Juventus are aiming to win back-to-back meetings with AC Milan for the first time in six years, even though I Rossoneri have won only two of 14 Serie A clashes with la Vecchia Signora at Allianz Stadium.
Juventus vs AC Milan preview
Between them, these two clubs can boast 55 Serie A titles, as well as nine European Cups, and both feel as though the Scudetto is very much up for grabs, making this a key early season clash.
After five rounds of fixtures, it is AC Milan who lead the way at the top of the table, despite having finished eighth last season, thereby failing to qualify for any European competition. As they are here, I Rossoneri were also involved in last Sunday night's headline act, welcoming champions Napoli to San Siro and claiming a statement 2-1 victory. Alexis Saelemaekers and Christian Pulisic were both on target early on, with Il Diavolo putting in a dominant first half performance, even if they were rather hanging on towards the end, following Pervis Estupiñán's red card.
Nevertheless, since a shock defeat to Cremonese on the opening day, Milan have won four in a row in Serie A; a Kevin De Bruyne penalty last weekend the only time they've conceded during this period. The man masterminding this turnaround in fortunes is Massimiliano Allegri, back in charge of Milan for a second time. He is even more well known for his two stints as Juventus head coach, leading them to five successive Scudetti, as well as five Coppa Italia titles and two Champions League Finals, so will he return to Turin to damage his former club here?
As for Juventus, after claiming an unprecedented nine successive Serie A crowns, they've not won the title since 2020, scraping into fourth place on the final day of last season, but are showing signs of life under Igor Tudor. I Bianconeri began the campaign with three successive victories, most-notably beating Inter 4-3 in an absolutely wild Derby d'Italia, settled by Vasilije Adžić's stoppage time winner. Since then, Juve have been forced to settle for back-to-back 1-1 draw, requiring a late equaliser from Juan Cabal to salvage a share of the spoils against ten-man Atalanta last Saturday.
Nevertheless, unlike their visitors, la Vecchia Signora do have Champions League commitments to contend with, drawing their first two fixtures of the league phase. After a 4-4 thriller against Borussia Dortmund, scoring in the 94th and 96th minutes, they were on the wrong end of some stoppage time drama on Wednesday night. Leading 2-1 at Estadio de la Cerámica, Federico Gatti and Francisco Conceição on target, Villarreal snatched an equaliser at the death, courtesy of a towering header from former Juve player Renato Veiga.
Back in Serie A, four different clubs have won the Scudetto in the last six seasons, and this year's title race feels even more wide-open than usual, with Napoli, Inter and Roma very much also in the mix right now. So, who can lay down a serious marker with victory in Turin on Sunday night?
Juventus vs AC Milan head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 228.
- Juventus Wins: 89. Draws: 73. AC Milan Wins: 66.
Juventus team news
Igor Tudor is set to be without Juan Cabal, Khéphren Thuram and Arkadiusz Milik due to injury, while Bremer is a doubt, having hobbled off against Atalanta. Tudor made five chances for the mid-week trip to Villarreal, so will he freshen up his lineup once again?
Mattia Perin made his first appearance of the season in mid-week, but usual first choice Michele Di Gregorio is expected to return in goal, while Weston McKennie came into midfield against Villarreal. He partnered Manuel Locatelli and allowed Teun Koopmeiners to be deployed further forward, so the makeup of his midfield depends on how adventurous Tudor is feeling.
In attack, Jonathan David has not scored since netting on debut against Parma, so will he keep his place, after Loïs Openda led the attack against Atalanta, while Dušan Vlahović is also still around?
Juventus predicted lineup vs AC Milan: (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Kalulu, Kelly; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Kostić; Koopmeiners, Yıldız, Openda.
Juventus player to watch vs AC Milan
Kenan Yıldız is the undisputed star of this Juventus team, scoring against both Inter and Borussia Dortmund in Turin already, so can he bag another big goal on a big night?
AC Milan team news
Unlike his opposite number, Massimiliano Allegri does not have mid-week fixtures to worry about, and a lack of European football could be what supercharges AC Milan's Scudetto aspirations.
Here, they are without the suspended Pervis Estupiñán, so Davide Bartesaghi will deputise at left-wing-back, while centre-back Fikayo Tomori picked up an injury against Napoli, meaning Koni De Winter is set to come in at the heart of the three man defence.
In attack, Christian Pulisic has been Milan's most dangerous player so far this season, scoring six times in league and cup already, thereby top of the Capocannoniere standings. The American is once again set to be partnered by Santiago Giménez, meaning Christopher Nkunku as well as Rafael Leão, the former undisputed star of this team, will be left on the bench.
AC Milan predicted lineup vs Juventus: (3-5-2): Maignan; Gabbia, De Winter, Pavlović; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Rabiot, Modrić, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Giménez.
AC Milan player to watch vs Juventus
Let's take this moment to show some appreciation for Luka Modrić who, at 40 years old, has started all five Serie A matches so far, and has arguably been the best player in the division. He truly proves that class is permanent, so can the Croatian lead Milan to not only a win here but the title in May?
Juventus vs AC Milan prediction
This heavyweight Sunday night Serie A clash is too close to call, so we're sitting on the fence and forecasting a statement, although every outcome is very much possible: Juventus 1-1 AC Milan.
Juventus vs AC Milan FAQs - Serie A
How to watch Juventus vs AC Milan in Serie A on TV channel?
Juventus vs AC Milan in Serie A will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & DAZN UK.
- USA: CBS Sports Golazo
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 2 Canada, VIVA & TLN
How to watch Juventus vs AC Milan in Serie A on live streaming?
Juventus vs AC Milan in Serie A will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+ & DAZN UK
- USA: Paramount+
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What is the date and kick-off time for Juventus vs AC Milan in Serie A?
Juventus vs AC Milan takes place on Sunday 5 October 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (BST), 14:45 (EDT) & 11:45 (PDT).