It’s the return of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday and there’s a mouth-watering clash and a repeat of the legendary 2005 final as AC Milan host Liverpool at the San Siro. Two European heavyweights will do battle at 8pm on Tuesday and it’s set to be an epic encounter as both sides look to kick off their European campaign with a win.
Despite suffering a shock 1-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest at the weekend, Liverpool will start the 19/20 favourites with the Betfair Sportsbook, while Milan are 14/5 with bet365, with the draw available a shade bigger at 29/10. We preview the AC Milan vs Liverpool clash and pick out our best bets.
AC Milan v Liverpool Tips
Tip #1 – Liverpool to be leading after 10 minutes @ 11/2 with Paddy Power
Arne Slot’s 100% record in the Premier League came to an abrupt end on Saturday afternoon as the Reds suffered a loss to Nottingham Forest. Keen to bounce back from that shambolic result the Merseysiders are sure to fly out of the traps on Tuesday night. Milan were impressive 4-0 winners at the weekend over Venezia, but they may not be prepared for the onslaught Liverpool are likely to unleash from the first whistle.
Paddy Power are offering 11/2 for Liverpool to be leading after 10 minutes and this looks a solid bet for punters looking to back Slot’s men to get back to winning ways. Liverpool aren’t a team to grind out results, so they may just go for the jugular and look to get Milan on the back foot from minute one.
Tip #2 – Trent Alexander-Arnold 1+Assist & 1 Shot On Target From Outside Box @ 20/1 with Sky Bet
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been impressive this season and his ability to unlock an opponent’s defence with one pass is brilliant. Sure to cause trouble down the right-hand side, as well as when he drifts into midfield you have to fancy him to net an assist in the game. Add in his will to shoot from long range then if you add for the England international to have one shot on target from outside box then the 20/1 from Sky Bet for those two things to happen looks decent value.
AC Milan Performances So Far
It was a shaky start to the season for Milan with two draws against Torino and Lazio, while a defeat to Parma was disappointing. Showing their class with a 4-0 romp over Venezia they will look to build on that effort on Tuesday night.
AC Milan Results So Far
AC Milan 4-0 Venezia
Lazio 2-2 AC Milan
Parma 2-1 AC Milan
AC Milan 2-2 Torino
Liverpool Performances So Far
Three wins and three clean sheets kicked off Liverpool’s fine start to the league season, but a bump in the road at home to Nottingham Forest saw them slip behind leaders Manchester City. They will be eager to emulate their fine 3-0 win over bitter rivals Manchester United on Tuesday and they are sure to be wounded after the weekend loss.
Liverpool Results So Far
Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest
Manchester United 0-3 Liverpool
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool