Juventus vs AC Milan: Serie A preview and key details
Juventus and AC Milan are set to clash at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening in a highly anticipated Serie A encounter. This preview covers their second-round results, current form, and the main storylines ahead of the match.
Match overview
The two Italian giants will meet on September 6, 2026, at 20:45 local time (18:45 GMT) in Turin. Both teams have started the season with perfect records, each securing six points from their opening two matches.
Juventus’s solid start
Juventus comes into this match after a controlled 2-0 home victory over Parma on August 29. After a goalless first half, substitute Nicolás González broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, with Teun Koopmeiners sealing the win in the 88th. That result followed a 1-0 away success against Frosinone on the opening day. The Bianconeri have yet to concede a goal this season, thanks to a well-organized defense led by Gleison Bremer.
AC Milan’s attacking form
AC Milan arrives in Turin full of confidence after a 2-0 win over Venezia at San Siro on August 28. Gonçalo Ramos opened the scoring in the 69th minute, and an own goal from Redouane Halhal late on confirmed the result. Milan also won their first match 2-1 away at Torino. With six points from six, the Rossoneri have shown an energetic attacking style built around Luka Modrić and Gonçalo Ramos.
Key battle: defence vs attack
Historically, matches between these two clubs are characterized by tactical discipline and high intensity from start to finish. Juventus’s impenetrable defense will face its biggest test yet against Milan’s dangerous forward line. With little separating the title contenders early in the Scudetto race, Sunday’s clash promises to be a classic Italian duel.
Team news and possible lineups
Juventus will be without Andrea Cambiaso, who picked up an injury in the win over Parma. Coach Luciano Spalletti has not confirmed his starting eleven yet, with more information expected closer to kickoff. AC Milan, under Ruben Amorim, report no injuries or suspensions. The visitors’ lineup is also unconfirmed.
Juventus: Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumi, Celik; Locatelli, Luiz; Conceicao, Gonzalez, Boga; Kolo Muani
AC Milan: Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Modric, Musah, Bartesaghi; Rabiot, Cisse; Ramos
Recent form
Juventus have won three of their last five matches, with one defeat and no draws. Their most recent result was a 2-0 home win over Parma, and they also beat Frosinone 1-0 away. The only loss in that run came against Inter in a pre-season friendly. Milan have also won three of their last five, with one loss and one draw. They beat Venezia 2-0 and Manchester United 4-2 in pre-season, but lost 3-0 to Chelsea.
Head-to-head record
The last meeting between these sides ended 0-0 at San Siro in April 2026. The previous Serie A clash in October 2025 also finished goalless at the Allianz Stadium. In the last five encounters, Juventus have one win, Milan one win, and three draws. Juventus’s only decisive victory in that period was a 2-0 win in January 2025.
League standings
After two rounds, both teams sit on six points. Milan are fourth due to goal difference, while Juventus are fifth. Inter lead the table with nine points from three games, followed by Como with seven.
