Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
The price gap is wide: Milan at 1.43 (about 70% implied) versus Venezia at 10.0 (about 10% implied) reflects a heavily one-sided market.
The draw is priced at 5.4, implying roughly 18-20%, and our model rates its fair probability at 20%, yielding a positive value edge of 6.49%.
The recommended Over 2.5 goals bet at 1.95 sits at around 51% implied confidence but carries a slightly negative value edge of -1.27%.
The favourite's short price offers little value on its own, pushing attention toward the goals line and the draw as alternative angles.
Team form
Best odds across bookmakers
| Bookmaker | 1 ยท AM | X | 2 ยท VEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair | 1.39 | 5.00 | 10.50 |
| Matchbook | 1.39 | 5.00 | 10.50 |
| 1xBet | 1.40 | 5.06 | 9.50 |
| Coolbet | 1.40 | 4.80 | 9.50 |
| BetOnline.ag | 1.38 | 4.85 | 9.35 |
| BetAnything | 1.38 | 4.85 | 9.35 |
Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ the sharpest price-setters first โ not alphabetically.
AC Milan vs Venezia: match preview
This Serie A fixture pits AC Milan against Venezia, and the market leaves little doubt about the pecking order. Milan are priced at 1.43 with 1xBet, which implies roughly a 70% chance of victory, marking them as clear favourites at home. Venezia, meanwhile, drift out to 10.0, translating to only about a 10% implied probability, while the draw sits at 5.4, or close to 18-20% in probability terms. Our model does not chase the outright winner. Instead, it flags Over 2.5 goals at 1.95, an even-money-style price carrying around 51% implied confidence, though the value edge here is slightly negative at -1.27%. The more interesting angle from a value standpoint is the draw, where the fair probability is estimated at 20% against a best price of 5.4, producing a positive edge of 6.49%. That combination frames the match nicely for those weighing goals markets against a longer-priced stalemate.
Verdict: The model's pick is Over 2.5 goals at 1.95, a near-even proposition with about 51% implied confidence but a marginally negative edge, so treat it as a modest-value play rather than a standout. The draw offers the clearer positive edge. Stake responsibly and only what you can afford to lose.
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Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Serie A standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Napoli | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Lecce | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Milan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Atalanta | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Cagliari | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Udinese | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Bologna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Lazio | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Fiorentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Roma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sassuolo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Torino | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Frosinone | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Genoa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 | Venezia FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 20 | Monza | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
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Match FAQ
Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.91, with a 52% confidence rating.
AC Milan are strong favourites at 1.43, which implies roughly a 70% chance of winning. Venezia are the outsiders at 10.0, around 10% implied probability.
The draw is available at 5.4 with Codere (IT), implying somewhere around 18-20%. Our model rates its fair probability at 20%, giving a positive value edge of 6.49%.
The draw shows the clearest positive edge at 6.49% against a price of 5.4. The recommended Over 2.5 goals at 1.95 has a slightly negative edge of -1.27%, so it is a marginal rather than strong-value selection.
AC Milan vs Venezia takes place Fri ยท 18:45 in the Serie A.