AC Milan vs Bari: Coppa Italia Prediction (18.08.2025)

In the early hours of Monday, August 18, at 02:15 WIB, at the San Siro Stadium, AC Milan will host Bari in the 2025–2026 Coppa Italia Round of 64. This will be the season opener for both teams. In last year’s edition of the national cup, the hosts reached the final, where they lost 0–1 to Bologna. The visitors, meanwhile, were eliminated in the Round of 64, falling to Cremonese on penalties.

For the AC Milan vs Bari prediction, we take into account the difference in class between the teams. The Rossoneri compete in Serie A and are part of the elite of Italian football. Milan are considered one of the main contenders for the Coppa Italia title. The outright odds for the red-and-blacks stand at 6.00, while the odds for the white-and-reds are 251.00.

AC Milan

After last season’s disappointing Serie A campaign—finishing only eighth and missing out on European competitions—the management appointed a high-profile coach, Massimiliano Allegri, who took charge in July.

The headline summer signing was the arrival of Luka Modrić from Real Madrid. At 39, it remains to be seen whether the Croatian veteran can strengthen a side aiming for top positions in Serie A. Other notable arrivals include Colombian defender Pervis Estupiñán from Brighton and Swiss international Ardon Jashari from Club Brugge. Belgian Alexis Saelemaekers also returns from his loan at Roma. In attack, the Rossoneri have such depth that Álvaro Morata was loaned out to Como.

Bari

The white-and-reds also have a new coach, Fabio Caserta, who previously managed Benevento, Perugia, and Cosenza. However, his squad is far weaker compared to AC Milan’s in this Round of 64 clash. Last season, Bari finished only ninth in Serie B, failing even to reach the promotion playoffs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bari have long been outside the elite of Italian football, and the two clubs have not faced each other for more than a decade.

Prediction

The difference in class is substantial. At the start of the season, the new Rossoneri coach is expected to instill fresh fighting spirit. Pick: AC Milan -1.5 handicap.