Crotone VS AC Milan Match Prediction

Crotone and Milan had never previously met in the league before last season, when Milan won 2-1 at home but Crotone sealed a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture on their way to the final-day survival. 

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Crotone vs AC Milan Betting Tips

Crotone held Milan to a 1-1 draw in this fixture last season during their incredible end to the season, but this is a new-look Milan team with big ambitions.

The six goals they put past Shkendija in midweek is a sign of what to expect from the Rossoneri this season, and while Crotone enjoyed a stunning finish to last season they will be up against it on Sunday night.

Andre Silva has made a goalscoring start to life at Milan, while Leonardo Bonucci adds defensive strength that was missing last season, leading a new-look back four.

After such investment over the summer, anything less than a win would be a disappointment for Milan. Crotone will do better than Shkendija did, but you can still confidently back a big Milan win to nil.

Crotone vs AC Milan Recommended bets with odds

AC Milan are 4/7 favourites to beat Crotone with Bet365, William Hill and Ladbrokes, but they are 8/5 to do it to nil with William Hill.

Given their new-look defence, led by Leonardo Bonucci, that looks a good bet – especially with Crotone having been unable to retain last season’s top scorer Diego Falcinelli.

After his double in the Europa League, Andre Silva is 15/8 to score at any time with Betfair.

Crotone vs AC Milan Prediction

AC Milan will expect nothing less than a comfortable win, with a clean sheet from their new-look back four to boot.

Correct score prediction: Crotone 0-3 AC Milan

Team News

Marcello Trotta – who came off the bench to score in the Coppa Italia against Picenza – could be in line to start as he starts his second consecutive loan spell from Sassuolo. Mariano Julio Izco could make his league debut in midfield.

Key Players

With last season’s top scorer Diego Falcinelli returning to parent club Sassuolo, somebody needs to step up to replace him up front. Marcelo Trotta scored in the Coppa Italia win against Picenza and could be an important figure this season.

Team Form

After an unbeaten pre-season, Crotone got their Coppa Italia campaing off to the best start by beating Piacenza 2-1.

Crotone Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-3-3

Team News

Milan warmed up for the coming season with a 6-0 win against Shkendija in their Europa League play-off, and the same team could start at Crotone, with Andre Silva, Fabio Borini and Leonardo Bonucci all set for Milan league debuts. Alessio Romagnoli and Lucas Biglia are out injured, while Gabriel Paletta is suspended.

Key Players

Andre Silva scored twice against Shkendija, while he also laid one on for a team-mate, with the former Porto man taking to life at his new club from the very start.

Team Form

Milan lost their final pre-season friendly to Real Betis, but either side of that they beat Craiova over two legs to reach the Europa League play-off, and have all-but-reached the group stages after a comfortable win against Shkendija.

AC Milan Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-3-3

Crotone would not have expected to even be here with ten games to play last season, and yet their stunning run of form - including a 1-1 draw with Milan - turned things round. Milan have spent heavily this summer, however, and their trip to Crotone should end with a big away win.

Crotone have lost just one of their last ten competitive matches, and that was against champions elect Juventus last season.