AC Milan take on Sampdoria in Italy this weekend, with the hosts looking to extend their unbeaten run in Serie A with a win at the San Siro. However, with their opponents being on an excellent run of form themselves, it promises to be a close encounter in Milan this weekend.
Italian Serie A – AC Milan v Sampdoria – San Siro, Milan – Sunday 18th February – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 14/5 at Ladbrokes |
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AC Milan and Sampdoria go head-to-head at the San Siro this weekend, with just three points separating the duo in the standings ahead of kick-off. Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso looks to have got his team back on the right track after a difficult few months, while Sampdoria have been one of the leagues surprise packages so far. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with AC Milan.
AC Milan Team News & Form
Milan recorded an impressive 4-0 win away at SPAL over the weekend, however they remain 7th in the Serie A table. Despite losing eight times already this season, the hosts are currently on a five-match unbeaten run, which includes four victories. Manager Gattuso is still searching for a regular goalscorer in attack however, with neither Andre Silva or Nikola Kalinic having found their best form following summer moves to the San Siro. In fact, Milan have scored just 34 goals so far this season, meaning that they have the worst attacking record in the top-half of the table.
Sampdoria Team News & Form
Sampdoria registered a comfortable 2-0 win over Hellas Verona over the weekend, extending their unbeaten run in Serie A to five matches. The visitors currently sit sixth in the standings, with manager Marco Giampaolo having seen his side lose just seven times so far this season. Veteran striker Fabio Quagliarella has 17 Serie A goals to his name already, with the former Italian international set to provide a significant attacking threat to the Milan defence.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 28 times in the past, with Milan have won 15 of such encounters, as well as registering six draws in the process. However, Sampdoria came out on top by two goals to nil earlier in the season.
AC Milan v Sampdoria – Betting Odds and Predictions
As the home team this weekend, it comes as little surprise that it is AC Milan who are the favourites for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 13/20 at William Hill, while those looking to bet on an away win for Sampdoria can take advantage of 15/4 odds from the same bookmaker. Meanwhile, a draw between the duo is available at odds of 14/5 at Ladbrokes.
Top Betting Tip AC Milan v Sampdoria
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes, which is available at odds of 7/10 with William Hill.