them.
In terms of head-to-head meetings, six of their last eight official encounters have seen fewer than three goals, with five wins for Milan, one draw and two victories for Torino.
Prediction: Both teams score (MIL 2 – TOR 1).
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