AC Milan vs. Torino: Preview, Team News, and Predicted Lineups

Serie A Match Preview

The Serie A season gets underway this weekend, with AC Milan set to host Torino in their opening match. Milan will be looking to build on their impressive title-winning campaign last season, while Torino will be hoping to improve on their mid-table finish.

Milan will be without the services of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is still recovering from a knee injury. However, they have strengthened their squad with the signings of Charles De Ketelaere and Divock Origi.

Torino, meanwhile, have been busy in the transfer market, bringing in a number of new players, including Ivan Ilic and Nemanja Radonjic.

Team News

AC Milan

* Injured: Zlatan Ibrahimovic * Doubtful: None * Suspended: None

Torino

* Injured: None * Doubtful: None * Suspended: None

Predicted Lineups

AC Milan (4-2-3-1)

* Maignan * Calabria, Kalulu, Tomori, Hernandez * Bennacer, Tonali * Saelemaekers, De Ketelaere, Leao * Giroud

Torino (3-4-2-1)

* Milinkovic-Savic * Djidji, Bremer, Rodriguez * Singo, Linetty, Ilic, Aina * Radonjic, Miranchuk * Pellegri

Key Stats

* AC Milan have won their last five Serie A matches. * Torino have won only one of their last five Serie A matches. * AC Milan have a better head-to-head record against Torino, with 70 wins to Torino's 45.

Prediction

AC Milan are the clear favorites for this match. They have a stronger squad and are in better form. Torino will be looking to make a good start to the season, but they are likely to come up short against AC Milan.

Prediction: AC Milan 2-0 Torino