A fascinating Serie A encounter awaits this Friday, February 13, 2026, as Oscar Hiljemark’s Pisa hosts the league’s most resilient side, Sérgio Conceição’s AC Milan. Kick-off at the Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani is scheduled for 19:45 GMT (20:45 local time).
Milan (1st, 50 points) enters the match in historic form, currently enjoying a 22-match unbeaten streak in Serie A. Pisa (15th, 29 points), however, has proven to be a thorn in the side of the giants this season and will be looking for a repeat of their heroics from the reverse fixture in October.
Match Information
| Feature | Details |
| Competition | Serie A (Matchday 25) |
| Date | Friday, February 13, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:45 GMT / 20:45 Local / 14:45 ET |
| Venue | Arena Garibaldi, Pisa |
| Referee | TBD |
| TV Channel | DAZN (Italy) / Paramount+ (US) / TNT Sports (UK) |
Pisa: The Hiljemark Era Begins
The Tuscans are undergoing a rapid transformation. Following a difficult run, the club appointed Oscar Hiljemark as manager on February 3, 2026. His tenure started with a gritty 0–0 draw against Hellas Verona last Friday, signaling a renewed focus on defensive solidity.
Team News and Selection:
The Giant-Killers: Pisa famously held Milan to a 2–2 draw at the San Siro earlier this season, with goals from M’Bala Nzola and Juan Cuadrado nearly securing an upset.
Key Man: Stefano Moreo remains the focal point of the attack, leading the team with 5 goals and 1 assist this season.
Defensive Anchor: Veteran Raúl Albiol will be tasked with organizing a backline that has struggled for consistency but showed improvement in their recent clean sheet.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Šemper; Canestrelli, Albiol, Caracciolo; Touré, Aebischer, Akinsanmiro, Beruatto; Tramoni, Moreo; Nzola.
AC Milan: Conceição’s Unstoppable Machine
Under the guidance of Sérgio Conceição, AC Milan has become a tactical juggernaut. They arrive in Pisa fresh off a dominant 3–0 victory over Bologna, a result that saw them reach the 50-point mark after just 23 games—a feat achieved only twice before in the club's three-point-era history.
Team News and Selection:
Unbeaten Run: Milan is currently on a 22-game unbeaten run in Serie A, their longest streak since the 1992/93 season under Fabio Capello.
The Nkunku Impact: Christopher Nkunku is in blistering form, having scored five goals in his last six league appearances.
Midfield Masterclass: Adrien Rabiot was the MVP in the Bologna win and remains the engine of the team alongside Luka Modrić and Youssouf Fofana.
Predicted XI (3-5-2): Maignan; De Winter, Gabbia, Pavlović; Athekame, Fofana, Modrić, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Loftus-Cheek, Nkunku.
? Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats
Reverse Fixture: A dramatic 2–2 draw in October 2025, where Milan needed a 93rd-minute equalizer from Zachary Athekame to save a point.
Away Dominance: Milan is one of only two teams in Europe's top five leagues (alongside Bayern Munich) still unbeaten away from home this season.
Goal Records: Milan has scored 38 goals this season, while Pisa has conceded 37.
The Penalty Factor: Pisa has been awarded the most penalties in Serie A this season (6), while Milan has also benefited from a league-high frequency of spot-kicks.
Tactical Preview and Prediction
Hiljemark will likely set Pisa up to absorb pressure and utilize the physicality of Nzola to test Milan's center-backs. However, Conceição’s 3-5-2 system has been remarkably difficult to break down, with Mike Maignan enjoying one of his best statistical seasons to date.
With the Scudetto race tightening, Milan cannot afford another slip-up against the Tuscans. Expect a professional performance from the Rossoneri, who should have too much quality for the hosts.
Final Score Prediction: Pisa 0–2 AC Milan
