AC Milan looking to stay top as they face Sassuolo

AC Milan, unbeaten since matchday two, host Sassuolo at San Siro as they look to pull away at the top. The Rossoneri are seeking a fourth straight win after victories over Inter, Lazio and Torino. Sassuolo, however, have other plans: determined to stay clear of the relegation zone, the Neroverdi are targeting a major upset against the league leaders to build on their recent win over Fiorentina.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There have been 13 previous meetings between the sides in the Rossoneri half of Milan: 7 wins for Milan (the most recent a 6–1 victory in the Coppa Italia 2024/25), 2 draws (the latest (the last 0-0 in Serie A 2019/20), 4 wins for Sassuolo (the last 2-5 in Serie A 2022/23).

DID YOU KNOW?

Milan are the side who have had the most penalties awarded against them in Serie A 2025/26: 5, the same as Udinese. Milan are the team that make the fewest substitutions in Serie A 2025/26: 47 out of a possible 70.

COACHES and PLAYERS

Massimiliano Allegri, now in his second spell in charge of Milan, was sacked by the Rossoneri in January 2014 following a 4–3 defeat away to Sassuolo. Milan had gone 0–2 up after 13 minutes thanks to goals from Balotelli and Robinho, but were then overturned by a four-goal haul from Domenico Berardi, with Montolivo’s late strike for Milan proving in vain. Massimiliano Allegri also faces his former club: he coached Sassuolo in the 2007/08 season in Serie C1, taking charge for 42 matches with a record of 22 wins, 7 draws and 13 defeats, earning a historic promotion to Serie B and winning the Serie C1 Supercup.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: Grosso (Sassuolo) Cautioned: Doig, Thorstvedt (Sassuolo)

REFEREE

CREZZINI (MELI – ALASSIO) IV: CHIFFI, VAR: PRONTERA, AVAR: MARESCA

UPCOMING MATCHES

EA SPORTS FC SUPERCUP Napoli-Milan (Thursday, December 18, 20.00 CET) Sassuolo-Torino (Sunday, December 21, 15.00 CET) (Photo Getty Images)