Serie A | Matchday 15 | Sunday, December 14, 2025
AC Milan host Sassuolo at the San Siro on Sunday evening as the Rossoneri look to defend their position at the summit of Serie A. The league leaders sit on 31 points with an 11-goal advantage, while newly promoted Sassuolo occupy eighth place with 20 points and harbor European ambitions of their own.
Table Context
Milan’s plus-11 goal difference (22 scored, 11 conceded) reflects the best defensive record in the division with six clean sheets. Sassuolo’s plus-2 (19 scored, 17 conceded) represents an impressive return for a side fresh from Serie B, though they remain 11 points adrift of their hosts.
Head-to-Head History
The fixture carries historical baggage for Milan. Sassuolo have been a notorious bogey team at the San Siro, winning 5-2 and 2-1 in recent seasons. However, Milan emphatically reasserted dominance with a 6-1 demolition in the Coppa Italia in December 2024.
At this venue over the last six meetings, Milan have won three with one draw and two Sassuolo victories. Overall across the last 10 encounters, the record reads 5-2-3 in Milan’s favor with four wins by two or more goals.
AC Milan Form
In their last six league matches overall, Milan have recorded W4-D1-L1, averaging 1.83 goals scored and just 0.83 conceded per game. A 3-0 victory over Empoli showcased their clinical edge.
Their last three home matches show W2-D1-L0 with 2.00 goals scored and a mere 0.33 conceded per game. The San Siro has become a fortress, with Milan scoring in 14 consecutive home matches.
Sassuolo Form
Sassuolo’s last six overall reads W2-D1-L3, averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per game. A victory over Lazio demonstrated their capability, but a heavy defeat to Inter exposed limitations against elite opposition.
Away form raises concerns. Their last three on the road produced W1-D0-L2 with just 1.00 goal scored and 2.33 conceded per game. They have conceded the opening goal in their last three away fixtures.
Tactical Outlook
Milan dominate possession at 56% and generate 15.5 shots per game compared to Sassuolo’s 44% and 11.2 shots. The tactical hinge centers on Rafael Leão against Sassuolo’s right-back. Leão was instrumental in the 6-1 Coppa Italia rout.
Timing favors Milan: they have led at halftime in 60% of home matches this season. Sassuolo’s matches tend toward entertainment, with Over 2.5 Goals landing in four of their last five away games.
Team News
Milan are without Ismael Bennacer (calf) and Alessandro Florenzi (knee). Mike Maignan (finger) faces a late fitness test with Marco Sportiello on standby. Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also doubtful.
Sassuolo miss Daniel Boloca and Josh Doig (suspension). Domenico Berardi is being managed carefully and remains a doubt. Without Berardi, Sassuolo’s attacking threat diminishes significantly.
Milan are expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 while Sassuolo will likely line up in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1.
Numbers to Watch
- 14: Milan’s consecutive home matches with a goal scored
- 6: Milan’s league-leading clean sheets this season
- 60%: Milan matches leading at halftime at home
Where to Watch
Kickoff: 6:00 PM CET / 5:00 PM UTC
Italy: DAZN | US: Paramount+, CBS Sports | UK: TNT Sports
