Fiorentina and AC Milan will clash at Stadio Artemio Franchi Serie A match.

Fiorentina

Milan

Match Stats

Fiorentina entered their latest Conference League campaign as heavy favorites against Welsh side The New Saints, having reached the final in the past two years. However, they struggled to break through for over an hour, with Yacine Adli finally scoring in the 65th minute, followed shortly by Moise Kean securing the win with a close-range goal. The Viola had previously needed a penalty shootout to get past Puskas Academy in the playoffs and have shown inconsistent league form since Rafaelle Palladino took over from Vincenzo Italiano, failing to win any of their first four Serie A matches before a late victory over Lazio. A frustrating draw with Empoli left them in 11th place, averaging just over one point per game, although they’ve been difficult to beat at home, losing only once in their last 11 league games in Florence—against Milan in March.

The Rossoneri have had the upper hand recently, winning six of their last eight Serie A matches against Fiorentina, including a 2-1 victory last season that completed a league double. Milan is currently unbeaten in four league matches, recently defeating Inter Milan in the derby, but they've struggled in the Champions League, suffering defeats to Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen. With only nine wins in their last 33 elite-level games, they have work to do to secure a top-eight finish in the new league phase. Domestically, Milan is in third place after six Serie A games, boosted by a recent 3-0 win over Lecce, with Alvaro Morata, Theo Hernandez, and Christian Pulisic leading the goal tally, proving their offensive strength despite ongoing defensive concerns.