The Italia Serie A starts on Saturday and one of the big games will be between former champions AC Milan and Torino.
Milan, champions in the 2021/22 season will have to contend with a stubborn Torino side as they seek to get their hands back on the Scuddeto title after losing out to city rivals Inter Milan last season.
Here is a preview of the AC Milan vs Torino game, predicted line ups and how the game will probably pan out.
Quick Stats
- Last season, Milan beat Torino in both league meetings: 4-1 at home and then lost 3-1 away in Torino
- In the last 25 home matches against Torino, AC Milan have won 16 times, with 9 games ending in draws. Torino have yet to secure a victory at the San Siro during this period. The goal difference strongly favours AC Milan, who have outscored Torino 44-11.
- The most frequent scoreline between AC Milan and Torino is 0-0. This has happened nine times
- In the last 46 meetings between AC Milan and Torino, the Rossoneri have emerged victorious 21 times, while Torino has won 5 matches. The remaining 20 encounters ended in draws. AC Milan holds a significant advantage in goal difference, outscoring Torino 75-35.
Match preview
Stefano Pioli's tenure as AC Milan manager, which included bringing the Scudetto back to the club after a long wait and nearly reaching a Champions League final, came to an abrupt end following a disappointing 2023-24 campaign.
The Rossoneri struggled in the latter stages of the season, managing just one win in their last nine matches.
This inconsistency ultimately led to Pioli's departure, as the club recognized the need for fresh leadership to close the widening gap between them and their city rivals, Inter Milan, who finished well ahead.
In response, Milan appointed Paulo Fonseca, the former Roma and Lille coach, to spearhead their revival.
Fonseca has made an immediate impact, leading the team to impressive preseason victories against heavyweights like Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Barcelona.
The club's summer transfer activity has further strengthened the squad. Tottenham’s Emerson Royal and Spain's Euro 2020 winner Alvaro Morata have been added to the roster, providing both defensive solidity and attacking fire-power.
Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze, who has rediscovered his form, is expected to play a significant role in the team’s success this season and is likely to start in Milan’s opening match against Torino.
It will be a big season for the Super Eagles star after a stellar showing in preseason and has become a core team member now.
Milan's first test comes against Torino, a team that exceeded expectations last season by finishing just outside the European places.
Despite losing key defender Alessandro Buongiorno, Torino, now under the guidance of Paolo Vanoli, remains a formidable opponent. Vanoli, who previously led Venezia to Serie A promotion, will be eager to build on Torino’s recent success.
AC Milan v Torino H2H
Last five matches
- 18 May, 2024 Torino 3-1 AC Milan
- 26 September, 2023 AC Milan 4-1 Torino
- 10 February, 2023, AC Milan 1-0 Torino
- 11 January, 2023, AC Milan 0-1 Torino
- 30 October, 2022, Torino 2-1 AC Milan
AC Milan vs Torino prediction
Milan have reinforced their squad with the likes of Alvaro Morata, Emerson Royal and others and will like to nick the Scuddeto off city rivals Inter Milan and the know the best way to do it is to start the campaign on a high.
Serie A joy for Samuel Chukwueze?
Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to be one of the stars of this campaign after an underwhelming debut season.
Torino are usually tough customers as the recent head to head match-ups suggest and they also do well in their season openers.
However, with Milan’s reinforcements, it is expected it will be an easy win for the home with a two goal margin.
Possible line ups
AC Milan possible starting line-up:
Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Thiaw, Hernandez; Bennacer, Reijnders; Pulisic, Chukwueze, Leao; Morata
Torino possible starting lineup:
Milinkovic-Savic; Vojvoda, Coco, Masina; Bellanova, Ricci, Linetty, Ilic, Lazaro; Adams, Zapata
