AC Milan vs Newcastle Predictions & Tips - Tough Start for Magpies in Champions League Opener

By Alex Waite

18 Sep 2023

Alex Waite 18 Sep 2023

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AC Milan vs Newcastle predictions for Tuesday’s Champions League match
The fixture is being played at the San Siro (17:45 BST)
Can Milan make it three home wins from three?

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Newcastle have lost their last 2 away matches (Getty Images)

AC Milan vs Newcastle Predictions

AC Milan have started the new season well and have beaten some top sides in Serie A. Newcastle have been second-best against leading Premier League teams recently and a narrow Milan win is expected.

AC Milan vs Newcastle Predictions
Head-to-Head
AC Milan Form
AC Milan Injuries & Team News
Newcastle Form
Newcastle Injuries & Team News

AC Milan have won 4 of their last 5 matches
Newcastle have lost their last 2 away matches

Head-to-Head

This will be the first competitive meeting between AC Milan and Newcastle.

AC Milan Form

AC Milan have won four of their last five matches in all competitions and lost one.

The Rossoneri have won three of their opening four Serie A matches. Victories came against Bologna (2-0), Torino (4-1) and Roma (2-1) before a 5-1 loss against Inter Milan.

Stefano Pioli’s side were outplayed against Inter on Saturday with 9-14 shots. Milan were 2-0 down at half time and Rafael Leão pulled a goal back before Rossoneri conceded three late on.

AC Milan Injuries & Team News

Defender Pierre Kalulu and midfielder Ismaël Bennacer are out.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle have lost three of their opening five Premier League matches, including their two away fixtures.

Eddie Howe’s side lost at Man City (1-0), Brighton (3-1) and at home against Liverpool (2-1). The losses came either side of home victories against Aston Villa (5-1) and Brentford (1-0).

Newcastle edged Brentford to a 1-0 win last time out. Callum Wilson scored a second half winner after the Magpies had 1.5-0.63 expected goals.

Newcastle Injuries & Team News

Defenders Emil Krafth and Javier Manquillo and midfielder Joe Willock are out.

Verdict

AC Milan v Newcastle

AC Milan have shown their quality at home already this season and Newcastle have been unconvincing against strong sides. The Rossoneri can make a winning start in Group F.