Match details: Juventus vs AC Milan
The Serie A showdown between Juventus and AC Milan is set for September 6, 2026, at 20:45 local time (18:45 GMT) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Both sides enter this third-round fixture with perfect records, making it a pivotal early-season clash.
Juventus aiming to extend perfect start
Juventus have been flawless so far, winning both their opening matches without conceding a goal. After a 1-0 victory at Frosinone on the opening day, they followed up with a 2-0 home win against Parma on August 29. In that match, substitute Nicolás González broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, and Teun Koopmeiners sealed the win with a late strike in the 88th. With six points from six, the Bianconeri sit near the top of the table, thanks in large part to a rock-solid defense marshaled by Gleison Bremer.
AC Milan also perfect, ready for the test
AC Milan arrive in Turin with confidence after a 2-0 victory over Venezia at San Siro on August 28. Gonçalo Ramos opened the scoring in the 69th minute, and an own goal from Redouane Halhal in the dying moments confirmed the result. Having also beaten Torino 2-1 away in their opener, the Rossoneri have a perfect six points as well, powered by an energetic attack led by Luka Modrić and Gonçalo Ramos.
Defensive solidity meets attacking flair
Historically, matches between these two giants are defined by tactical discipline and relentless intensity. Juventus’ impenetrable backline faces its sternest test yet against Milan’s dangerous forward line. With little separating the title contenders at this early stage, Sunday’s showdown promises to be a classic Italian duel from the first whistle.
Expected lineups
Juventus: Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumi, Celik; Locatelli, Luiz; Conceicao, Gonzalez, Boga; Kolo Muani
AC Milan: Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Modric, Musah, Bartesaghi; Rabiot, Cisse; Ramos
Team news and squad updates
Juventus will be without Andrea Cambiaso, who picked up an injury in the win over Parma. Coach Luciano Spalletti has not yet confirmed his starting eleven, and more information is expected closer to kickoff.
AC Milan have no injury or suspension concerns ahead of the trip to Turin, according to coach Ruben Amorim. The visitors’ lineup has not been officially announced, but updates will follow as they become available.
Recent form
Juventus have won three of their last five matches, with one defeat and no draws in that span. Their most recent outing was a 2-0 home victory over Parma, and they also secured a 1-0 away win at Frosinone in their previous Serie A match. The only loss in that run came against Inter in a pre-season friendly, where they fell 2-1. Over these five games, Juventus have scored six goals and conceded three.
Milan have also won three of their last five, with one defeat and one draw. Their latest result was a 2-0 win against Venezia, followed by a 4-2 away victory over Manchester United in pre-season. The sole defeat was a 3-0 reverse against Chelsea in a friendly. Milan have netted ten goals in these five matches while shipping five.
Head-to-head record
The most recent meeting between these sides ended goalless at San Siro in April 2026. The previous encounter, also in Serie A, finished 0-0 at the Allianz Stadium in October 2025. Over the last five head-to-head clashes, Juventus have won once, Milan once, and three matches have ended in draws. The only decisive result in Serie A among them was Juventus’ 2-0 victory in January 2025.
League standings
Both teams enter this match with six points from two games, but they find themselves in different positions due to goal difference. Inter lead the table with a perfect nine points from three matches, while Como are second with seven. Roma sit third with six points from two games, and Milan are fourth on goal difference, ahead of Juventus in fifth. The top of the table is tightly packed, making this encounter crucial for early momentum.
