With Arsenal making the trip across London on Monday night when they meet Crystal Palace, we certainly have a stacked schedule on our hands.
With the likes of AC Milan also opening the new Serie A campaign, we have found a pair of intriguing tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
19:45 Bologna vs AC Milan
While AC Milan might have gained a string of plaudits last season as they reached the Champions League semi-finals, Monday’s guests failed to find much domestic stability on either side of the World Cup’s winter break. However, eventually clinching what was a crucial top-four ticket, the Rossoneri will be hoping to open the 2023/24 campaign with an early statement here.
Signing off their pre-season preparations earlier in the month as they landed an action-packed 4-2 victory against lower-league Novara, Stefano Pioli’s men will be dreaming of the chance to reclaim their Serie A crown this time around.
Ending last season in the midst of a flurry and winning each of their final three Serie A appearances by an aggregate score of 9-2, AC should also be excited by an eye-catching record against Monday’s hosts.
In fact, along with taking four points from their back-to-back Serie A showdowns last season, it should also be noted that Pioli’s men are remarkably unbeaten in each of their last 15 straight meetings against the Greyhounds across all formats a run that stems all the way back to January 2016.
While Bologna might have shocked many as they landed a top-half finish among Italy’s elite last season, Monday’s hosts will be more than aware that they face a stern season-opener here.
Mustering just a pair of wins from any of their final nine domestic appearances when signing off the 2022/23 campaign, Thiago Motta’s men also showed some extended inconsistencies in front of their own supporters.
It is worth highlighting, winning just a trio of their last 11 Serie A contests at the Stadio Renato Dall Ara and failing to secure back-to-back home victories in 2023, we are expecting an away win on Monday night.
Betting Tip: AC Milan win @ 1/1 with
20:00 Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Suffering Premier League title heartbreak last season as they missed out on the chance to get their hands on a first domestic crown since 2004, it is no secret that Arsenal have their sights set on mounting another genuine charge this time around. Really breaking the bank this summer, the Gunners will certainly make the trip across London on Monday night confident of making another statement.
Opening the 2023/24 campaign with a lively 2-1 victory at home against Nottingham Forest last weekend, Mikel Arteta’s young squad have only continued to gain a string of plaudits over the past 18 months.
Cruising their way to a lucrative Champions League return last season and with the mood around the Emirates at a continued high, Arsenal should also be excited by a stellar record against Monday’s opponents.
Landing a routine 4-1 romp when they welcomed Crystal Palace to north London back on March 19th, Arteta’s side secured back-to-back Premier League victories against the Eagles last season.
Although the Gunners might have shown some inconsistencies on the road when signing off the 2022/23 campaign, Arsenal are rightfully tipped as a standout contender here.
However, watching Palace get their own Premier League adventure underway with a gritty 1-0 win away at top-flight returners Sheffield United, Monday’s hosts have certainly made a string of improvements since they welcomed Roy Hodgson back to the club.
Losing just a pair of their final 10 Premier League appearances last season, the former England boss now has his sights firmly set on guiding Palace to a top-half finish this time around.
However, it should be noted, suffering a 2-0 loss when they welcomed the Gunners to Selhurst Park back on the opening weekend last season, we are expecting a similar outcome here.
Betting Tip: Arsenal win Under 4.5 goals @ 1/1 with
Monday s Daily Double
Bologna vs AC Milan AC Milan win @ 1/1
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Arsenal win Under 4.5 goals @ 1/1
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