Last Updated on January 2, 2024 3:23 pm by Erwin Noguera
The start of 2024 brings AC Milan a chance to close in on Inter and Juventus, as they take on one of Serie A’s weakest sides on matchday 19, Empoli.
Last matchday, the ‘Gli Azzurri’ drew 0-0 with Cagliari away and has six matches without a win, sinking in the table more.
‘Il Diavolo’ obtained three points with a 1-0 home win over Sassuolo, another of the teams fighting to avoid relegation.
When:
Saturday, January 6, 6:30 pm ET at the Stadio Carlo Castellani
Moneyline odds:
Empoli 5.09
Milan 1.71
Draw Offs:
4.21
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Why Bet on Empoli?
Empoli had clear that their fight this season was to evade relegation, but, so far, they are losing this battle due to their dismal position in the table. In their last game, they drew 0-0 away to Cagliari, one of their rivals to stay in the Italian top flight for another year.
This tie has the team in the penultimate place with only 13 points, one more than the last one, Salernitana, and one less than the last team achieving salvation, Hellas Verona. Empoli is the worst offense in Serie A, only scoring ten goals near the end of the campaign’s first half. On the other hand, their 30 goals against make them one of the most vulnerable defenses.
The team is on a six-game winless streak, drawing three of them. Their last win dates back to November 12th, more than a month and a half ago. They are the worst home team in Serie A, with only five points out of a possible 27.
Among the team’s absentees are Giuseppe Pezzella, Gabriele Guarino, and Bartosz Brerszynski.
Why Bet on AC Milan?
AC Milan was considered a contender for the Serie A title, but, so far, they have not been at the same level as Inter and Juventus, probably because the size and quality of the squad did not allow them to face the Champions League at the same time. Stefano Pioli’s side is coming from a 1-0 home win over Sassuolo in the last match, thanks to a goal by American Christian Pulisic.
These three points allowed the ‘Rossoneri’ to reach 36 points, nine points behind Inter and seven points behind Juventus. The team has scored 32 goals, the second-best offense in the league, only surpassed by the leader’s 42. On the other hand, their 20 goals against are their Achilles’ heel, indicating that the defense has not been at a high level.
With eight goals, Frenchman Olivier Giroud is the team’s top scorer, seven behind Lautaro Martinez in the race for the ‘Capocannoniere.’
Finally, the ‘Rossoneri’ have 15 points in nine away games, and have injured Mattia Caldara, Piere Kalulu, Yunus Musah, Noah Okaford, Marco Pellegrino, Tommaso Pobega, Malick Thiaw, and Fikayo Tomori.
Final Betting Analysis: Empoli vs. AC Milan
Empoli is one of the worst teams in Italian soccer, and at home, they have left much to desire. As a result, the win will end up in the hands of Milan, who hopes to get, at least, close to the second place.
The numbers at 1XBET have Milan as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 1.71, while Empoli has 5.09, and the draw is at 4.21.
The last time Pioli’s team visited Empoli, they won 3-1, with goals from Ante Rebic, Rafael Leao, and Foude Ballo-Toure.
Go for a win in AC Milan’s Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.71, you will gain $71 for a total payout of $171.
Empoli vs. AC Milan Betting Pick: AC Milan
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