Torino - AC Milan

Can Torino establish early momentum as they host AC Milan on 23 August 2026 at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino for this Serie A matchday 1 encounter? The hosts head into the season opener fresh from a narrow 1-0 Coppa Italia victory over Carrarese, a result that should provide a confidence boost for the expected XI featuring Giovanni Simeone leading the line. Torino will look to balance their midfield, with Cesare Casadei and Nikola Vlasic tasked with controlling the tempo against a formidable visiting side.

AC Milan arrive with a squad bolstered by the expected inclusion of experienced figures like Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot alongside Goncalo Ramos in attack. Their recent meetings with Torino have been high-scoring affairs, including a 3-2 victory in March 2026 and a 2-3 win in December 2025. With both teams showing a tendency for open, attacking football in their previous Serie A clashes, this opening fixture promises a tactical test of defensive discipline for both sides.