AC Milan vs Spezia Prediction & Tips
AC Milan have won four competitive matches in a row, with the latest one resulting in former club idol Andriy Shevchenko losing his job as Genoa manager. This strong showing has increased the pressure on league leaders and fierce rivals Inter and has kept Milan’s dream of a first Serie A (SA) title alive since the 2010/11 season.
Things are looking good for the “Rossoneri” fans who will travel to the San Siro on Monday in the hope of seeing their team score three or more goals in SA for the fourth consecutive game for the first time since the autumn of 2011. Milan beat Spezia 3-0 at this stadium last season, and after scoring three times in eight of their 15 wins this SA campaign, fans have reason to expect.
Spezia are arguably at their best of the season, having avoided defeat in three of their last four games (G2, E1, P1), including wins in two important games against Napoli and a direct relegation rival. like Genoa (both 1-0) However, the Ligurian side are still close to the relegation places, so it is important to take points from this match.
Thiago Motta, visiting coach and former Inter player, is looking to guide his team to a third successive away win in the league for the first time since 2012, when Spezia were competing in the third division. However, despite registering two consecutive clean sheets on rival soil, the visitor remains the team that has conceded the most goals when playing away from their stadium in this SA campaign (average of 2.45 per game).
Players to watch: Defender Theo Hernandez has four goal contributions (two goals, two assists) in his last two appearances for Milan, each recorded after the break. Meanwhile, Simone Bastoni has scored and provided an assist in his last two starts for Spezia.
Featured Fact: With 71% of Milan’s SA goals being registered in the first half, this match could see plenty of action in the opening minutes.
AC Milan – Spezia FREE TIPS
AC Milan – Win @ 1.35
