Frank Christian
AC Milan will face Juventus on Saturday, marking a significant challenge for both teams in their pursuit of the Scudetto this season.
As we near matchday 13, the Serie A standings are tightly contested, with only eight points distinguishing the top eight teams. Juventus, currently in sixth place, trails the leaders Napoli by two points.
Milan is six points behind Juventus and has only secured two wins in their last five league matches, putting pressure on head coach Paulo Fonseca to guide the Rossoneri back into title contention. However, they did boost their confidence with a notable 3-1 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.
Juventus, under Thiago Motta’s management, is starting a new chapter and has shown positive development in the 2024/25 season, though their recent performance includes just three wins across eight competitive matches, hampering their growth.
This upcoming match at San Siro is crucial for evaluating both coaches’ strategies and their teams’ prospects for the season. The Sporting News outlines the latest team news and predicted lineups below.
Predicted Lineups and Team News for AC Milan vs. Juventus
Milan continues to be without Ismael Bennacer, who is sidelined until January, along with the long-term injured Alessandro Florenzi. The rest of the squad is relatively healthy, assuming no issues arise for their international players.
Christian Pulisic had a successful international break and is expected to fill the No. 10 role alongside the revitalized Rafael Leao. Alvaro Morata may not be fit to play due to a head injury, which could provide Tammy Abraham an opportunity to reclaim his starting position ahead of young talent Francesco Camarda.
It’s likely that Fonseca will revert to the lineup that led to their impressive Champions League win at the Santiago Bernabeu.
AC Milan predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Maignan (GK) — Emerson, Thiaw, Tomori, Hernandez — Fofana, Reijnders — Musah, Pulisic, Leao — Morata
Injured: Bennacer, Florenzi, Morata (doubt)
Suspended: None
Juventus faced a setback during the international break with Dusan Vlahovic sustaining what seemed to be a thigh injury in a UEFA Nations League match. Thankfully, scans in Turin revealed no serious damage, but his participation in this weekend’s game remains uncertain.
With Arkadiusz Milik also out until late December, Juventus faces a shortage of forward options. Francisco Conceicao is likely to step in as a replacement for Vlahovic after coming on as a substitute in their recent derby victory over Torino. Timothy Weah is expected to start against his USMNT teammate Pulisic on the wing.
Douglas Luiz should return from a muscle issue, joining teenage midfielder Vasilije Adzic. However, Bremer and Juan Cabal are not projected to come back until at least April 2025.
Juventus predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Perin (GK) — Savona, Gatti, Kalulu, Cambiaso — Locatelli, Thuram — Weah, Koopmeiners, Yildiz — Conceicao
Injured: Bremer, Cabal, Milik, Vlahovic (doubt)
Suspended: None
How to Watch AC Milan vs. Juventus Live
Here are the details for viewing this Serie A match in various major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | Fox Deportes | Fubo, Fox Sports site/app, Paramount+ |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| UK | ||
| Australia | beIN SPORTS 2 | beIN Sports Connect |
| India | — | GXR World |
