Match Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A – Matchweek 1 (2025/26) |
| Date & Time | Saturday, 23 August 2025 – 20:45 CEST, local time, Milan (acmilan.com, legaseriea.it) |
| Venue | San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza), Milan (acmilan.com) |
| Context | Season opener for Milan against newly promoted Cremonese, who are newly back in the top flight (Wikipedia) |
Broadcasting Channels
- DAZN (Italy) will stream all Matchweek 1 matches including this fixture (Wikipedia, acmilan.com)
- Sky (Italy) holds rights for screenings in business venues (bars, hotels, etc.), but not general public TV (Wikipedia)
- International broadcasts: Available via various networks depending on the region (e.g., beIN SPORTS, Paramount+, BT Sport) (Bolavip)
Match Review & Analysis
- AC Milan kick off their season at home under new manager Massimiliano Allegri, aiming to rebound after missing European competition last term by finishing eighth (Reuters).
- Luka Modrić has recently joined Milan on a one-year deal, reinforcing their midfield and bringing experience and creativity (Reuters).
- Cremonese, newly promoted, are making their first return to Serie A since 2022–23. They are under new head coach Davide Nicola, who took charge in July 2025 (Wikipedia).
- Predictions hint at a cautious Milan approach—rotation up front may dampen fluidity, while Cremonese are expected to sit deep and frustrate. A common forecast suggests a narrow 1–0 victory for Milan (SempreMilan).
Summary
- AC Milan: Back at San Siro, led by Allegri and boosted by Modrić, carry strong opening-night expectations.
- Cremonese: Clear underdogs looking for survival but likely to adopt a defensive posture.
- Prediction: AC Milan 1–0 Cremonese — a tight, tactical opener to the season.