Top-flight returnees Leeds United are finishing off their pre-season preparations ahead of the start of the Premier League season with a glamour tie against seven-time European champions AC Milan at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this weekend.
The clash gives United one last chance to fine tune their preparations before they start life back in the big time with a home clash against Everton on August 18.
The Sporting News has you covered with a full preview and the latest tips and odds for this one. Check out our best bets and tips below.
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Leeds vs. AC Milan pre-season friendly prediction
Leeds have enjoyed a steady pre-season thus far, with a couple of draws against Manchester United and Villarreal, whilst AC Milan’s prep has been mixed but they were recently relentless in a 9-0 demolition of Perth Glory.
Despite that victory for the Rossoneri, a draw would still seem a good value bet here to make it three from three in that regard for Leeds, and that is priced up at 13/5 with Bet365 Leeds to win is 21/10, while Milan are valued at 23/10.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Leeds 1-1 AC Milan
- The draw is rated as a 27.8% implied chance for Leeds vs. AC Milan by Bet365 for this pre-season friendly
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Leeds vs. AC Milan predicted lineups
Leeds predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Meslier (GK) — Byram, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson — Longstaff, Stach — James, Aaronson, Gnonto — Piroe
Injured: Perri (doubt), Bornauw (calf, doubt), Bogle (hip, doubt), Harrison (groin, doubt)
Suspended: None
AC Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2, right to left)
- Maignan (GK) — Tomori, Thiaw, Pavlovic — Saelemaekers, Ricci, Fofana, Bartesaghi — Loftus-Cheek — Pulisic, Leao
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Leeds vs. AC Milan latest odds, correct score betting
Our 1-1 prediction is at good odds with Sky Bet, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at to add some value. Here's some of the most likely according to the bookmakers.
| Draw 1-1 | 6/1 |
| AC Milan 2-1 | 15/2 |
| AC Milan 1-0 | 17/2 |
| Leeds 2-1 | 9/1 |
| Leeds 1-0 | 10/1 |
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Leeds vs. AC Milan team news
- Leeds will be frustrated that their defensive options are hit by injuries for the time being, such as Sebastiaan Bornauw and Jayden Bogle. They are building towards having quite a good squad, though.
- Massimiliano Allegri has immediately put his AC Milan side into his preferred back three system, and that has so far seemingly benefitted English duo Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Leeds vs. AC Milan Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this clash has Both Teams To Score in the first half at 3/1 with Bet365. To boost those odds, backing it to be a Draw HT/FT is worth a look (5/1).
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Leeds will want a fast start in Dublin as they put the finishing touches on their preparation for the new season, but Massimiliano Allegri is getting cohesive patterns of play into his Milan side so both teams scoring early seems a good bet.
In terms of it being a close contest, as has been the case for Leeds throughout pre-season. An energetic start before both sides begin to meander their way through to avoid injuries presents the very good possibility of a draw at both half-time and full-time.
How to watch Leeds vs. AC Milan: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Saturday, August 9
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
- Time: 3 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: Premier Sports, LUTV