AC Milan will host Torino to start their respective Serie A runs. Kickoff is scheduled at 2:45 p.m. ET on Saturday at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: AC Milan kept the goalie under heavy fire last season, having averaged 5.7 shots on goal per game. It's a different story for Torino, though, as they averaged only 3.2. Looking back to last season, AC Milan finished on the right side of .500 (22-9-7), and they're hoping to kick off an even more successful campaign this year. Similarly, Torino also assembled a winning record last year, finishing the season 13-14-11. AC Milan came up short against Torino when the teams last played back in May, falling 3-1. Will AC Milan have more luck at home instead of on the road? AC Milan is a huge favorite against Torino, according to the latest Serie A odds, being -211 to win. The over/under is 2.5 goals. AC Milan has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Torino. Milan kick off their Serie A campaign tonight against Torino after impressing in pre-season. Milan begin their season without the figure of Stefano Pioli on the sidelines as he received the boot following an inconsistent campaign last season. The Rossoneri have appointed former Roma coach Paulo Fonseca for the job and have provided Zlatan Ibrahimovic the right to take the call on player transfers and management. Fonseca built a defensively formidable Lille side last season as they kept the highest number of clean sheets (22) in Ligue 1. Milan are expected to be the favourites in this contest and they will hope to make a statement. Meanwhile, Torino will hope to bank upon the latest 3-1 victory against Milan in Turin back in May to overcome them tonight. Il Toro had a good season according to their standards last campaign as they finished amongst the top ten in the league. Former manager Ivan Juric brought stability to his mid-table club but he departed after expressing discontent with the club’s management. New boss Paolo Vanoli has a tough job replicating the performances under the Croatian manager. Vanoli led Venezia to promotion last season by prevailing in the Serie B playoffs. Here are the predicted line-ups for the match: Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Calabria, Gabbia, Tomori, Hernandez; Bennacer, Loftus-Cheek; Chukwueze, Pulisic, Leao; Morata Torino (3-5-2): Milinkovic-Savic; Vojvoda, Coco, Masina; Bellanova, Ricci, Linetty, Ilic, Lazaro; Sanabria, Zapata The Week 1 fixture list in Serie A includes AC Milan hosting Torino FC on Saturday, August 17 at 2:45 PM ET. Our game prediction can be found below. Milan will receive Torino in a game valid for the Matchday 1 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. You can find out here how to watch this game on TV or live stream it in your country. AC Milan and Torino will face each other in a match scheduled for Matchday 1 of the 2023/2024 Serie A season. Discover all the vital details about this captivating showdown, including how to witness every moment of the action via TV broadcasts or live streaming options accessible in your country. The new Serie A season is underway, and teams across the league are setting their sights on various goals. AC Milan, after a disappointing campaign last year where they watched bitter rivals Inter lift the trophy, are among the title contenders determined to reclaim their position at the top of Italian soccer. With a revamped squad, Milan are not only aiming to challenge domestically but also to reestablish their dominance on the European stage. Meanwhile, Torino, though not viewed as title favorites, are looking to punch above their weight this season, with aspirations of qualifying for European competition and making a significant impact. It’s no secret that Paulo Fonseca has taken a liking to Alexis Saelemaekers in the last few weeks and according to a report, the Belgian could start in Milan-Torino tonight. Samuel Chukwueze, as such, could be on the bench. Chukwueze and Saelemaekers both did very well during the pre-season and the decision isn’t obvious. On the other hand, one could argue that the Nigerian has been the most prolific out of the two, also with a point to prove after last season. According to Gazzetta dello Sport (see photo below), the Belgian is currently ahead 55-45 while Malick Thiaw has overtaken Matteo Gabbia 60-40 for the last centre-back spot. Up front, Luka Jovic is also ahead of Alvaro Morata 55-45. Predicted Milan XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Thiaw, Theo Hernandez; Bennacer, Loftus-Cheek; Saelemaekers, Pulisic, Leao, Jovic. Predicted Torino XI (3-5-2): Milinkovic-Savic; Vojvoda, Coco, Masina; Bellanova, Ricci, Linetty, Ilic, Lazaro; Sanabria, Zapata. It remains to be seen if there will be some surprising changes in the end, but the most important thing is clinching all three points. Milan have a very positive record at home against Torino, but there will surely be some nerves as it’s not just the season opener but also Fonseca’s first game.