Torino vs AC Milan: Assessing Torino’s Chances of Stopping AC Milan
Italy’s top-flight football competition, Serie A, returns for the 2026/27 season with an exciting opening-week clash between Torino and AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.
Both teams head into the opening fixture after undergoing intensive preparations during the pre-season. Torino, under head coach Ignazio Abate, have demonstrated impressive defensive solidity.
Torino enjoyed a promising pre-season campaign, conceding just two goals. They also secured a 1-0 victory over Carrarese in the Coppa Italia.
Meanwhile, AC Milan enter the new season with high motivation as they look to compete near the top of the Serie A table. Several high-profile players have been brought in to strengthen the squad and improve the team’s quality across multiple areas.
The Rossoneri, combining experienced players such as Luka Modrić and Adrien Rabiot with a number of dangerous attacking options, have displayed impressive attacking firepower during pre-season.
One of their most notable results came in a 4-2 victory over Manchester United. The result has further boosted optimism surrounding AC Milan ahead of what is expected to be a highly competitive 2026/27 season.
Torino are known for their disciplined defensive organization, particularly when playing in front of their home supporters. However, AC Milan’s greater squad depth and superior midfield quality are expected to be key factors that could make the difference in this encounter.
The match between Torino and AC Milan will be played at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in Turin on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 1:45 a.m. WIB (Western Indonesian Time). The match will also be broadcast live on Vidio.
Head-to-Head Record
March 21, 2026 Serie A AC Milan vs Torino 3-2
December 8, 2025 Serie A Torino vs AC Milan 2-3
February 22, 2025 Serie A Torino vs AC Milan 2-1
August 17, 2024 Serie A AC Milan vs Torino 2-2
May 18, 2024 Serie A Torino vs AC Milan 3-1
Predicted Lineups
Torino (3-5-2): Alberto Paleari; Saul Coco, Ardian Ismajli, Eray Comert; Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Nikola Vlasic, Ivan Ilic, Gvidas Gineitis, Gaetano Oristanio; Giovanni Simeone, Che Adams.
Head coach: Ignazio Abate
AC Milan (3-5-2): Pietro Terracciano; Fikayo Tomori, Koni De Winter, Strahinja Pavlovic; Alexis Saelemaekers, Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modric, Adrien Rabiot, Davide Bartesaghi; Christian Pulisic, Goncalo Ramos.
Head coach: Ruben Amorim
