AC Milan take on Chievo in Serie A this weekend, with the hosts looking to make it five consecutive wins in the Italian top-flight. Gennaro Gattuso’s men are now within touching distance of a Champions League qualifying position, with the Italian giants the firm favourites to extend their winning run. However, with opponents Chievo fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table, Milan may well not have things all their own way this weekend.
Italian Serie A – San Siro, Milan – Saturday 18th March – 14:00 UK Time
AC Milan vs Chievo Match Preview
AC Milan host Chievo on Sunday afternoon, with the Italian giants hoping to keep up their impressive run of recent form in the league in front of their home fans at the San Siro. However, Chievo will be doing all they can to cause an upset this weekend, despite having won only one of their last five league outings. For those still unsure of who to pick when placing a bet ahead of kick-off, be sure to check out our top tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two sides, starting with Italian giant’s AC Milan.
AC Milan Team News & Form
Milan earned a narrow 1-0 away win over Genoa last time around, extending their winning streak in Serie A to four matches. Gattuso and his men now sit just five points behind rivals Inter in the standings, with a game in hand on Roma just ahead of them. Despite struggling in front of goal throughout the campaign, Milan have now gone four matches without conceding a single goal, with Leonardo Bonucci finally starting to show his quality in a red and black shirt. Elsewhere, Spanish attacker Suso is likely to be a major threat in the final third for the hosts.
Chievo Team News & Form
Chievo have suffered consecutive 1-0 defeats against Hellas Verona and Fiorentina, leaving them in 15th position in the standings. The visitors have won just six matches all season long, with just a single point separating themselves and the relegation zone. Striker Roberto Inglese has seven Serie A goals to his name however, with the on-loan Napoli man hoping to add to his tally at the San Siro this weekend.
AC Milan vs Chievo Head to Head
The two teams have met 26 times in the past, with AC Milan having won 21 of such meetings, as well as registering four draws. In fact, Milan have won the last three meetings between the duo, including a 4-1 success away from home earlier in the season.
AC Milan vs Chievo Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their recent form and status as the home team this weekend, it comes as little surprise that it is Milan who are the firm favourites for victory in the odds from major bookies. Those looking to back the home side can take advantage of odds of 4/11 with Ladbrokes, while the visitors are available at odds of 17/2 with the same bookmaker.
AC Milan vs Chievo Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Milan to keep a clean sheet on Saturday, which is available at odds 8/11 ahead of kick-off at Ladbrokes.