Milan vs Fiorentina Prediction for 20 October 2025 - Football

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Milan and Fiorentina in Serie A's 7th round? At San Siro, two teams with starkly contrasting starts to the season face off. Following a summer overhaul, Milan look formidable, sitting among the leaders and showcasing solid performances both defensively and offensively. In contrast, Fiorentina are in a slump, dropping points even against lower-tier teams. For the Rossoneri, this is a chance to cement their position at the top of the table, while for the Viola, it's an opportunity to regain their confidence.

Head-to-Head

📊 The head-to-head history between Milan and Fiorentina spans 36 matches, with the Rossoneri securing 18 wins, drawing 8 times, and losing on 10 occasions. However, last season Milan failed to defeat the Viola, suffering a 2-1 loss in Florence and being held to a 2-2 draw at home. These results mirrored an overall disappointing season for the team, where consistency and confidence were notably lacking.

Milan Team Overview

🔴 Last season was a real disappointment for Milan: the team ended without silverware, finished only eighth in the league, and for the first time in a long while, missed out on European competitions. However, over the summer, the club underwent a significant overhaul and started the new season with a revamped look. From the early rounds, it's evident that this is a different "Rossoneri" – a cohesive and confident unit. After six rounds, Massimiliano Allegri's side sits in third place with 13 points, trailing leaders Napoli and Roma by just two points. Additionally, Milan boasts one of Serie A's best defenses, having conceded only three goals (with only Roma faring better).

⚫ In the previous round, Milan faced off against Juventus (0-0). Despite playing in Turin, many considered the "Rossoneri" favorites in this encounter. Overall, they outperformed the Turin side. The team created numerous chances, earned a penalty, and significantly outdid their opponents in xG (1.76-0.66), yet failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Nevertheless, their defensive play was exemplary once again – Milan kept another clean sheet.

Fiorentina Team Overview

🟣 Last season, Fiorentina finished above Milan, showcasing consistent and engaging football for most of the campaign. However, this season, things have turned upside down. Fiorentina's start in the new Serie A campaign has been a real disappointment: after six rounds, they have only three points and sit perilously close to the relegation zone, ahead of Verona only on goal difference. Domestically, it's been a struggle, with success coming solely in the Conference League against lower-tier opponents like Sigma (2-0) and Polissya (3-0 and 3-2).

⚪ Before the October break, Fiorentina hosted Roma and fell short with a 1-2 defeat. The match started well with an early goal in the 14th minute giving them a positive boost. However, they soon relinquished control and allowed their opponents to dominate. Attempts to regain momentum were ineffective; they lacked sharpness up front, and by the end, Fiorentina ran out of steam, unable to mount any serious assault.

Latest news

Milan

📣 AC Milan's head coach Massimiliano Allegri, following their goalless draw with Juventus, highlighted the team's solid defensive performance but lamented missed opportunities in attack: "The positive is that we didn't concede, but when we control the match, we need to finish off our opponent." Allegri added that the draw should serve as a reminder of the need for progress: "Had we won, we might have thought everything was perfect, but there's still much work to be done."

🚫 Milan are facing significant squad issues. Midfielder Adrien Rabiot is sidelined until the end of November due to a calf injury, while Alexis Saelemaekers remains doubtful for the upcoming fixture with a muscle problem. New signing Ardon Jashari is also recovering from an injury and is expected to be back in early November. In addition, Christian Pulisic is nursing a hamstring injury, with his return anticipated around the same time.

Fiorentina

📣 Fiorentina's head coach Stefano Pioli acknowledged that their 2-1 defeat to Roma came down to fine margins: "The details decided the match: Roma scored twice despite having fewer chances... The lads showed both a high level of play and commitment – we just need to turn that into points."

🚫 Fiorentina continue to face squad challenges: Christian Kouamé is still sidelined due to the aftermath of a severe cruciate ligament injury, while Moise Kean is dealing with an ankle issue and is currently training separately from the main group. Defender Tariq Lamptey is recovering from a knee injury and is expected to return to the pitch at the beginning of November.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

AC Milan are currently in outstanding form. They are confidently defeating their opponents while maintaining a solid defense, having kept clean sheets in five of their last six Serie A matches. The only exception was against Napoli (2-1), where the reigning champions managed to score, capitalizing on a numerical advantage and a penalty. Fiorentina, on the other hand, have been less impressive; their play appears inconsistent and lacks its former sharpness. Therefore, it's reasonable to bet that Fiorentina will not score.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Fiorentina may not be at their best right now, but they remain consistent in terms of corners: they've taken at least three corners in six of their last seven matches. On average, they earn around four corners per game, indicating some attacking activity despite their dip in results. Thus, our bet is Fiorentina over 2.5 corners.