Liverpool and AC Milan will face off in a high-profile pre-season fixture on Saturday 26 July 2025, with kick-off at 19:30 local time at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong (12:30 UK time).
The match is part of Milan’s Asia-Pacific tour and provides both teams with an excellent chance to work out their squads and plans for the new season.
Liverpool v AC Milan: Head-to-Head Record
Liverpool and Milan have a history of producing some of the most famous matches in European football, from the nerve-shredding Champions League finals to relatively recent group-stage battles.
- Competitive finals: a dramatic 3–3 draw in 2005 (Liverpool won on penalties) and Milan’s 2-1 triumph in the 2007 decider.
- Champions League group stage results: Liverpool 3-2 Milan (Anfield, September 2021), Milan 1-2 Liverpool (San Siro, December 2021), Milan 1-3 Liverpool (San Siro, September 2024).
- Liverpool have always emerged victorious in friendlies between the two teams, winning the last six unofficial meetings in a row.
In all UEFA competition matches, Liverpool have three outright victories compared to Milan’s one, plus one draw settled via a penalty shootout.
Recent End-of-Season Form
Liverpool (Last 5 Premier League Matches)
- D 1-1 v Crystal Palace (H)
- L 3-2 v Brighton (A)
- D 2-2 v Arsenal (H)
- L 3-1 v Chelsea (A)
- W 5-1 v Tottenham (H)
Liverpool ended their season unevenly with one win, two draws and two defeats, having evidently taken their foot off the gas after clinching the Premier League title against Spurs at the end of April.
AC Milan (Final 5 Matches Across Competitions)
- W 2-0 v Monza (Serie A)
- L 1-3 v Roma (Serie A)
- L 0-1 v Bologna (Coppa Italia final)
- W 3-1 v Bologna (Serie A)
- W 2-1 v Genoa (Serie A)
Milan ended their 2024/25 campaign with three wins and two losses, showing promise up front but moments of vulnerability in key games, with defeat in the cup final costing them a place in Europe this season.
Liverpool v AC Milan: Team News & Projected Line-ups
While these pre-season squads are speculative and subject to late changes, expect a blend of experience and rotation.
Liverpool (4-3-3 variant): Alisson – Frimpong, Van Dijk, Konaté, Robertson – Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Wirtz – Salah, Gakpo, Elliott
Injuries: Conor Bradley is nearing recovery from a groin issue; Dominik Szoboszlai may only feature in one half. Alexis Mac Allister is back in training, but this fixture might some a bit too soon for him.
AC Milan (likely 4-2-3-1): Maignan – Terracciano, Tomori, Gabbia, Estupinan – Ricci, Musah – Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Jović – Leão
Returning coach Max Allegri is likely to experiment with different player combinations, with Pulisic and summer arrival João Félix among those in the spotlight.
What to Expect
Those of you looking at in-play football betting trends, be sure to remember that pre-season matches often bring early goals as defences try to gel. Over/under markets could be over-inflated, especially in the first hour of games. Live markets on goal timing and player cards could provide value.
Regardless of the outcome, the match will be beneficial for both teams to accumulate minutes and establish a rhythm before the action becomes more serious in August.
Final Thoughts: Tactical Battle
We will probably see Liverpool’s aggressive pressing in a 4-3-3 setup clashing with Milan’s double pivot midfield. Salah and Gakpo will want to stretch the defence, and Milan will have to hope Musah and Ricci can break up transitions. Anticipate open play and attacking flair as managers experiment in a non-competitive environment.