AC Milan shift their focus back to Serie A as they march into Turin for a high-stakes clash against Torino. Sitting seventh in the table, Milan are desperate to climb higher, while Torino, five places behind, will be eager to cause an upset on home soil.
Torino have proven tough to break down at home, grinding out draws in half of their last six matches. But Milan are a force to be reckoned with on the road, having secured victory in nine of their last 18 away games.
With three crucial points up for grabs, both teams know what’s at stake. Will Milan’s firepower prevail, or can Torino’s resilience hold firm? Buckle up—this one promises to be a battle.
Torino find themselves in a dangerous spot, sitting on 28 points—just eight clear of the relegation zone. Their recent form has been nothing short of a nightmare, with only one win in their last nine outings. Their latest heartbreak came in a dramatic 3-2 loss to Bologna, where a stoppage-time own goal from Cristiano Biraghi sealed their fate.
Despite their struggles, Torino remain a tough nut to crack at home. They have lost just twice in their last 11 matches and boast a dominant record against AC Milan on their own turf. In fact, Torino are unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 home league meetings with the Rossoneri, winning the last two in a row.
The hosts will look to Che Adams to lead the charge, with the striker having a standout debut season, contributing to 10 goals—more than any other first-year player in Serie A. Meanwhile, Samuele Ricci returns from suspension to bolster the midfield, but Torino will be missing Adam Masina, Adrien Tameze, and Alieu Njie, alongside long-term absentees Perr Schuurs and Duván Zapata.
Torino’s fortress is set, but can they hold off Milan’s attack?
TORINO predicted lineup vs MILAN: Milinkovic-Savic (GK); Walukiewicz, Maripan, Coco, Biraghi; Ricci, Casadei; Lazaro, Vlasic, Karamoh; Adams.
AC Milan enter this clash wounded and hungry for redemption. Their Champions League dreams were shattered midweek after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Feyenoord saw them crash out 2-1 on aggregate. With European glory now out of reach, the Rossoneri must refocus on domestic success, with the top-four finish and Coppa Italia now their only remaining objectives.
Stefano Pioli’s men are in solid league form, unbeaten in their last four Serie A matches, securing three wins in that run. They’ve also tightened up defensively, keeping back-to-back clean sheets. However, Milan’s attack has been far from ruthless, managing more than one goal in just three of their last ten league outings.
History is on Milan’s side, with an impressive record against Torino—winning 21 of their last 43 meetings, compared to Torino’s mere seven victories. But despite their dominance, the Rossoneri know they can’t afford any slip-ups.
Theo Hernández, who saw red in midweek, should retain his place at left-back, while Pioli could make a few tactical tweaks. With Alessandro Florenzi, Emerson Royal, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek sidelined, Milan still boast plenty of firepower. Youssouf Fofana and Samuel Chukwueze are knocking on the door for a starting role.
Up front, Santiago Giménez has been on fire, scoring in consecutive games against Empoli and Hellas Verona before striking again versus Feyenoord. The Mexican hitman is expected to lead the line over Tammy Abraham and young sensation Francesco Camarda.
Milan are out for blood, but will their response be ruthless, or will Torino make them suffer even more?
MILAN predicted lineup vs TORINO: Maignan (GK); Walker, Thiaw, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Fofana, Musah; Chukwueze, Reijnders, Sottil; Gimenez.
Goals have been hard to come by for both Milan and Torino this season, with each side averaging just over a goal per game. Recent form tells a similar story—low-scoring encounters have become the norm. Torino have struggled to find the net, failing to score more than once in three of their last five matches, while Milan’s attack has also been far from clinical, managing just a single goal in four of their last five league outings.
Torino’s defensive resilience at home makes them a nightmare to break down, and Milan will need to dig deep to find a way through. With both teams struggling in front of goal, this could turn into a cagey affair, where a moment of brilliance—or a costly mistake—decides the outcome.
If the Rossoneri can’t break Torino’s stubborn defense, frustration may set in, and they could be forced to leave Turin with just a point.
Prediction: Draw.
TORINO VS MILAN
3.35
DRAW
