Second-Place Rossoneri Face Rock-Bottom Opponents Friday
AC Milan travels to the Cetilar Arena to face Pisa on Friday night in Serie A matchday 25, with kickoff at 19:45 UTC. The Rossoneri, sitting second in the Italian top flight with 50 points, bring commanding form into a fixture against one of the league’s most embattled teams.
Pisa occupies the relegation zone with just 15 points from 24 matches, making this a significant opportunity for AC Milan to extend its strong campaign. The hosts have struggled considerably this season but showed resilience in their recent 0-0 draw against Verona under newly appointed coach Oscar Hiljemark.
Lineups and Team News
AC Milan deploys a 3-5-2 formation anchored by goalkeeper Mike Maignan, with Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, and Pavlović providing defensive cover. Midfield depth comes from Athekame, Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modrić, Adrien Rabiot, and Bartesaghi, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christopher Nkunku lead the attacking line.
Christian Pulisic, the Rossoneri’s eight-goal season contributor, has returned to full training and is available for selection, though coach Massimiliano Allegri indicated he carries approximately 15 to 20 minutes of fitness. Alexis Saelemaekers remains sidelined with a thigh injury.
Pisa counters with a 3-4-2-1 setup featuring goalkeeper Nicolas, defenders Simone Canestrelli, Antonio Caracciolo, and Rosen Bozhinov, alongside midfielders Idrissa Touré, Michel Aebischer, Felipe Loyola, and Samuele Angori. Stefano Moreo and Matteo Tramoni operate behind forward Filip Stojilković.
Form and Context
AC Milan has demonstrated consistent excellence this season, posting a 14-8-1 record with a goal differential of +21. The club’s recent victories include a commanding 3-0 triumph over Bologna on February 3 and a 1-0 home win against Lecce on January 18.
Pisa’s season presents a starkly different picture, with just one victory through 24 matches. The Tuscan side has conceded 37 goals while scoring only 19, the worst attacking output in the division. Their previous engagement against Verona proved a modest morale boost, holding the visitors to a scoreless draw despite persistent pressure.
The historical head-to-head record between these clubs remains minimal, with one prior draw and no decisive result either direction.
