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

The previous outing between these sides ended in favour of the Rossoneri.

Fiorentina will now take on AC Milan in their matchweek 20 fixture of the 2025-26 Serie A. This promises to be an entertaining game between these two sides, taking place at the Artemio Franchi Stadium.

La Viola will be at home, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. They have only won two of their first 19 Italian league games this season. Fiorentina will be looking to secure a win at home in what is going to be a tough outing for them. The hosts must put up a strong fight if they want to bag three points.

AC Milan dropped points once again. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Genoa in their previous matchup. The Rossoneri came up with a last-minute equaliser, which helped them secure a point. They will be keen to keep their title fight alive and for that, the visitors must come up with a win. They are currently placed seventh on the Serie A points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Firenze, Italy
• Stadium: Artemio Franchi Stadium
• Date: Sunday, January 11
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 09:00 a.m. ET/ 06:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fiorentina: L-W-L-W-D

Milan: D-L-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Albert Gudmundsson (Fiorentina)

Albert Gudmundsson was one of the goal scorers for his side in their previous league fixture. He converted a last-minute penalty for Fiorentina and will be yet again ready to help his side on the attacking front. The 28-year-old has scored four goals and has an assist to his name in 17 league matches of the ongoing season.

Rafael Leao (AC Milan)

The 26-year-old was once again on the scoresheet for AC Milan. He scored he last-minute equaliser which helped his side secure a point. In 12 Serie A appearances this season, Rafael Leao has scored seven goals and has an assist to his name. He will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Rafa nodded in his seventh league goal this season 😌Brought to you by @SN4IFUN pic.twitter.com/ircTnRtmG0

— AC Milan (@acmilan) January 9, 2026

Match Facts

• AC Milan have won two of their last three matches.
• Fiorentina have only won one of their last three games.
• The Rossoneri have defeated La Viola three times in their last five attempts.

Fiorentina vs AC Milan: Betting Tips and Odds

• AC Milan to win @11/10 William Hill
• Rafael Leao to score @23/10 Star Sports
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Fiorentina are likely to miss out on the services of Tariq Lamptey and Edin Dzeko due to their fitness issues.

Christopher Nkunku and Santiao Gimenez will not be in action for AC Milan as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches:183

Fiorentina won: 51

Milan won: 81

Draws: 49

Predicted Lineups

Fiorentina predicted lineup (4-3-3)

De Gea (GK); Dodo, Comuzzo, Pongracic, Gosens; Mandragora, Fagioli, Ndour; Parisi, Kean, Gudmundsson

AC Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Maignan (GK); Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlović; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Modrić, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Leão, Pulisic

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure and the Rossoneri will be looking to use it to their advantage. AC Milan are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Fiorentina in their upcoming Serie A clash.

Prediction: Fiorentina 1-2 Milan

Telecast Details

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UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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