The 25th week of the Serie A season kicks off this Friday, February 13, 2026, with a high-stakes encounter at the Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani. Second-place AC Milan travels to face a struggling Pisa side currently rooted to the bottom of the table, as both teams pursue drastically different objectives in the final stretch of the campaign.
Match Details and Kickoff Time
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:45 PM local time (UTC+1). For fans in the United States, the action starts at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT. The Rossoneri enter the fixture as heavy favorites, looking to close the gap on league leaders Inter Milan, while Pisa desperately needs points to escape the relegation zone.
Head-to-Head History and Recent Form
Historically, AC Milan has dominated this matchup. In 13 Serie A meetings, the Rossoneri remain unbeaten with 10 wins and 3 draws. However, the reverse fixture in October 2025 served as a wake-up call for the giants, as Pisa secured a dramatic 2-2 draw and was minutes away from an upset victory.
- Pisa Form: Currently 19th in the standings, Pisa has struggled at home, recording only one win in 12 matches at the Arena Garibaldi this season.
- AC Milan Form: Sitting in 2nd place, Milan has remained unbeaten in seven consecutive league matches. They have been prolific on the road, scoring 55% of their total goals (21 of 38) away from the San Siro.
Official Lineups and Team News
Milan manager Paulo Fonseca is expected to field a potent attacking lineup to break down Pisa’s defensive block. Key players including Rafael Leão, Christian Pulisic, and Christopher Nkunku are slated to start. For Pisa, the match marks a critical test for their new tactical setup following the recent departure of manager Alberto Gilardino.
Predicted AC Milan XI: Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Gabbia, Theo Hernandez; Loftus-Cheek, Reijnders; Pulisic, Nkunku, Leão; Morata.
What is at Stake?
For AC Milan, anything less than three points would be a significant blow to their Scudetto ambitions. For Pisa, who sit level on 15 points with Verona at the bottom, a result against one of Italy’s “Seven Sisters” could provide the psychological boost needed to spark a late-season survival run. Experts predict a 3-1 victory for the visitors, citing Milan’s superior depth and Pisa’s defensive vulnerabilities.