AC Milan vs Benfica Predictions

• Benfica have scored 21 times in their first six league games this season
• Over 2.5 landed in five of Benfica’s six qualifiers this summer, and they conceded in each of their last five
• Milan have scored twice in three of their first four matches under Ruben Amorim, keeping one clean sheet

Free-scoring Benfica can test Amorim’s Milan

AC Milan enter the Europa League aiming to lift the trophy for the first time, and they begin their campaign against a Benfica side that also ranks among the contenders.

Ruben Amorim enjoyed a bright start to his reign in Milan, with victories over Torino and Venezia following a satisfying 4-2 preseason victory over his old side, Manchester United. However, the Rossoneri have shared score draws with Juventus and Lazio across their last two matches, showing they’re a little fragile at the back.

Benfica are also under new management, with Marco Silva taking charge following his departure from Fulham. The Eagles have been in incredible scoring form under him, netting 21 times across their first six league matches, while five of their six Europa League qualifiers featured at least three goals.

Benfica’s European games have shown some issues, as they’ve conceded in each of their last five Europa League matches. The Eagles lost 2-1 at St Gallen and drew 1-1 at Hearts on their way to making the League Phase, and now they meet a Milan side that has scored twice in three of their first four matches under Amorim.