Napoli v AC Milan

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Arguably, the best of the Serie A action this weekend features this upcoming clash between Napoli and AC Milan which also happens to be a top four encounter on Sunday evening at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with Napoli seeking a third win on the trot in all competitions while AC Milan will be keen to bounce back from their recent defeat at the hands of Juventus.

Following recent back-to-back defeats to Real Madrid in the Champions League and Fiorentina in Serie A in the form of 3-2 and 3-1 losses respectively, Napoli have steadied the ship by picking up two wins on the trot with a 3-1 victory away from home at Verona and a midweek 1-0 win on the road at Union Berlin in the Champions League.

Napoli will now return to the more familiar surroundings of their Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for this keenly anticipated fixture with AC Milan in confident mood although two losses in their last three home games may persuade us to explore the goals markets here.

Indeed, no fewer than seven of Napoli's nine league games to date have resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored and further goals look likely on Sunday too.

AC Milan's recent impressive four-match winning streak was brought to a sudden halt last weekend when they were handed a 1-0 defeat at home to Juventus which resulted in AC Milan relinquishing their position at the top of the Serie A table ahead of this tough looking trip to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Sunday's clash with Napoli.

The visitors had previously gained wins over Verona, Cagliari, Lazio and Genoa respectively which had helped lift AC Milan into top spot in the Serie A standings although despite their recent loss, AC Milan only trail their fierce rivals by a single point heading into Sunday's encounter.

AC Milan haven't bothered with draws so far this season as Stefano Pioli's side have won seven of their nine games overall to date and suffered just two defeats as the visitors have staked an early claim for at least a possible top four finish, if not a tilt at the Scudetto.

The away side have also won four of their five away games so far this season while goals have also featured with three of AC Milan's five games on the road producing three goals or more.

Napoli v AC Milan Verdict

There's not much to separate these two clubs as they prepare for this mouthwatering clash on Sunday and indeed, both sides could ultimately cancel each other out as they may be happy to gain a point than to lose three points to their opponents.

Goals also look likely here, so a high-scoring draw may be on the cards in this one.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.40

Correct score: 2-2 @ 13.00