As the new Serie A season gets closer, the Rossoneri fans are keeping an eye on their favourite team and are looknig forward to seeing Massimiliano Allegri's squad take on Leeds United in preparation for the new campaign.
The match is set to be played tomorrow, August 9, 2025. The time? 3 PM CEST. It will be streamed via DAZN, free to watch. As for the venue, the fixture will take place at the Aviva stadium in Dublin, Ireland.
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AC Milan want to enter the 2025-26 Serie A season with renewed ambition under their experienced head coach. After a sub-par showing in the previous campaign, where they finished in the 8th position and failed to secure a top-four finish and a spot in the UEFA Champions League, the Rossoneri are keen to kick off their season in the best way, andd they are already showing positive signs in the friendly matches.
In fact, recent friendly matches, including a dominant 9-0 victory over Perth Glory, a victory against Liverpool, and a narrow loss versus Arsenal indicate that Milan’s spirit and unit is firing on all cylinders. There is, however, a lot of work still to do. When three points are at stake in an official match, a lot can change quickly. Allegri's team must remain focused on the mission.
Key players to watch
Milan’s squad boasts a mix of seasoned stars and emerging talents. Rafael Leão, the Portuguese winger, remains the focal point of their attack. His pace, dribbling, and goal-scoring ability make him a constant threat, as evidenced by his key contributions in past seasons. The recent acquisition of Ardon Jashari from Club Brugge adds dynamism to the midfield, offering both defensive solidity and creative spark. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan, a cornerstone of Milan’s defense, will be crucial in maintaining a clean sheet, given his impressive record of conceding just nine goals in 12 matches across all competitions last season. Of course, the blockbuster summer signing is legendary midfielder of Real Madrid, and winner of Ballon d'Or as well as six Champions League titles is Luka Modric. The fans are very excited to see him take the pitch, even in a friendly match against Leeds United.
Tactical Breakdown
Milan, under their new boss, Massimiliano Allegri, have shown flexibility. In the recent matches, they played with a back-three. But have also played with a traditional 4-3-3 formation module. The key, though, is emphasizing quick transitions and wing play. Rafael Leão and Alexis Saelemaekers (Pulisic will not be available) are likely to exploit the flanks, stretching the other team's defense and creating space for central runs by the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek who likes to make runs from the midfielder's position. The addition of Ardon Jashari also highlights the coach's desire to gain control of the midfield, potentially allowing Milan to dictate the tempo, especially with Luka Modric's expertise and Samuele Ricci who has also shown good signs so far.
Prediction and betting insights
Given the disparity in squad quality and recent form, AC Milan are the clear favorites to win tomorrow against Leeds, even though history teaches us that you never know what can happen in 90 minutes.
Milan's attacking qualities and strength, on paper, should be a lot to handle for Leeds United. What Allegri wants to see, though, is controlling possession and capitalizing on set pieces and also doing counter-attacks thanks to quick transitions. Betting markets are expected to reflect this as well. For those considering alternative bets, “Both Teams to Score” could be a viable option. A total of over 2.5 goals also aligns with Milan’s attacking output too.
