AC Milan v Newcastle

AC Milan vs Newcastle Preview

This week also features the opening games of the group stage in this season's Champions League and this upcoming battle between AC Milan and their visitors, Newcastle United, at San Siro on Tuesday night with both teams looking to make a positive start to their group campaign.

AC Milan will need to dust themselves off in quick fashion for this opening game in Group F following their recent mauling at the hands of their fierce local rivals, Inter Milan, as the fellow tenants suffered a humiliating 5-1 loss and the hosts will be eager to set the record straight in this clash.

The Italian hosts had previously captured four wins on the trot in all competitions though, and AC Milan will be confident they can turn things around in this Champions League tie as they had racked up wins against Novara (club friendly), Bologna, Torino and most impressive of all, a 2-1 win away from home at Roma in Serie A.

AC Milan will just be likely to be happy to avoid Inter Milan though as they had also suffered a 3-0 defeat on aggregate against their rivals in last season's Champions League semi-final and having won four of their last six home ties in this competition, the hosts will be in reasonably confident mood.

Newcastle United not only avoided a fourth league defeat on the trot in the Premier League on the weekend but The Magpies also picked up all three points by way of recording a valuable 1-0 home win against Brentford which will give the north-east club a welcome and timely boost prior to this upcoming trip to Milan on Tuesday night.

Newcastle United had previously slumped to three losses on the trot in the English top flight with early worrying defeats at the hands of Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton respectively but Saturday's win against Brentford will give the visitors a boost as they return to European action where they'll be rubbing shoulders with the elite clubs on the European stage.

It's been 20 long years since Newcastle United last appeared in the Champions League and whilst it may be difficult to predict a winner in the straight win markets, the prospect of goals for both sides looks likely here as no fewer than eight of Newcastle United's last 10 away games in all competitions have resulted in goals for both teams.

AC Milan v Newcastle United Verdict

The recent 5-1 humiliation to local rivals, Inter Milan, is expected to serve as a wake-up call for AC Milan who will be desperate to put in a much better showing at home on Tuesday night while Newcastle have been involved in numerous away games where goals have featured for both teams.

Therefore, our main bet will be Both Teams To Score Yes @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.60

Correct score: 1-1 @ 7.00