New Serie A leaders AC Milan are aiming to continue their flying start to the campaign when they welcome winless newcomers Pisa to the San Siro. Massimiliano Allegri’s men climbed to the top of the table last weekend after a hard-fought 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina, a result that showcased both their resilience and attacking depth.
That victory also marked an immediate response to their disappointing 0-0 home draw against Juventus, reaffirming their title credentials and maintaining their momentum across competitions. Milan have now picked up 16 points from their last six league outings, keeping four clean sheets in the process, and have won four straight home games heading into this clash.
Confidence is soaring around Milanello, and the club’s long-term vision seems equally bright, with reports confirming that Fikayo Tomori is in advanced talks to extend his contract until 2030. The English defender has been a pillar in Milan’s backline, and his potential renewal would be a huge statement of intent. Allegri’s men will also look to build on their impressive habit of scoring at least twice in six of their last eight home matches, as they aim to tighten their grip at the top before their rivals take to the field over the weekend.
For Pisa, reality has hit hard in their first Serie A campaign since the 1990s. The newly promoted side are still searching for their first top-flight victory in 34 years, having endured a frustrating run that continued with a 0-0 draw against Verona last weekend, a match in which they failed to register a single shot on target.
That stalemate extended their goalless streak to four consecutive matches in all competitions and highlighted their glaring struggles in attack, with just three goals scored all season.
While Pisa can take minor encouragement from the fact that all of their goals have come on the road, their record of three consecutive away defeats paints a worrying picture ahead of this daunting trip to San Siro. Facing the league leaders, who boast one of the strongest defences in Italy, could prove a bridge too far. For Luca D’Angelo’s men, survival looks like a distant dream unless they can rediscover their cutting edge in front of goal. Anything other than a heavy defeat here would be seen as a moral victory.
Team News
AC Milan remain without Adrien Rabiot and Christian Pulisic, both sidelined through injury, but Allegri will once again look to Rafael Leão, who scored both goals in the win over Fiorentina, his first Serie A strikes of the campaign. Milan have won ten of their last eleven league games in which the Portuguese winger has found the net, underlining his importance to their attacking setup.
Ahead of the game tomorrow, Ac Milan via its official X handle shared the pre match conference link with fans to keep them updated about the Allegri’s thoughts and plans for the game. They posted;
For Pisa, there are no fresh injury concerns, and M’Bala Nzola remains their key man in attack. The striker’s only goal this term came away to Napoli, and notably, five of his last seven Serie A strikes have arrived after the break. Pisa will hope he can once again provide the spark they’ve been missing in front of goal.
Possible Lineups
AC Milan possible starting lineup:
Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Bartesaghi; Leao, Gimenez
Pisa possible starting lineup:
Semper; Canestrelli, Albiol, Caracciolo; Toure, Akinsanmiro, Aebischer, Marin, Leris; Moreo; Nzola
SoftFootball Prediction
This match looks heavily tilted in AC Milan’s favour. The Rossoneri are unbeaten in six, dominant at home, and thriving under Allegri’s balance of structure and aggression. Pisa’s lack of cutting edge and poor away record make an upset extremely unlikely. Milan’s blend of defensive solidity and attacking flair should prove far too much for the struggling visitors.
Prediction: AC Milan 3–0 Pisa
