The world’s most-watched sporting competition returns this week as the round of 16 gets underway in the UEFA Champions League. A romantic trip awaits Tottenham fans on Valentine’s Day as Spurs travel to the San Siro to take on AC Milan. However, there will likely be no love lost between the two sides, with both gunning for a place in the last eight.
The North London giants currently boast an unbeaten record against Milan. The Italian side will be looking to mark their return to the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time since 2014 with a famous win.
The latest AC Milan vs Tottenham Hotspur odds can be found here. Also, you can find the latest Champions League odds for the UCL games today.
AC Milan vs. Tottenham Hotspur Odds
The AC Milan vs Tottenham Hotspur odds certainly shows how close these sides match up. However, it’s the hosts that are the narrow favorites to win the first leg at +145. Spurs is a +190 chance to pick up a famous win at the San Siro. Meanwhile, the draw is available at +230.
Bookmakers find it hard to separate the total goals in the game, with over 2.5 being priced up at -110, which is the same as under 2.5 goals. Both teams to score could be a popular selection, and that’s available at -143.
AC Milan vs. Tottenham Hotspur Matchup Information
AC Milan vs Tottenham Hotspur
Location of the Game: San Siro, Milan, Italy.
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 14, 2023. 3:00 PM ET.
How To Watch: CBS Network
AC Milan vs. Tottenham Hotspur Betting Preview
AC Milan
It will be a memorable night in the Champions League for AC Milan on Tuesday. They are returning to the knockout stages for the first time since the 2013-14 season.
On that occasion, they were eliminated at this stage, as they lost 5-1 on aggregate against Atletico Madrid. In truth, Milan’s record in the Champions League knockout stages has been fairly weak in recent history, as they have failed to score in nine of their previous 14 matches.
The AC Milan schedule will show their recent struggles, but they recently ended a three-game losing run following a victory over Torino last week. Milan has shown their fighting qualities already in the Champions League this term, as they finished second in the Champions League standings in Group E.
However, Milan was easily beaten in both games that they played against Premier League side Chelsea. In the game between the sides at the San Siro, the Blues recorded a 2-0 win. But victories over Dinamo Zagreb and Red Bull Salzburg in their final two fixtures ensured their passage through as runners-up in Group E.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur will likely not be fearful of this showdown against Milan, as they have failed to lose in all four previous meetings. Spurs have claimed two victories over that period and progressed from their previous meeting against Milan at this stage in the 2010-11 season. Manager Antonio Conte also boasts an excellent record against the Serie A champions, as he has won eight of his previous nine showdowns.
Over that period, Conte’s sides have won the previous three without conceding a goal. Tottenham’s only win at the San Siro was secured against Milan, but each of their other previous two visits ended in defeat against Inter Milan. Overall, Gareth Bale has scored 60% of their goals at the famous Italian stadium.
Tottenham needed their fair share of luck to reach this stage, as many would have included elimination in the Tottenham Hotspur prediction after three rounds of games. However, victories over Eintracht Frankfurt and Marseille in their final three games ensured their top-spot finish.
AC Milan vs. Tottenham Hotspur Betting Picks
The AC Milan vs Tottenham Hotspur odds highlights how crucial this opening leg will be in the Champions League. However, we find it difficult to look past the dominant record that Conte’s sides have against the Italian giants.
Spurs will be without a number of key stars, but we expect to see a strong defensive display on Tuesday. Therefore, we will be taking a chance on a draw, and a 0-0 stalemate could be a likely outcome.
Pick: Draw (+230)
Pick: 0-0 (+900)
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