Milan
- Milan have won three of their last five in all competitions, including a 3-2 win at Torino FC last time out.
- The Rossoneri are once again top of the table with 31 points from 14 matches.
Sassuolo
- Sassuolo have won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five matches but came into this game on the back of a 3-1 home win against Fiorentina.
- The visitors are eighth in Serie A, having picked up 20 points from 14 matches this season.
Head-to-Head
This AC Milan vs Sassuolo prediction focuses on the significance of home advantage, which has been a factor in this matchup in the last few seasons, with AC Milan winning two of the last three meetings, including a 6-1 Coppa Italia thrashing of Sassuolo here last season.
Key Players
- Milan’s Christian Pulisic is the main danger man for the Rossoneri, having scored seven Serie A goals this season from nine appearances - three of them in Milan’s last eight.
- Rafael Leão is also a big threat from the flank, his pace and creativity stretching the defense and creating space for his teammates.
- Andrea Pinamonti is Sassuolo's focal point up front and has four Serie A goals this term.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers have made Milan very clear favorites for this match and that’s fair enough given the home advantage and the superior firepower at Allegri’s disposal.
- The odds on goals look good here, with Over 2.5 at 1.86 and both teams to score at 1.75. For those interested, our AC Milan vs Sassuolo betting tips highlight these as appealing options for punters.
Prediction
Backing the hosts to take all three points should be the way to go as they are likely to dominate possession, while Sassuolo ’s attacking threat could make it an entertaining game for the neutral.
