Juventus vs AC Milan: Serie A preview and team news

Juventus and AC Milan are set to clash at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening in a highly anticipated Serie A encounter. With both teams boasting perfect records after two matchdays, this fixture promises to be a defining early-season test.

Match details

The Serie A matchday 3 showdown kicks off on 6 September 2026 at 20:45 local time (18:45 GMT) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.

Juventus looking to extend perfect start

Juventus have made a flawless start to their 2026/27 campaign, winning both of their opening matches without conceding a single goal. After a 1-0 away victory over Frosinone on the opening day, the Bianconeri secured a 2-0 home win against Parma on 29 August. Nicolás González broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, with Teun Koopmeiners adding a second in the 88th minute to seal the three points. The team’s defensive solidity, marshalled by Gleison Bremer, has been a key feature of their early success.

AC Milan also perfect under Amorim

AC Milan arrive in Turin in buoyant mood after their own perfect start. A 2-1 away win over Torino on the opening day was followed by a 2-0 home victory against Venezia on 28 August. Gonçalo Ramos opened the scoring in the 69th minute, with an own goal from Redouane Halhal in the dying minutes confirming the result. The Rossoneri’s attacking unit, orchestrated by Luka Modrić and Ramos, has been in fine form, scoring four goals in their two league outings.

Key battle: Juventus defence vs Milan attack

This fixture pits Juventus’s formidable defence against one of the most potent attacks in the league. The Bianconeri have not conceded in Serie A this season, while Milan have scored in every match. Historically, encounters between these two giants are tight and tactical, with low-scoring affairs common. The last five head-to-head meetings have produced only one win for each side and three draws, with two goalless stalemates in their most recent Serie A clashes.

Team news and predicted lineups

Juventus will be without Andrea Cambiaso, who picked up an injury in the win over Parma. Coach Luciano Spalletti has not confirmed his starting XI yet, but a 4-2-3-1 formation is expected, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal and a back four of Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, Jhon Lucumi, and Mert Celik. Douglas Luiz and Manuel Locatelli are likely to anchor the midfield, with Francisco Conceicao, Nicolás González, and Jérémie Boga supporting Randal Kolo Muani up front.

AC Milan, under Ruben Amorim, have no injury or suspension concerns. They are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Mike Maignan in goal and a back three of Matteo Gila, Koni De Winter, and Strahinja Pavlovic. Pervis Estupiñán and Samuel Chukwueze are likely to provide width, while Luka Modrić and Yunus Musah operate centrally. Adrien Rabiot and Alhassan Cissé are expected to play in the attacking midfield roles behind Gonçalo Ramos.

Form guide

Juventus have won three of their last five matches in all competitions, with their only defeat coming in a pre-season friendly against Inter. They have scored six goals and conceded three in that run. Milan have also won three of their last five, with a defeat against Chelsea in a friendly and a draw elsewhere. They have been more prolific, scoring ten goals in their last five outings while conceding five.

Head-to-head record

The most recent meeting between these two sides ended 0-0 at San Siro in April 2026. In the last five encounters, there have been three draws, one Juventus win, and one Milan win. The last decisive result in Serie A came in January 2025, when Juventus won 2-0 at home.

League standings

Both teams are level on six points at the top of the table, although Milan sit fourth on goal difference, while Juventus are fifth. Inter lead the standings with nine points from three games, with Como and Roma also above the pair on seven and six points respectively. A win for either side on Sunday would be a significant statement in the early title race.