Introduction to the Match
Serie A leaders AC Milan will host newly-promoted Pisa at San Siro in the opening fixture of Matchday 8. This marks the first Serie A meeting between the two clubs in over three decades. The Rossoneri, currently sitting atop the league table, will be heavy favorites against a Pisa side desperately searching for their first victory of the campaign. For Milan, a win is crucial to maintain their position at the summit and build a temporary lead before their closest rivals play, while Pisa will look to their defensive organization to produce a major upset.
Match Details
DetailInformationCompetitionSerie A (Matchday 8)DateFriday, October 24, 2025Kick-off20:45 CEST (Local Time) / 2:45 PM ETVenueSan Siro, Milan
Team Form and Analysis for Team 1: AC Milan
AC Milan, under the guidance of Massimiliano Allegri, have started the Serie A season strongly and currently sit in 1st place with 16 points from seven games (W5, D1, L1). They come into this match off the back of a crucial 2-1 comeback victory against Fiorentina.
Domestic Form (Serie A): W-D-W-W-W (Last five results: 2-1 vs Fiorentina, 0-0 vs Juventus, 2-1 vs Napoli, 3-0 vs Lecce, 3-0 vs Udinese). Their only defeat this season was a surprise home loss to Cremonese on the opening day, making a focused performance at San Siro a priority. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 4.
European Performance: No recent European fixture data is available for this match window, focusing on league play.
Key Player: Rafael Leão. The Portuguese winger was instrumental in the recent comeback win, scoring twice against Fiorentina. His pace, dribbling, and current goal-scoring form make him the primary offensive threat that Pisa’s defense will need to contain.
Team Form and Analysis for Team 2: Pisa
Pisa’s return to the top flight has proven challenging. They are currently bottom of the table in 20th place with just 3 points from seven matches (W0, D3, L4). They are one of the few teams still looking for their first league win.
Domestic Form (Serie A): D-L-D-L-L (Last five results: 0-0 vs Verona, 0-4 vs Bologna, 0-0 vs Fiorentina, 2-3 vs Napoli, 1-1 vs Atalanta). Their main issue has been scoring, having netted a joint-low 3 goals this season, and they have failed to score in their last four competitive matches.
European Performance: Not applicable.
Key Player: M’Bala Nzola. Signed from Fiorentina, the seasoned striker is expected to lead the line for Pisa. He has one goal this season and, despite the team’s struggles, he represents their most likely source of a goal on the counter-attack or from a set-piece.
Head-to-Head Record between the Teams
AC Milan holds a historically dominant record against Pisa in Serie A.
Overall Serie A Meetings: Milan have faced Pisa 12 times in the top flight, remaining unbeaten (W10, D2).
Last Meeting: The two sides have not met in a competitive fixture for over 30 years, last facing each other in April 1991.
Players to Watch
AC Milan:
Santiago Giménez (Forward): The Mexican forward, often partnered with Leão, brings a clinical edge to the attack. His movement and finishing will be vital against a deep-lying defense.
Luka Modrić (Midfielder): Expected to continue in the midfield engine room, the veteran maestro’s experience and world-class passing range will be key to unlocking Pisa’s compact formation.
Pisa:
Raul Albiol (Defender): The experienced 40-year-old defender is a crucial anchor in Pisa’s three-man defense. His positional sense and leadership will be essential to organize the back line against Milan’s dangerous attack.
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Midfielder): The young midfielder’s energy and defensive work rate will be pivotal in disrupting Milan’s build-up play and protecting the back three.
Prediction
This match pits the league leaders against the bottom-placed side, with a significant disparity in form and quality. AC Milan, despite some injury concerns, boast a strong defensive record (joint-most clean sheets in the league) and a revitalized attack led by Rafael Leão. Pisa’s primary struggle this season has been finding the back of the net. While they will be organized defensively under Alberto Gilardino, Milan’s quality, particularly at home, is expected to prevail.
Prediction: AC Milan to secure a comfortable win.
Score Prediction: AC Milan 3-0 Pisa
Live Stream and TV Broadcast Information
The match will be broadcast and available for streaming on various platforms globally.
RegionTV Channel / Live StreamItalyDAZN, Sky Sport Uno, NOW TV, SKY Go ItaliaUnited StatesParamount+, FOX Deportes, FuboCanadaFuboTV CanadaUnited KingdomTNT Sports 1, discovery+Germany/AustriaDAZN GermanySub-Saharan AfricaSuperSport MaXimo 1, SuperSport Football Plus ROA, DStv Now
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