Preview: Fiorentina Hosts AC Milan in Serie A Clash

FLORENCE, Italy (Interstat) — A pivotal Serie A matchup is set for Sunday as Fiorentina hosts AC Milan at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

The contest comes with both teams looking to build momentum in the new year. AC Milan, the visiting side, enters on a four-match unbeaten run across all competitions (2-0-2). Their most recent result was a 1-1 home draw with Genoa on Thursday. Prior to that, they secured a 3-0 victory over AC Leon on Jan. 4.

Fiorentina is coming off a 2-2 draw at Lazio on Wednesday. Their form has been inconsistent, with a mix of commanding wins and surprising losses in recent weeks. They defeated US Cremonese 1-0 on Jan. 4 but fell 1-0 at Parma on Dec. 27.

The head-to-head history favors Milan, which won the last meeting 2-1 at the San Siro on Oct. 19, 2025.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Sunday’s match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

For Milan, the game is part of a busy January schedule that includes a Serie A trip to Como on Jan. 15 and a home match against Lecce on Jan. 18.

Fiorentina’s schedule shows a visit to Bologna on Jan. 18, followed by a home match against Cagliari on Jan. 24.

Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) in Florence.