Juventus tipped to edge AC Milan as both teams-to-score price stands at 1.84

Juventus are being backed to beat AC Milan in Sunday’s Serie A meeting, with the both-teams-to-score market priced at 1.84 by 1xBet.

The third round of Serie A features a meeting between two of Italy’s most successful and popular clubs at the Allianz Stadium. Both Juventus and AC Milan are attempting to return to the heights they have enjoyed in the past, but each has made a perfect start to the new league campaign.

Nasser Eddy, a consultant for NCI Sport and presenter of European Champions League coverage on Radio Nostalgie, has provided his assessment and betting predictions for the fixture. The preview initially refers to the match as taking place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 16:00 GMT, while the fixture details list it on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 18:45 GMT.

Juventus’ defensive platform

Juventus were among the busiest clubs in the transfer market during the summer. Their arrivals included Nick Woltemade, Pape Matar Sarr, Guglielmo Vicario and Randal Kolo Muani, who joined permanently from Paris Saint-Germain.

There have also been departures, the latest being Canada striker Jonathan David, who moved to Atletico Madrid on loan. David had started Juventus’ 2-0 win over Parma last Saturday.

The Bianconeri have won both of their opening Serie A matches without conceding a goal. That defensive strength was also evident during pre-season: Luciano Spalletti’s side have allowed only two goals in eight matches since returning to training in July and have suffered only one defeat, a 2-1 friendly loss to Inter Milan at the beginning of August.

Juventus have not always been spectacular. They have scored no more than twice in any of those eight matches, while seven of their 10 goals have come after half-time. However, they have generally secured the result or avoided defeat.

The match with AC Milan represents their first major competitive test of the season against a side with similarly high ambitions. Jeremie Boga and his team-mates will therefore be measured against one of the strongest opponents they have faced so far.

AC Milan’s costly rebuild

AC Milan have also invested heavily as they try to revive their fortunes. Their summer recruitment has included Portugal international Goncalo Ramos, promising winger Diego Moreira from RC Strasbourg and Spanish central defender Mario Gila, who arrived from Lazio.

The club have spent more than €150m, with those changes helping to offset the departures of Rafael Leao to Galatasaray and Alex Jimenez to Bournemouth.

So far, the early results have justified the outlay. The Rossoneri opened the campaign with a 2-1 victory away to Torino before beating Venezia 2-0 at home on Friday. Like Juventus, they have taken six points from their first two league games.

Those results have reassured supporters after an inconsistent pre-season in which AC Milan won once, drew twice and lost once. They have scored in every match since the summer restart.

Their attacking output has been particularly strong after the interval, with 10 of their 11 goals during that period arriving in the second half. Luka Modric and his team-mates have also shown a recurring weakness when they concede, often allowing the opposition to score first. That has happened in four of the five matches in which they have conceded since the start of the campaign.

Head-to-head record

The fixture is one of Italian football’s great classics, with almost 250 meetings between the sides. Looking at the past 50 encounters since the end of 2008, Juventus have held the upper hand, winning half of those matches.

AC Milan have recorded 11 victories during that period, while there have been 14 draws. The two most recent meetings, played last season, both ended level.

AC Milan’s last Serie A victory at Juventus’ home ground came in May 2023.

Player to watch: Jeremie Boga

Boga enjoyed a productive second half of last season after leaving OGC Nice and joining Juventus. The Italian club subsequently activated his purchase option, worth about €5m.

Spalletti has shown his confidence in the Cote d’Ivoire international by starting him in the recent victory over Parma. Boga was not selected for the latest Africa Cup of Nations or World Cup campaigns with the Elephants, and the Marseille-born player is determined to make a strong impression in 2026-27.

A consistent season could put him in the thoughts of Cote d’Ivoire’s new manager Herve Renard, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations at the end of the campaign a clear target.

Key statistics and betting prices

Juventus

– Six points from six in the opening two Serie A matches. – Two clean sheets in those games. – Two goals conceded and seven clean sheets in eight matches since the restart. – No more than two goals scored in any of those eight matches. – Seven of their 10 goals in that sequence have come in the second half. – Their recruitment has been described as shrewd.

AC Milan

– Six points from six in the opening two Serie A matches. – At least one goal scored in each of their six matches since the restart. – Ten of their 11 goals in that period have come after half-time. – They have conceded the opening goal in four of the five matches in which they have allowed a goal. – Their transfer window has combined major spending with several calculated gambles.

The key 1xBet prices are:

– Juventus to win: 2.16 – Both teams to score – yes: 1.84 – Half-time/full-time draw-Juventus: 4.9 – Correct score, Juventus to win 2-1: 8.5

The prediction is for a Juventus victory, based on home advantage, greater defensive consistency and their recent record against AC Milan. However, AC Milan’s regular scoring makes both teams finding the net an attractive selection at 1.84.

Because both sides have scored most of their goals after the interval, the forecast is for a goalless first half followed by a Juventus win in the second. A 2-1 home victory is also considered the most likely correct-score outcome.

Juventus and AC Milan are listed to meet on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 18:45 GMT.

Odds are subject to change.