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San Siro plays host to one of Serie A’s most enticing fixtures on Sunday evening, as Napoli travel north to face AC Milan. With both sides holding ambitions of contending for the Scudetto, there is little to separate them on paper. Yet digging deeper into current form, historical trends and tactical setups highlights opportunities to shape a strong Bet Builder. Each selection is supported by evidence from recent games and player roles.
Here’s our Bet Builder pick for AC Milan vs Napoli, which has been placed with Bet365:
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Reasoning This Bet Builder combines Napoli’s proven away record with the shooting abilities of two midfielders. De Bruyne’s precision from range and McTominay’s runs into advanced positions provide a strong chance of efforts on target, while Napoli’s consistency and head-to-head record at San Siro underpin the case for an away victory. | |
Napoli to Win
Napoli arrive at San Siro in buoyant mood, having taken maximum points from their opening four Serie A outings. Their resilience was on display against Pisa last Monday, where they emerged with a 3-2 victory despite an unconvincing performance. Antonio Conte’s side have shown the grit of champions, grinding out results even when not at their fluent best. Away from home, Napoli have been especially reliable under Conte, losing only twice in 21 league fixtures since his appointment.
Milan, meanwhile, are rebuilding under Allegri and have improved their defensive structure, yet they have struggled in this particular head-to-head. The Rossoneri have been defeated in seven of the last 12 league encounters with Napoli at San Siro, including a 2-0 reverse here last October. Although Milan boast momentum after recent clean sheets, Napoli’s attacking depth with Rasmus Hojlund leading the line and Kevin De Bruyne pulling strings in midfield tips the balance. Even with defensive absences such as Alessandro Buongiorno, Napoli’s winning mentality on the road makes them strong candidates for victory.
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Kevin De Bruyne: 1+ Shots on Target
The Belgian midfielder has quickly become integral to Napoli’s system, sitting just behind the striker but with license to drift into pockets of space. De Bruyne’s natural tendency is to unleash efforts from distance when defenders drop off, and he remains one of the most accurate strikers of a football in Europe. Against teams like Milan, who pack the central areas through Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot, De Bruyne often finds his shooting opportunities on the edge of the box rather than deeper in midfield. His return from injury has added both creativity and threat, as shown by his willingness to test goalkeepers early in games.
Maignan’s presence between the sticks means he may need something special to score, but the likelihood of at least one shot on target is high. Napoli’s transitions also suit him: when Hojlund pulls defenders away, space opens for De Bruyne to step forward and strike. This selection looks strong given both his role and track record.
Scott McTominay: 1+ Shots on Target
Operating slightly higher than a traditional holding midfielder, McTominay has been deployed by Conte as a box-to-box option who surges forward into dangerous positions. His late arrivals in the penalty area are a consistent feature, and he has shown a willingness to shoot when chances arise. In a midfield anchored by Lobotka, McTominay has licence to push on, particularly when Napoli seek to overload Milan’s back line. Milan’s structure under Allegri, while tight, can leave gaps at the top of the box when their wing-backs are pushed back. This is precisely the kind of space McTominay thrives on.
His physicality also allows him to compete for second balls, giving him further opportunities to attempt strikes from close range. Even if he does not score, the expectation is that he will hit the target at least once. His role in Conte’s system makes him an under-the-radar option but a valuable part of this Bet Builder.nge as well as inside the box, and given his form since the move, at least one effort on target seems very plausible.
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