AC Milan take on the visitors Juventus in the round 9 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Sunday, October 22nd at Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro – Milan).
Under Stefano Pioli, the Rossoneri have been delivering decent results, although they are not the most stable. Last year's Serie A win was undoubtedly a highlight. However, they struggled to return to the Champions League, finishing last in their group. In the 2022/2023 season, the Red and Blacks reached the Champions League semifinals, but their performance in Serie A took a significant hit. They not only failed to defend their title but also finished fifth. Their current presence in the Champions League is a consequence of a 10-point penalty imposed on Juventus, allowing Milan to formally move into the top 4 of Serie A. Currently, Milan leaves a somewhat mixed impression. They managed goalless draws against Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund, and in Serie A, they suffered a 1-5 loss to Inter in the derby. However, they won all other 7 matches, securing their sole leadership.
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Juventus deals with non-footballing circumstances. In 2020, The Old Lady secured their 9th consecutive Serie A title. However, there was a subsequent decline, with the club finishing in fourth place with significant struggles in the following seasons. They managed to make a comeback last season. While they couldn't challenge Napoli for the top spot, they had a chance to become vice-champions. However, their 10-point penalty and subsequent suspension from European competitions by UEFA hindered their progress. Recognizing the complications in their financial situation, Juventus had to reduce their squad, including the departure of their captain, Bonucci. Nonetheless, Allegri's team performed admirably and had a relatively good start to the season. They only had one loss, a 2-4 defeat to Sassuolo with an epic own goal, in eight matches. They also drew with Bologna and Atalanta but won all five other matches, placing them 3rd, ahead of a couple of familiar rivals from Milan. There's a chance to close the gap further, but a new concern has arisen: Fagioli has become the first player to be implicated in betting. The investigation is ongoing, with players from various clubs involved.
In their last nine direct encounters, The Old Lady has secured only one victory, and that was back in January two years ago. In the 2022/2023 season, Milan won both meetings. The Red and Blacks may well continue their successful run. However, to be on the safe side, let's place our bet on the hosts with a zero handicap.
Prediction for the match: AC Milan to win with 0.0 handicap.
