AC Milan vs Cremonese Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26

The previous fixture between them ended in a draw.

AC Milan are all set to host Cremonese in the matchweek 1 fixture of the 2025-26 Serie A season. San Siro Stadium is all set to witness the interesting clash between the Italian clubs.

AC Milan at home will be looking for a strong and positive start to their new Serie A campaign. They have already secured a win in their Coppa Italia fixture against Bari and will now be looking to continue their form coming into the league. The Massimiliano Allegri-led side will be feeling confident here.

Cremonese will be under pressure as they will be away from home and are coming in after getting eliminated from the Italian cup competition. They are the newly promoted side who performed well in Serie B last season. The upcoming fixture is going to be very tough for the visitors.

Kick-off:

• Location: Milan, Italy
• Stadium: San Siro Stadium
• Date: Sunday, August 24
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Saturday, August 23; 06:45 p.m. GMT / 02:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Giuseppe Collu
• VAR: In use

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— AC Milan (@acmilan) August 19, 2025

Form:

AC Milan: W

Cremonese: L

Players to Watch

Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)

Christian Pulisic is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Rossoneri. The American forward has been one of the most consistent players in the squad for AC Milan. He was also one of the goal scorers for his side in their 2-0 win over Bari in Coppa Italia.

A brilliant turn and finish! 😮‍💨❤🖤 2-0 ⚪ (48') #MilanBari @pumafootball pic.twitter.com/fSWNYUuZbL

— AC Milan (@acmilan) August 17, 2025

Manuel De Luca (Cremonese)

The 27-year-old Italian forward will be one of the main men in the final third for the visitors. He failed to leave his impact on the field, which led to Cremonese getting eliminated from the Coppa Italia. This time around, Manuel De Luca will be looking to step up and help his side by scoring.

Match Facts

• The last two fixtures between these clubs have ended in a draw.
• Cremonese have always lost on the first matchday of Serie A.
• AC Milan have won four of their last five opening games in Serie A.

AC Milan vs Cremonese: Betting Tips and Odds

• AC Milan to win @4/11 Spread ex
• Santiago Gimenez to score @19/5 Unibet
• Goals over 2.5 @4/6 bet365

Injury and Team News

Rafael Leao is injured and will not be in action for AC Milan.

Gianluca Saro is injured and will sit out for Cremonese. Franco Vazquez, Mattia Valoti and Tommaso Baribieri will also miss out as they are recovering from injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

AC Milan won: 5

Cremonese won: 1

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

AC Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Maignan (GK); Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Loftus-Cheek, Estupiñán; Pulisic, Gimenez

Cremonese predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Audero (GK); Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti; Zerbin, Collocolo, Grassi, Vandeputte, Pezzella; De Luca, Bonazzoli

Match Prediction

Both teams are likely to put in a top effort as it is their opening game of the Italian league campaign. AC Milan will be coming in as the favourites and might defeat Cremonese in their upcoming Serie A clash.

Prediction: AC Milan 3-0 Cremonese

Telecast Details

India: TBA

Italy: Sky Sports, Not TV, DAZN

UK: DAZN

USA: Paramount+, DAZN

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