The Derby dei Campioni is one of the biggest derbies in Italian football, and on Sunday, another chapter of this heated rivalry will unfold when Juventus host AC Milan at the Allianz Stadium.

Juventus Relying on Defence to Open the 2026-27 Season

Juventus opened their 2026-27 Serie A campaign with a comfortable 1-0 win over Frosinone and followed it with a 2-0 home win over Parma. After racking up over 55% possession in both matches while limiting both opponents to just five total shots on target and a combined 0.65 xG, Juventus have performed at a high level at both ends of the pitch.

The absence of star winger Kenan Yildiz due to injury might be an issue for Juve, but their new signings have adjusted well, and their stout defensive play seems to have become their newfound identity.

Look for Juventus to try to control the pace of the game at home, because allowing Milan to move the ball freely would be a tactical nightmare for La Vecchia Signora.

Juventus predicted lineup vs AC Milan (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumi, Celik; Locatelli, Douglas Luiz; Conceicao, Gonzalez, Boga; Kolo Muani

Can Ruben Amorim Keep Milan Undefeated in This Derby?

Ruben Amorim is enjoying an excellent start to life as Milan’s manager, with back-to-back wins to open the 2026-27 Serie A campaign. However, this trip to the Allianz Stadium will be their toughest test to date after they got past Torino (W 2-1) and then Venezia (W 1-0).

Despite the early returns, it’s clear that the Rossoneri need to do a better job of taking advantage of their chances. That doesn’t bode well against Juventus’ stout defence. Milan’s own defensive record spells trouble – they’ve allowed just one goal but have conceded a combined 2.09 xG in those two fixtures.

AC Milan predicted lineup vs Juventus (3-4-2-1): Maignan; De Winter, Gila, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Modric, Musah, Bartesaghi; Rabiot, Cisse; Gonçalo Ramos

Juventus vs AC Milan Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Juventus double chance (1X)
  • Odds: 1.31 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Juventus 1-0 AC Milan
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 3KB38

Key stats:

  • Juventus have won their first two matches of the 2026-27 season without conceding.
  • Juventus have avoided defeat in their last six Serie A head-to-head meetings with AC Milan (W2, D4)
  • Juventus have lost just one of their last eight competitive matches at home dating back to last season (W5, D2, L1).

Juventus’ playing style might not be flashy, but it’s been extremely effective this season. They’ve allowed just five shots on target in 180-plus minutes of league play, and they’re one of three teams that have yet to concede a goal in the current campaign.

As if that wasn’t enough, their head-to-head record against AC Milan at home also points towards a positive result. Juventus haven’t lost to the Rossoneri in a Serie A fixture since the 2022-23 season. All signs point to La Vecchia Signora having enough quality to extend their unbeaten start to the campaign.

Juventus vs AC Milan Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: BTTS - No
  • Odds: 1.88 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: A5D98

Amorim’s free-flowing 3-4-2-1 system has injected some much-needed spark into the Rossoneri’s attack.

However, there’s a reason why Juventus have yet to concede a goal this season, as they’ve limited opponents to a mere 0.67 xG combined across their first two fixtures. A low-scoring match is on the cards.

Verdict: Juventus double chance 1X (1.31) — Juventus 1-0 AC Milan.