MILAN (Interstat) — In a thrilling, back-and-forth Serie A contest that defied pregame projections, AC Milan edged Torino 3-2 on Saturday at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The match, played on March 21, 2026, featured three goals in a chaotic nine-minute span early in the second half that ultimately decided the outcome.

The home side emerged victorious despite falling behind twice, showcasing resilience to secure three points and improve its early season record. Torino, which remains winless in the league campaign, fought valiantly but was left to rue missed opportunities after each time taking the lead.

The match began at a measured pace, with the first notable action a yellow card shown to Milan defender Fikayo Tomori in the ninth minute for a tactical foul. The deadlock was broken by the visitors in the 36th minute against the run of play. Defender Strahinja Pavlović, who would later be booked, rose highest on a set piece to power a header home, giving Torino a 1-0 advantage.

Milan responded before halftime. Just eight minutes after falling behind, the Rossoneri found an equalizer. In the 44th minute, substitute striker Giovanni Simeone made an immediate impact after coming on, finishing a well-worked team move to send the sides into the break level at 1-1.

The second half exploded into life with a flurry of goals. Torino reclaimed the lead in the 54th minute through midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who found space at the edge of the area and placed a precise shot into the corner. Their joy was short-lived, however, as Milan hit back almost directly from the restart.

A mere 60 seconds after Rabiot’s goal, Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana leveled the score again at 2-2 in the 55th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to strike from distance. The rapid equalizer shifted the momentum decisively in Milan’s favor.

The winning goal came from an unexpected source. In the 87th minute, with the match appearing destined for a draw, Milan sealed the victory. The decisive play originated from Tomori, who atoned for his early yellow card by providing a crucial assist. His driven cross from the right flank was met by a towering header from defender Strahinja Pavlović, who unfortunately for Torino scored into his own net under pressure from a Milan attacker, completing a dramatic late turnaround.

The result contradicted the pregame analytics from Interstat, whose game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw and whose ELO system gave Milan a 61.6 percent probability to win. Milan’s victory, sealed by Pavlović’s own goal, provided a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of football.

With the win, AC Milan improved its Serie A record, maintaining an unbeaten start to the domestic season. The defeat leaves Torino still searching for its first league victory. Torino will look to rebound quickly, as its schedule shows a swift turnaround with a match at Bologna next in Serie A play.