AC Milan vs. Barcelona Score Prediction
Two huge European clubs will continue their preparations ahead of the start of the 2023-24 season on Tuesday evening. AC Milan and Barcelona lock horns at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Both sides will likely field strong starting line-ups. Both coaches will already have one eye on the crucial opening match of their respective seasons. You can find the latest soccer betting odds and our Milan vs Barcelona score prediction here.
AC Milan vs Barcelona
Location of the Game: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV.
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 1. 11:00 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN
Before making a Milan vs Barcelona score prediction this week, it’s worth considering that this is the first clash between the sides since 2018.
On that occasion, Milan landed a 1-0 win over their Spanish rivals in the U.S. However, Barcelona has won two of the previous four competitive clashes. This includes a 3-1 win at the Nou Camp in November 2013.
Milan is yet to win in pre-season this summer. And they come into the soccer matches this week after suffering a 4-3 penalty shootout loss against Juventus last Thursday. The sides were locked at 2-2 after 90 minutes, with the Milan efforts being scored by Malick Thiaw and Olivier Giroud.
The reigning champions of Spain bounced back from a humbling loss against Arsenal in the second match of their U.S. pre-season tour against Real Madrid. Ousmane Dembele opened the scoring after 15 minutes before goals in the second half were netted by Fermin Lopez Martin and Ferran Torres.
Milan still has just under a month before their 2023-24 Serie A season gets underway. However, there would be a slight disappointment that they are yet to win a match in pre-season to this point.
Stefano Pioli’s side will be gearing up for a third straight Champions League campaign, and fans of the Italian club will be hopeful of seeing some of their new signings play a part in Vegas.
One of their most exciting players will be American international Christian Pulisic, who will be looking to build on a solid outing for the Italian giants against Juventus last week.
Xavi was delighted to see his Barcelona team get back on track following a heavy loss against Arsenal in their opening match of pre-season. The Spanish champions could field a completely different eleven in Vegas. Which may not include Dembele, who could be set for a summer move to PSG.
However, fans will likely be treated to seeing a few of their signings. Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez both likely to retain their spots after impressive displays against Real Madrid over the weekend.
The Spanish giants will be among the popular free soccer picks for this friendly. And that is evident from the fact that they are available at -125. An AC Milan victory is considered an outside selection at +280, while the draw is also an unlikely result, priced up at +300.
Both Milan and Barcelona will be looking to build momentum ahead of the start of the new domestic season. However, Milan have looked disjointed in their opening matches, and they could be set to suffer a big defeat against the Spanish champions.
Therefore, we will be siding with a 3-0 win for the Spaniards for our Milan vs Barcelona score prediction this week.
- Final Score Prediction: AC Milan 0-3 Barcelona (+1400)
- Pick: Barcelona (-125)
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