Juventus vs Milan - A Clash that Holds Massive Implications for the Title Race
by Thobelani Moyo | by Thobelani Moyo
Juventus has made a positive start, but flaws have been evident
Juventus' start to the 2025-26 Serie A season has been impressive. The Turin-based outfit has maintained an unblemished record heading into matchday six. In fact, they are unbeaten in five matches and are one of just two sides, the other being Atalanta, who have yet to suffer defeat.
Regarding their situation in the Serie A standings, we suggest checking out the table below:
| Position | Club | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Fired | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | AC Milan | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 2. | Napoli | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
| 3. | AS Roma | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| 4. | Inter Milan | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 12 |
| 5. | Juventus | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 6. | Atalanta | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
Igor Tudor's charges have been plagued with a string of draws as they come into this crucial encounter. Victory has been hard to come by, as they've drawn each of their last four matches across all competitions. Two of those outings were recorded in the league.
It should be pointed out that their last league defeat came at the hands of Parma, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat away from home on April 23rd. In other words, Juventus is enjoying a ten-match unbeaten run—a streak that stretches to the previous season.
The big question is: Can they maintain this unbeaten run? See what our SportyTrader betting experts have to say in our Juventus vs. AC Milan prediction.
Rest assured, intimidation posed by table-toppers AC Milan won't be a factor for I Bianconeri. At this venue, the Allianz Stadium, they got the better of Massimiliano Allegri's men, recording a comfortable 2-0 win in the concluding round of last season, and will aim for a repeat outcome.
Massimiliano Allegri faces former employers
Head coach Massimiliano Allegri is in his second spell at AC Milan, having previously managed the Milan giants from 2010 to 2014 before taking the reins at Juventus.
The 58-year-old was in charge of the Turin outfit for eight years across two spells. During his tenure, he collected 12 trophies with the team.
It has been 12 years since Massimiliano Allegri faced Juventus as an opponent.
Now, Allegri is set to cross paths with his former employers in a crucial match that could have a massive implication on the title race.
Can AC Milan retain their top spot in the Serie A standings?
AC Milan started the 2025-26 Serie A campaign on a disappointing note. Their first defeat of the season came at the hands of Cremonese, losing 2-1 at home.
Credit, however, is due where it's due, because shortly after that setback, I Rossoneri emerged from the ashes and stamped their authority—the response: a four-match winning streak.
That currently sees them leading at the top with 12 points in Serie A. Their situation is a bit tricky because three teams, including defending champions Napoli, AS Roma, and Inter Milan, have also accumulated the same number of points as them.
With that in mind, AC Milan can not afford to drop points if they are to enter the international break still holding onto their top spot in the league standings.
Head-to-Head: Who has the edge?
Juventus has dominated this fixture in the past years. The Turin-based outfit boasts 34 wins in 83 meetings against AC Milan. During this period, they scored 106 goals and limited their opponents to just 87.
For the visiting team, their objective is to end a four-match winless league run in this fixture. Each of those outings failed to produce more than three goals, with the total line set under 2.5 goals.
