AC Milan vs Como Preview - A Dramatic Clash for Serie A Title Ambitions
AC Milan host Como at Optus Stadium in the highlight match of Serie A's 25th round. With their high form and squad depth, the Rossoneri are aiming for three points to keep pace with the league leaders.
At 2:45 AM on February 19, 2026, the clash between AC Milan and Como will be the highlight of the Serie A round. This is not only a encounter between a title contender and a surprise team of the season, but also a test of character for both sides in the final stages of the season.
Current standing and form of the two teams
AC Milan is having an incredibly stable season. Their second-place position in the league table with 53 points after 24 matches is clear evidence of the Rossoneri's strength. Notably, AC Milan's team has only lost one match since the start of the season, an impressive figure that shows their resilience. Their form in the last five matches has also been very convincing with four wins and one draw.
| Team | Location | Point | Form in the last 5 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Milan | 2 | 53 | 4 wins, 1 draw |
| Como | 7 | 41 | 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss |
On the other side of the battlefield, Como is proving to be an interesting "dark horse" in Serie A this season. Ranked 7th with 41 points, they are breathing down the necks of the European cup qualification spots. Although their recent form has been somewhat inconsistent with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 5 rounds, their ability to spring surprises should not be underestimated, especially given their attack's efficiency of 1.6 goals per game.
Head-to-head history and professional statistics
History is completely on the side of the red half of Milan. In the last three encounters since the beginning of 2025, AC Milan has maintained a perfect winning streak against Como. However, the scores of the matches have often been very close (2-1, 2-1 and 3-1), showing that Como always knows how to make things difficult for their big opponents.
Goal-scoring and defensive performance
- AC Milan:They average 1.7 goals per game and concede only 0.8 goals per game. Their strength lies in the balance between their lines.
- Como:They average 1.6 goals per game and concede only 0.8 goals per game. This statistic shows that Como's defense is extremely solid, even though they are not a big team.
Force situation and personnel changes
Both teams enter this match with significant losses in terms of personnel, which will undoubtedly affect the coaches' tactical planning.
AC Milan's list of absentees
- S. Gimenez:Absent due to an ankle injury.
- A. Rabiot:Absent due to suspension (red card).
The absence of Rabiot in midfield will be a difficult problem, forcing Milan to look for more effective defensive solutions to counter the dynamism of Como's midfield.
List of absentees from Como
- A. Diao:Absent due to a thigh injury.
- E. Goldaniga:Absent due to a heel injury.
- A. Morata:Absent due to suspension (red card).
Most notably, key striker Alvaro Morata will be absent. The lack of experience and opportunism from the Spanish forward will significantly weaken Como's firepower in their away match at Optus Stadium.
Tactical analysis and predictions
Overall, AC Milan is still considered the favorite due to their home advantage and the composure of a title contender. Experts predict a 45% chance of the home team winning, equal to the probability of a draw. Meanwhile, Como's chances of causing an upset are only 10%.
With both teams possessing disciplined defenses (conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game), the match is unlikely to have many goals. A narrow victory or a close draw is the most likely scenario. The recommended bet for this match is AC Milan winning or drawing (Double chance).
Predicted result:AC Milan win or draw.
Team lineup updated at 02:15 on February 19, 2026
Official lineup
AC Milan
Diagram: 3-5-2
CoachMassimiliano Allegri
Starting lineup:
- 16. Mike Maignan (G)
- 5. Koni De Winter (D)
- 23. Fikayo Tomori (D)
- 31. Strahinja Pavlovicć (D)
- 24. Zachary Athekame (M)
- 4. Samuele Ricci (M)
- 14. Luka Modrić (M)
- 30. Ardon Jashari (M)
- 33. Davide Bartesaghi (M)
- 18. Christopher Nkunku (F)
- 10. Rafael Leão (F)
Substitutes:
- 96. Lorenzo Torriani
- 1. Pietro Terracciano
- 2. Pervis Estupiñán
- 27. David Odogu
- 46. Matteo Gabbia
- 8. Ruben Loftus-Cheek
- 11. Christian Pulišić
- 19. Youssouf Fofana
- 9. Niclas Füllkrug
Como
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachCesc Fabregas
Starting lineup:
- 1. Jean Butez (G)
- 77. Ignace Van der Brempt (D)
- 14. Jacobo Ramón (D)
- 34. Diego Carlos (D)
- 2. Marc-Oliver Kempf (D)
- 23. Máximo Perrone (M)
- 8. Sergi Roberto (M)
- 31. Mërgim Vojvoda (M)
- 10. Nico Paz (M)
- 20. Martin Baturina (M)
- 6. Maxence Caqueret (F)
Substitutes:
- 22. Mauro Vigorito
- 21. Noel Törnqvist
- 44. Nikola Čavlina
- 18. Alberto Moreno
- 28. Ivan Smolčić
- 3. Álex Valle
- 15. Adrian Lahdo
- 17. Jesús Rodriguez
- 42. Jayden Addai
- 33. Lucas Da Cunha
- 19. Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn
- 11. Anastasios Douvikas
