AC Milan vs Como - Free Football Prediction and Forecasts - Serie A - February 18, 2026

AC Milan vs Como – Free Football Prediction and Forecasts – Serie A – February 18, 2026

AC Milan – Como: Lombardy derby in the spotlight File:SerieALogo.png — Wikipedia

San Siro is set to roar on Wednesday night. AC Milan host Como in a regional derby that means more than local bragging rights. The Rossoneri are chasing the summit. The visitors are dreaming of Europe.

On paper Milan start as favourites. On the pitch, Como no longer look like a shy promoted side.

AC Milan: steady and hungry File:Logo of AC Milan.svg — Wikipedia

Only one league defeat all season. That says everything. Under Massimiliano Allegri, Milan move with a calm you can’t fake.

Second in the table and firmly in the title race, they’ve been remarkably consistent. The 2-1 win at Pisa last weekend kept the momentum alive. Thirteen points from the last five matches. Concrete form. A real contender’s pace.

They’re balanced: a disciplined defence, a midfield that can dictate tempo, and an attack that hits at the right moment. At San Siro the Rossoneri know when to turn the screw.

Wednesday’s job is simple: seize control from the off and don’t switch off against a side playing with freedom.

Como: Fabregas’ bold set-up File:Logo Como 1907 2019.png — Wikipedia

The 2-1 loss to Fiorentina left a bitter taste — a missed chance to move further up the table.

Still, you can’t reduce Como’s season to one defeat. Since mid-December Cesc Fabregas’ men have lost only twice in Serie A. Their Coppa Italia run, including a win over Napoli, has given the project real credibility.

Most telling: Como travel very well. Five straight away wins. They press high, break quickly and don’t cower against top opponents.

They’ll go to San Siro with nothing to lose. And that’s often where upsets start.

Likely line-ups

AC Milan :

Maignan ; De Winter, Gabbia, Pavlovic ; Athekame, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi ; Nkunku, Leao

Como :
Butez ; Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Valle ; Perrone, Da Cunha ; Vojvoda, Paz, Baturina ; Douvikas

Football Prediction AC Milan vs Como

Both teams to score

Milan are solid but Como have been fearless on the road. Four of the visitors’ last five away games saw both sides score.

The Rossoneri should impose their technical edge, but Como have enough firepower to reply.

Expect an open, fast game with chances at both ends.

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