Milan vs Torino prediction and betting tips - August 17, 2024
In the opening round of the Italian Serie A, AC Milan will face Torino. The match will be held at San Siro on Saturday, August 17. The game is scheduled to start at 20:45 Central European Time. The prediction for this match is provided by Dailysports experts.
AC Milan
AC Milan enters the new season as the runner-up and has had a strong pre-season, including victories over Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester City.
The team has bid farewell to Giroud but made some notable signings, including Morata, Pavlovich, and Emerson Royal. Additionally, there has been a change on the coaching staff, with Paulo Fonseca taking over as the new head coach.
Torino
Torino also underwent significant changes this summer. Buongiorno was sold to Napoli for a substantial fee, and Ricardo Rodriguez left as a free agent for Betis.
Torino bought out the contract of Zapata and signed another forward, Che Adams, on a free transfer. There has also been a coaching change, with Paolo Vanoli replacing Ivan Juric, who had managed the team for the past three years. Vanoli led Venezia to Serie A promotion in the spring.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- Milan only conceded in one match during their summer friendlies.
- Torino has already started the new season, winning 2:0 against Cosenza in the Coppa Italia.
- Torino has not beaten Milan at San Siro since 2000.
AC Milan — Torino Prediction
Fans expect Milan to contend for the Scudetto this season. A successful start is crucial for the team, especially with this being the first match under the new coach. I believe Milan will have a slight advantage and recommend betting on a home win for the Rossoneri.