Explore the AC Milan vs Benfica confirmed lineups, key team news, and latest betting odds, alongside our expert match prediction and tactical insights.
AC Milan vs Benfica Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Europa League |
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Match Date | Wednesday 16 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
The starting lineups for the Europa League fixture between AC Milan and Benfica have been confirmed.
AC Milan Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Mike Maignan, Filippo Terracciano, Koni De Winter, Strahinja Pavlovic, Davide Bartesaghi, Ardon Jashari, Samuel Chukwueze, Yunus Musah, Alphadjo Cisse, Omari Hutchinson, Gonçalo Ramos
Substitutes: Alexis Saelemaekers, Francesco Camarda, Lorenzo Torriani, Diego Moreira, Mario Gila, Luka Modric, Matteo Gabbia, Pervis Estupiñán, Fikayo Tomori, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Adrien Rabiot
Benfica Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Anatoliy Trubin, Daniel Banjaqui, Alessandro Circati, Souffian El Karouani, Tomás Araújo, João Palhinha, Dodi Lukébakio, Jakub Kaminski, Fredrik Aursnes, Heorhiy Sudakov, Jhon Durán
Substitutes: Samuel Soares, Leandro Barreiro, Andreas Schjelderup, Vangelis Pavlidis, Enzo Barrenechea, Clément Lenglet, Manu Silva, Samuel Dahl, Claudio Echeverri, Gianluca Prestianni, Anísio Cabral, Rafa
AC Milan vs Benfica Immediate Reaction
AC Milan
AC Milan line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Mike Maignan starting in goal behind a three-man defence comprising Filippo Terracciano, Koni De Winter, and Strahinja Pavlovic. Davide Bartesaghi and Samuel Chukwueze take up the wide wing-back berths alongside central midfielders Ardon Jashari and Yunus Musah. Gonçalo Ramos leads the attack, supported in the final third by attacking midfielders Alphadjo Cisse and Omari Hutchinson.
Benfica
Benfica operate in a 4-2-3-1 system with Anatoliy Trubin positioned in goal behind a back four of Daniel Banjaqui, Alessandro Circati, Tomás Araújo, and Souffian El Karouani. João Palhinha and Fredrik Aursnes form the double pivot in central midfield to provide defensive screening. Jhon Durán spearheads the frontline, flanked and supported by attacking midfield trio Dodi Lukébakio, Heorhiy Sudakov, and Jakub Kaminski.
AC Milan vs Benfica Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured bet builder contains four selections: AC Milan to win, both teams to score, Evangelos Pavlidis to score anytime, and Gianluca Prestianni to be shown a card.
AC Milan vs Benfica Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
AC Milan enter the match as favourites on home turf in what promises to be an open European tie. With both teams deploying dynamic attacking options in their confirmed lineups, both sides are expected to get on the scoresheet with the hosts tipped to come out on top.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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