AC Milan vs Cremonese Prediction and Betting Tips – August 23, 2025

Match Details

• Competition: Italian Serie A
• Date & Time: 23rd of August, 19:45 (local time)
• Venue: The San Siro stadium (Italy)

Team Form and Recent Performance

This will be the first game of a new season so the “recent” form is not so recent, but if we discount pre season friendlies then Cremonese finished the stronger of the two.

Key Players, Injuries, and Suspensions

In the transfer window AC Milan have only made one significant signing so far, On 3 July 2025, Ricci completed his transfer to from Torino for a fee of €23 million + €1.5 million in bonuses. He is a defensive midfielder who should bring extra strength to the AC Milan back line. Cremonese have made no transfer signings as of the time of writing.

Tactical and Strategic Analysis

AC Milan finished second in the top flight last season having won 22 times, drawing 9 and losing just 7. They therefore won two thirds of their games, which helped them achieve a +22 goal difference and they were second highest scorers in the league. Comparisons with the Cremonese record should take into account that they were playing in the league below, and only got promoted in a play off final. Cremonese will be stepping up a division and for the first game playing away from home, at one of the best, highest scoring teams in the league, not to mention one that has been investing in improving their defence.

Match Prediction

• Main bet: This should be a very simple home win for AC Milan and odds of 1.39 seem far too generous.
• Alternative bet: Using the Asian Handicap market AC Milan to win by 2 goals or more extends the odds to 2.11