Serie a blockbuster: juventus host ac milan at the allianz stadium
The stage is set for a captivating Serie A encounter as Juventus welcome AC Milan to Turin on Sunday evening, with both sides boasting perfect records after two rounds of the 2026/27 campaign. This heavyweight clash at the Allianz Stadium promises high stakes, tactical intrigue, and early momentum in the race for the Scudetto.
Match details at a glance
The match kicks off on 6 September 2026 at 18:45 GMT (14:45 EST / 19:45 BST / 20:45 SAST) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. It marks the third matchday of the Serie A season, with both teams eager to extend their flawless starts.
Juventus aim to maintain perfect start
Juventus enter this fixture on the back of two consecutive victories, having kept clean sheets in both outings. Their most recent triumph came on 29 August, a composed 2-0 home win over Parma. After a goalless first half, substitute Nicolás González broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, with Teun Koopmeiners sealing the points eight minutes from time. That result followed a 1-0 away success against Frosinone on the opening day, leaving the Bianconeri with six points from six and a rock-solid defensive unit marshalled by Gleison Bremer.
AC Milan arrive in confident mood
AC Milan travel to Turin full of belief after a 2-0 victory over Venezia at San Siro on 28 August. Gonçalo Ramos opened the scoring in the 69th minute, and a late own goal from Redouane Halhal confirmed the win. That came after a 2-1 away triumph against Torino in their opener, giving the Rossoneri a perfect six-point haul. Their energetic attacking play, orchestrated by Luka Modrić and Gonçalo Ramos, has been a standout feature of their early season.
Defensive solidity against attacking flair
Historically, meetings between these two giants are defined by tactical discipline and relentless intensity. Juventus’s impenetrable backline faces its sternest test yet against Milan’s dangerous forward line. With fine margins separating the early title contenders, Sunday’s showdown promises to be a classic Italian duel from the first whistle.
Team news and probable lineups
Juventus will be without Andrea Cambiaso, who picked up an injury in the win over Parma. Coach Luciano Spalletti has not yet confirmed his starting XI, with further updates expected closer to kickoff. For Milan, Ruben Amorim reports no injury or suspension concerns, and the visitors’ lineup remains unconfirmed for now.
Juventus probable XI: Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumi, Celik; Locatelli, Luiz; Conceicao, Gonzalez, Boga; Kolo Muani
AC Milan probable XI: Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Modric, Musah, Bartesaghi; Rabiot, Cisse; Ramos
Recent form guide
Juventus have won three of their last five matches across all competitions, with one defeat and no draws in that stretch. Their only loss came in a pre-season friendly against Inter, while they have scored six goals and conceded three in that period. Milan also boast three wins in five, alongside one defeat and one draw, with their sole setback a 3-0 friendly loss to Chelsea. The Rossoneri have found the net ten times in those five games, conceding five.
Head-to-head record
The most recent meeting between these sides ended goalless at San Siro in April 2026, and the previous Serie A encounter in October 2025 also finished 0-0 at the Allianz Stadium. Across the last five head-to-head clashes, Juventus have one win, Milan one win, and three draws, with the only decisive Serie A result being a 2-0 Juventus victory in January 2025.
Standings and implications
Both teams sit on six points, with Milan in fourth place and Juventus in fifth, though Juventus have a game in hand over some rivals. A win here would not only maintain their perfect start but also send a strong statement in the early title race, with Inter currently leading the table on nine points.
