Fiorentina vs. AC Milan: Three key points at stake

Serie A matchday 20 puts a crucial three points up for grabs at the Franchi in the clash between Fiorentina and AC Milan: The Viola, who conceded to Lazio in the last minute in the midweek round, have strung together two solid results and are now aiming for a third win to try to climb out of the relegation zone. AC Milan, however, after their home draw against Genoa, cannot afford to drop points if they want to make the most of the direct clash between Inter and Napoli scheduled for tonight.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There are 90 official previous matches between the teams in Florence: a record of 37 Fiorentina victories (the last 2-1 in Serie A 2024/25), 25 draws (the last 1-1 in Serie A 2019/20) and 28 Milan successes (the last 1-2 in Serie A 2023/24).

The first match in Fiorentina's history in Serie A was against the Rossoneri: 1-1 in September 1931, in Milan.

CURIOSITA'

Fiorentina are the team with the most goals conceded in Serie A 2025/26 (30), like Verona, Udinese and Torino.

Milan unbeaten in Serie A for 17 matches: the only Rossoneri defeat came in the first round, 1-2 at San Siro against Cremonese; then Allegri's team has put together 11 victories and 6 draws.

Milan are the Serie A 2025/26 team that has made the fewest substitutions (63) out of 90 available in the 18 matches played by the Rossoneri.

COACHES and PLAYERS

Fiorentina are the second team against which Massimiliano Allegri has obtained the most victories as a manager: 19 in 32 matches, better only against Lazio (23 successes in 38 matches).

DISCIPLINE 

Suspended: Tomori (Milan)

Cautioned: Nicolussi Caviglia, Parisi, Mandragora (Fiorentina)

REFEREE

MASSA (MELI – COSTANZO) IV: RAPUANO, VAR: MARESCA, AVAR: CHIFFI

UPCOMING MATCHES

Bologna-Fiorentina (Sunday January 18, 15.00 CET)

Como-Milan (Thursday January 14, 20.45 CET)

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