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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Fri, Sep 11
Kyoto Sanga
2-3
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
98
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
0
Segawa sparks stunning ten-man Reysol comeback.
Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Thu, Sep 10
Como
4-1
RB Leipzig
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
26
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Como dismantle Leipzig in Champions League stunner.
Futmetrix Verdict
57
FT
Thu, Sep 10
Bayern München
5-0
Bodo/Glimt
⚡ Intensity
81
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Bayern's second-half blitz destroys Bodo/Glimt.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
F. Baschirotto (A. Zerbin) 28'
45' S. Pavlovic (P. Estupinan)
HT
46' ↓ P. Estupinan ↑A. Jimenez
Alberto Grassi 48'
↓ J. Vandeputte ↑M. Payero 56'
↓ A. Grassi ↑W. Bondo 56'
F. Bonazzoli (G. Pezzella) 61'
65' ↓ F. Tomori ↑S. Chukwueze
↓ D. Okereke ↑A. Sanabria 65'
74' ↓ L. Modric ↑A. Jashari
Martín Payero 77'
78' Álex Jiménez
↓ M. Bianchetti ↑F. Ceccherini 83'
↓ F. Bonazzoli ↑M. De Luca 84'
Warren Bondo 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Fikayo Tomori 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
80
Passes
2
Duels
Matteo Gabbia
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
80
Passes
9
Duels
Strahinja Pavlović 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Alexis Saelemaekers 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Luka Modrić
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
Youssouf Fofana
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Pervis Estupiñán 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Santiago Giménez
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Christian Pulišić
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Pietro Terracciano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Pittarella
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Koni De Winter 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Jiménez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Zachary Athekame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ardon Jashari 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yunus Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Chukwueze
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
Emilio Audero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Filippo Terracciano 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Federico Baschirotto
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Matteo Bianchetti 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Midfielders
Alessio Zerbin
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Michele Collocolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Grassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Jari Vandeputte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Giuseppe Pezzella 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Forwards
David Okereke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Federico Bonazzoli
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Marco Silvestri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lapo Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leonardo Sernicola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romano Floriani Mussolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Ceccherini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michele Castagnetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Payero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warren Bondo 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Dachi Lordkipanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel De Luca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2025 | AC Milan | 1 - 2 | Cremonese | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 05/03/2023 | AC Milan | 1 - 1 | Cremonese | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 11/08/2022 | Cremonese | 0 - 0 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
AC Milan Win
Cremonese Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
AC Milan
Cremonese
AC Milan
Cremonese
Smash and Grab: Cremonese Defy Logic at San Siro
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A tactical masterclass in efficiency saw Milan's overwhelming dominance count for nothing as the visitors snatched a historic away victory through sheer clinical finishing.
Dominance Without Delivery
The atmosphere at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza suggested a routine home win, but football rarely follows the script. From the opening exchanges, AC Milan unleashed a relentless offensive, maintaining an Intensity rating of 7.9 that pinned the visitors deep. Alexis Saelemaekers was the architect of this pressure, delivering four key passes as he searched for a gap in the grigiorossi armor. Despite controlling 64% of possession and firing a barrage of shots, the Rossoneri lacked the final clinical touch. A staggering 24 shots turned the stadium into a shooting gallery, yet the scoreboard remained unbothered, setting the stage for one of the most statistically improbable results of the season as the home side struggled to convert territory into tangible advantage.
Pavlovic Responds to Baschirotto
The narrative shifted dramatically in the 28th minute when Cremonese struck against the run of play. F. Baschirotto rose highest to meet an A. Zerbin cross, shocking the home crowd with a powerful finish. This unexpected Upset Factor forced Milan into an even higher gear. The lead changed hands in spirit if not in score, as the hosts fought desperately to restore Balance before the break. Their persistence was rewarded in the 45th minute when S. Pavlovic connected with a P. Estupinan delivery to level the match. It felt like the inevitable correction of a lopsided encounter, sending the teams into the tunnel with Milan seemingly poised to take control of the second half.
Bonazzoli's Clinical Strike Seals the Points
The second half mirrored the first, with Milan camping in the opposition half, but the Stakes reached a boiling point at the hour mark. In a rare foray forward, G. Pezzella found F. Bonazzoli, who produced a moment of pure quality to put Cremonese 2-1 ahead in the 61st minute. The final half-hour was a desperate siege; Milan won 9 corners and finished with an xG of 1.92, yet they could not find a second equalizer. Cremonese's defense, bolstered by four crucial saves, held firm against the 16 shots taken from inside their own box. When the final whistle blew, the disparity was clear: Milan had the stats, but Cremonese had the points, leaving the San Siro faithful in a state of stunned disbelief at their team's wastefulness.
Key Questions
What made Federico Baschirotto the Man of the Match?
Baschirotto earned an 8.6 rating by scoring the opening goal and leading a defensive effort that weathered 24 Milan shots.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
The Scudetto Path Leads Through San Siro
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. While the disparity in quality suggests a routine evening, AC Milan cannot afford a single slip-up if they are to maintain their pursuit of the title.
The Setup
As the season reaches a critical juncture, the Balance of this fixture leans heavily toward the hosts. AC Milan sit in second place, buoyed by a Form rating that reflects a strong run of 14 wins this season. Visitors Cremonese arrive at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in 15th place, struggling to find consistency with only five wins so far. Although the Stakes metric is currently at 1.0, the context of the title race makes this a high-pressure encounter for the Milanese giants.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by Milan's high-octane attack testing Cremonese's low-block resolve. The Stars power of Rafael Leão and C. Pulišić provides a level of technical excellence that the visitors' defensive unit will struggle to contain. The creative spark of C. Nkunku in the final third is expected to be the catalyst that eventually breaches the opposition's perimeter, forcing a struggling away side out of their shell.
Our Prediction
Expect a one-sided affair where Milan dominate possession from the opening whistle. The Rossoneri are likely to find an early breakthrough, allowing them to dictate the tempo and conserve energy for tougher tests ahead. A 2-0 scoreline feels inevitable, as Milan’s defensive stability should easily nullify a Cremonese side that has managed only 20 goals all season.