Arsenal v AC Milan Champions League betting preview

The draw the Gunners didn't want

Robin Van Persie (Arsenal)
Robin Van Persie (Arsenal) © GEPA pictures

Arsenal v AC Milan Champions League betting, is pretty much the draw that Arsene Wenger did not want for the round of 16. Arsenal won their group comfortably, but with AC Milan qualifying behind Barcelona in their group, it has left Arsenal with a tough fixture in the first knockout stage. AC Milan are enjoying a good season in Serie A, having lost just twice and are currently on a long nine match unbeaten run in the league. With the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho in the side, they are a very strong unit this season, much more so than the past couple of seasons. They held Barcelona to a draw at the Nou Camp in the Group Stage, and then narrowly lost 3-2 back at the San Siro, matching up against the Spanish giants well. Milan actually make a great outside bet this season for the Champions League and this will be a pretty evenly matched contest against the Gunners. Because AC Milan finished second, they will be starting this tie at home on February 15th, with the return leg at The Emirates on March 6th. Arsenal v AC Milan Champions League betting is pretty tight at the moment, and with Arsenal’s improved form in the Premier League, there really shouldn’t be too much to chose between the two sides. Milan will probably play a more patient game than Arsenal, and stroke the ball around well, and it will probably all come down to the battle of Robin van Persie and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to decide the spoils in this one.

To Qualify: Arsenal 10/11 at Totesport, AC Milan Evens at SkyBet

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