AC Milan — Fiorentina : Match Preview and Prediction for October 19,2025

Milan’s Strong Start to the Season

Massimiliano Allegri’s squad is enjoying a solid start to the season, establishing themselves among the leading pack. After 8 rounds, the Rossoneri have accumulated 17 points with just one defeat. The team shows strong form on home turf, having conceded only twice.

Tactical Approach and Control

AC Milan maintains its reputation as one of the most structurally organized teams in the league. With an average possession of 56%, Allegri’s men prioritize ball control and swift transitions into attack via the flanks, where players like Leao and Chukwueze excel.

Attacking Efficiency Challenges

A primary concern is their finishing efficiency. Despite creating a good volume of chances, the team isn’t scoring as much as expected, with 11 goals from an xG of approximately 14. The absence of the injured Pulisic notably impacts their cutting edge in the final third.

Defensive Vulnerabilities

Defensively, AC Milan generally concedes few opportunities. However, when applying pressure, they often expose gaps between their lines, which opponents attempt to exploit through counter-attacks.

Fiorentina’s Early Season Struggles

Stefano Pioli’s team (who returned to the helm in the summer) has yet to deliver satisfactory results. After 8 league fixtures, the Viola have managed only 6 points and a single victory, placing them uncomfortably close to the relegation zone.

Offensive Inefficiency and Defensive Lapses

Fiorentina still aims to dictate play, holding around 53% possession, but their attacking output is minimal – scoring just 5 goals from 8.5 xG. While the team attacks frequently, they often lose balance, having conceded 13 goals already. Defensive errors within the penalty area persist as a systemic issue.

Away Form and Injury Concerns

The Florentines appear particularly vulnerable away from home, suffering three consecutive defeats, conceding at least twice in each. With injuries to Kean and Saponara, the coaching staff is compelled to experiment in attack, which is affecting team cohesion.