AC Milan vs Venezia - Serie A

A fascinating Serie A chapter awaits on August 28, 2026 when AC Milan take on Venezia at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. How smooth can you be when receiving the ball, how quickly can you move from the back foot, hips open, face forward and find quality with the pass.

AC Milan head into the contest positioned 6th in the Serie A standings, while Venezia arrive sitting 20th. The hosts have done enough without setting the world alight, DDWWL over their last five and a 50% win rate to their name. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, L in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that leaves them deep in trouble. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. One position every Premier League club still needs to strengthen in before the transfer window closes.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. AC Milan will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Venezia will back themselves to cause problems on the break. No wonder the skipper had talked of a 'new Aston Villa' in the pre-match press conference with what seemed like genuine excitement.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman D. Malen, whose 6 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. July 28: FIFA announces its "FIFA forward Enterprise" investment plan, proposing to spin off the commercial rights to competitions, including the World Cup, into a new company.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Backed by home advantage and superior form, AC Milan ought to prevail — a 2-1 victory looks the logical call. Whatever the outcome, the Serie A fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.