Two Italian football giants collide at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Sunday as Juventus welcome AC Milan in what promises to be the standout fixture of matchday six in Serie A.
Both sides are hoping to contend for the Scudetto, with Milan currently leading the championship on 12 points and Juventus just one point behind in fourth position.
Juventus vs AC Milan – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 5th October
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino
- Referee: Marco Guida
- Last Meeting: Juventus 2-0 AC Milan, Serie A, 18th January 2025
Juventus team news
Igor Tudor’s side enter this clash grappling with several injury concerns that could derail their unbeaten start to the season.
Juan Cabal is the latest casualty after suffering a moderate-grade hamstring injury during Wednesday’s Champions League draw with Villarreal. While further tests will be conducted to determine the exact timeline of his return, it is suspected that he might be out for approximately six weeks. The Colombian’s absence is particularly frustrating given his recent return from a 10-month layoff following an ACL injury.
Khephren Thuram faces a fitness test after missing the Villarreal encounter, though reports suggest he has returned to partial training and could feature. Gleison Bremer continues his recovery from muscle fatigue but appears increasingly likely to return to the squad. However, Arkadiusz Milik and Fabio Miretti remain sidelined with their respective injuries.
Despite the mounting injury list, Tudor can draw positives from his team’s defensive resilience, having kept clean sheets in their opening two matches against Parma and Genoa. Michele Di Gregorio has established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper and will be eager to bounce back from his midweek Champions League performance.
AC Milan team news
Massimiliano Allegri returns to his former stomping ground for the first time since his acrimonious departure from Juventus in 2024. The veteran tactician has transformed Milan into genuine title contenders, overseeing four consecutive victories following their opening-day defeat to Cremonese.
Fikayo Tomori remains a major doubt after suffering an adductor strain against Napoli, though the defender has resumed light training. Pervis Estupiñán is suspended following his red card in the dramatic win over the reigning champions. Ardon Jashari is also unavailable through injury.
The Rossoneri’s attacking prowess has been spearheaded by Christian Pulisic, who leads the Serie A scoring charts with four goals in five appearances. The American’s partnership with Santiago Giménez and the midfield brilliance of Luka Modrić and Adrien Rabiot have provided the foundation for Milan’s impressive run.
Form
Juventus: WDDDD
Tudor’s men have experienced a frustrating couple of weeks, collecting four consecutive draws across all competitions while maintaining their unbeaten league record.
Their 4-3 thriller against Inter Milan showcased their attacking capabilities, but defensive lapses have prevented them from gaining maximum points in recent outings. The midweek 2-2 draw with Villarreal highlighted both their resilience and vulnerability in crucial moments.
AC Milan: WWWWW
Following their shock opening day defeat, Allegri has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround. The highlight was undoubtedly their 2-1 victory over Napoli, where they demonstrated character by holding on despite playing with ten men for over 30 minutes.
Their balanced approach has yielded impressive results against Lecce, Bologna, and Udinese, establishing them as early title favorites.
Predicted lineups
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Cambiaso, Locatelli, McKennie; Conceição, Koopmeiners, Yıldız; Vlahović
AC Milan: Maignan; Gabbia, Tomori, Pavlović; Saelemaekers, Rabiot, Modrić, Fofana, Bartesaghi; Giménez, Pulisic
How to watch Juventus vs AC Milan?
UK fans can watch the match exclusively on TNT Sports, with additional coverage available on DAZN’s streaming platform.
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