AC Milan vs Cremonese Prediction & Betting Tips (23 August)

If he won the Italian Super Cup at the expense of his great integral rival, Milan has been disappointed with its season. Quickly released in the Champions Barrage League and only 8th from Serie A, the Lombard club did not renew Coach Sergio Conceiçao, who had himself taken over from Paulo Fonseca. With the return of Allegri to his head and no European cup to play this season, Milan AC hopes to bounce back. This summer, the Rossoneri played with hot and cold during their summer preparation, started by defeats against two English clubs: Arsenal 1-0 and Chelsea 4-1. Meanwhile, the Milanese have still beaten Liverpool 2-4 and Perth Glory 0-9, Australia, for a draw against Leeds 1-1. On the other hand, they easily won their 2-0 Italian Cup match against Bari, Serie B last week.

Self-series B after the 2022-2023 season, the Cremonese will have taken two years to find the elite of Italian football. Only 4th in the regular season, the Cremone based training, also in Lombardy, was able to dominate successively Juve Stabia and Spezia in accession dams at Serie A. This summer, the promoted played few friendly matches. After a big defeat against Torino 4-1, the Cremonese defeated the small club of Patria 3-0 before drawing against the Reggiana 0-0. The club will be able to focus on the championship this season, since it has already been eliminated from the Italian Cup, the week spent on penalties by Palermo Serie B. 

Both teams enter the match with contrasting trajectories. Milan’s preseason included emphatic wins over Liverpool and Perth Glory, though losses to Arsenal and Chelsea exposed defensive frailties. Allegri’s side did manage a composed 2-0 win over Bari in the Coppa Italia, showcasing improved ball retention and midfield control. Cremonese, meanwhile, edged past Spezia and Juve Stabia in their playoff run but stumbled in their Coppa Italia opener against Palermo, losing on penalties. Nicola’s side has shown resilience but will need more than grit to contain Milan’s midfield dominance and attacking depth.

Expect a tightly contested affair, with Milan likely to dominate possession and Cremonese relying on quick transitions. The Rossoneri’s revamped midfield should prove decisive, especially if Modric and Jashari dictate tempo early. While Cremonese may snatch a goal through Afena-Gyan or a set-piece opportunity, Milan’s quality in the final third should see them edge the match. A 2-1 scoreline in favor of AC Milan feels fitting—reflecting both the promise of Allegri’s rebuild and the spirited resistance of a side fighting to prove they belong.

• Summary: Milan is going head to head with Cremonese starting on 23 Aug 2025 at 18:45 UTC at San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza stadium, Milan city, Italy. The match is a part of the Serie A .
• Referee: Giuseppe Collu
• AC Milan Feedinco Rating: 7.19
• Cremonese Feedinco Rating: 6.86