AC Milan vs. Juventus: High-Stakes Serie A Clash at San Siro

AC Milan is set to host Juventus at the San Siro stadium on Saturday, November 23, in one of the most highly anticipated matches of the Serie A season. The game, scheduled to kick off at 18:00 CET (12:00 p.m. ET), carries significant importance for both teams as they navigate a tightly contested league table.

AC Milan, currently in seventh place with 18 points from 11 games, is six points behind Juventus, who are in sixth place and remain unbeaten in the league this season. Despite their inconsistent form, Milan manager Paulo Fonseca is optimistic, emphasizing that his team respects Juventus but is not afraid. Fonseca highlighted the need for consecutive victories to stay in the title race.

The Rossoneri are expected to field a strong lineup, with Alvaro Morata leading the attack alongside Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao, and Yunus Musah. The defense will likely feature Fikayo Tomori and Matteo Gabbia, who return to the starting lineup after the international break.

Juventus, under the management of Thiago Motta, will be without key players such as Dusan Vlahovic and Juan Cabal due to injuries. Timothy Weah, who will play as a central striker, poses a significant threat with his speed and attacking prowess. Kenan Yildiz, who provided two assists off the bench against Inter, is another player Milan needs to be cautious about.

The historical head-to-head between the two teams is closely contested, with Milan having faced Juventus more times than any other opponent. However, Juventus have scored only two goals in their last seven Serie A meetings against AC Milan since May 2021.

The match will be refereed by Daniele Chiffi, with Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni handling VAR duties. Fans can watch the game live on Paramount+ in the U.S. and DAZN in Italy.

Predictions for the game are mixed, with some favoring AC Milan due to their strong performances against big teams and others anticipating a tight contest given Juventus’s unbeaten record. The outcome could significantly impact the standings in what is shaping up to be a highly competitive Serie A season.