Milan-Liverpool. Without Klopp there is nothing to do in the Champions League
Alexey Anisimov September 16, 2024, 19:00 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
At least in Italy.
We’ve been waiting! The new Champions League season starts this week. And even in an updated format. On September 17, among others, Italian Milan and English Liverpool will compete for valuable points in the general classification. The match will be held at the San Siro stadium in Milan, kick-off is scheduled for 22:00 Moscow time.
What bookmakers expect from the Champions League match Milan – Liverpool on September 17, 2024
Bookmakers give a clear preference to guests in their predictions. Liverpool’s victory is offered to bet at odds of 1.95, which can be represented as a probability of 51%. The probability of Milan’s victory is proportional to the probability of a draw and is presented by bookmakers with a coefficient of 4.10, approximately 24% probability.
At the same time, analysts expect a high return in the match of the 1st round of the Champions League general phase. A total of over 2.5 goals is estimated at a rate of 1.60, and a total of under 2.5 goals is estimated at a rate of 2.43. If both teams score, the rate will be 1.56. And the most likely result, despite Liverpool’s advantage, is 1:1.
Analysis and prediction for the match of the 1st round of the Champions League “Milan” – “Liverpool” (09/17/2024)
Liverpool could be considered the favourites for the upcoming match, if it weren’t for one “but”. The English club had a great start to the season under the leadership of the new coach. They won three games in the first three rounds of the English championship, all of them cleanly. Of course, the away defeat of Manchester United at Old Trafford (3-0) stands out.
However, in the last match against Nottingham, Arne Slot made a mistake with the line-up and apparently relied too much on possession, which is why they suffered a 0-1 home defeat at Anfield. The coaching staff probably sacrificed this match to prepare for the Champions League. But confidence is lost.
Milan will play on their own ground, at San Siro. This means that they will be guaranteed support from the crowd and pressure on their opponents. In general, the club’s results at the start of the season are not the best, it must be admitted. But the international break in September was beneficial. Last weekend, the Milanese defeated Venezia (4-0) in the Italian championship.
The most interesting thing, though, is that all four goals were scored before the 30th minute of the first half. That is, the Rossoneri got the result before the break and then finished the match calmly. This allowed coach Paulo Fonseca to replace his leaders early and give them a rest, while also giving Alvaro Morata and others playing time.
These small advantages, of course, play in favour of the recipient. Liverpool will certainly adapt to the first match of the Champions League general phase. However, for the players who still need to arrive from England, this match will be the second in 80 hours. And therefore, it is not worth talking with confidence about their victory yet.
You can even take a risk and check the 1X bet, the odds are normal. The fact is that Milan avoided defeat in four previous games against English clubs in the Champions League. Yes, the Italian club did not play well against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. But now it is not the German who is in charge.
Tender: Milan does not lose by 1.92.
