Chelsea vs AC Milan Preview, Odds and Predictions – 10/08/2025

Chelsea and AC Milan are set to wrap up their respective pre-season campaigns with a marquee showdown at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. For the Blues, it’s the final tune-up before their Premier League opener. Meanwhile, Rossoneri will conclude their busy summer schedule in England.

The London side are arriving from a Club World Cup triumph in the United States. Whereas, the Italian side have been on the road for several weeks. Both clubs will treat this fixture as a final test before competitive duties resume soon. Thus, ensuring strong squads and determined display from the players.

AC Milan visit next for our final pre-season test. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/odGEvciwhU
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 9, 2025

Chelsea vs AC Milan Best Bets

Bets	Over/Under	Moneyline
Total Goals	Over 3.5	+105
Total Corners	Over 10.5	+150

Odds via BetMGM.

Chelsea vs AC Milan Preview

Chelsea

Chelsea are entering this match on a remarkable run. They’ve won 15 of their last 17 games, including a recent 2-0 friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen. The Blues invested majorly another time. They’ve spent £250m on eight signings, including Joao Pedro, Estevao, Liam Delap, and Jorrel Hato.

Levi Colwill is out with a long-term ACL injury, but they will have Wesley Fofana available again after a lengthy absence. Reece James is expected to captain the side, with Maresca potentially using him at right-back or in midfield. Nicolas Jackson’s departure appears likely, leaving Pedro or Delap to partner the attack.

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AC Milan

Milan’s squad rotation will be significant after facing Leeds United in Dublin just one day earlier. New arrivals include experienced playmaker Luka Modric and Belgian midfielder Ardon Jashari. Jashari should replace the departed Tijjani Reijnders. Christian Pulisic is sidelined with an ankle issue.

Meanwhile Alvaro Morata is close to joining Como. Former strikers Luka Jovic and Tammy Abraham have also moved on. Max Allegri, back for a second stint as coach, may look to Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez to lead the line. Milan’s summer form features a 9-0 win over Perth Glory and steady performances against top opposition.

Chelsea vs AC Milan Over/ Under Predictions

Total Goals Over 3.5 @ +105 as per BetMGM:

Bookmakers are offering Over 3.5 goals at +105, indicating strong expectations of a high-scoring affair. This line reflects Chelsea’s red-hot pre-season run. Especially their 15 wins in their last 17 matches. It also includes their recent FIFA Club World Cup win over reigning Champions League winners PSG. On the other side, AC Milan have rediscovered their attacking fluency in pre-season.

They’ve notched an impressive 9-0 win against Perth Glory. They also managed modest wins over Liverpool and Arsenal. Given both sides’ recent offensive output including Chelsea’s knack for scoring multiple goals (they’ve scored over two goals in 12 of their last 15 matches), the over 3.5 line seems justified.

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Chelsea vs AC Milan Predictions

Expect a lively, goal-rich match, with Chelsea holding a narrow edge. Their depth, momentum from Cup victories, and strong pre-season form set them up well. They could especially excel at Stamford Bridge and against a side that’s still balancing rapid rotation and new arrivals. Meanwhile, Milan’s attacking vibrancy, boosted by new signings like Luka Modric. It promises to deliver goals, though defensive cohesion remains a work in progress.

Final Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 AC Milan

Taken together, the profile of both teams suggests a 3-1 win for Chelsea. It promises plenty of goals without total domination.

Moumita Dutta

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.