Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
Last weekend, AC Milan missed a league fixture due to flooded conditions at Bologna's ground, while Napoli solidified their position at the top of the table following a draw between Inter Milan and Juventus (4:4). Further complicating matters for AC Milan against the Neapolitan side are the suspensions of Theo Hernández and Tijjani Reijnders, which were meant to be served in the cancelled match.
AC Milan
After the international break, AC Milan secured victories over Udinese (1:0) and Club Brugge (3:1), though they didn't look particularly convincing in either display. Against Udinese, they nearly conceded a draw, with two goals ruled out for offside, and managed only 1.02 xG (10-13 in shots). In the Champions League, the course of the match was heavily influenced by an early sending-off for the Belgian side, yet even with this advantage, Milan allowed the underdogs to level the score until a brace from Tijjani Reijnders, who will be absent on Tuesday.
Napoli
Following their victory over Lecce (1:0), Napoli extended their unbeaten run to nine matches (eight wins and a draw against Juventus 0:0). They rank second in Serie A for xGA (8.06) and are tied with Juventus for the fewest actual goals conceded (both with 5). On Saturday, Napoli rotated their starting lineup significantly, which means players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Matteo Politano, and Giacomo Raspadori will be in peak condition for their clash at San Siro.
AC Milan vs Napoli Prediction
In the previous campaign, AC Milan capitalised on Napoli's struggles, earning four points from their two Serie A meetings (2:2 and 1:0). However, the southern Italians are now well-organised and are unlikely to lose to a direct competitor this time around.
