Cremonese vs AC Milan prediction 01.03.2026 | Serie A

Promotion felt like a celebration not long ago. A second place finish in Serie B ended a long absence from the top flight. However, staying there has proved harder. Relegation followed. Then another climb back last year. If you are a Cremonese supporter, you might feel the pattern is repeating itself.

Davide Nicola’s side hover just above the drop zone. Five league wins all season. Twelve matches without victory now. Eight defeats, four draws. More worrying perhaps, they failed to score in ten of those games. Imagine sitting through that run at home. The tension builds quickly.

Jamie Vardy has five league goals and may push for a start after appearing from the bench in the 3-0 loss to Roma. Artem Dovbyk, Evan Ferguson, Stephan El Shaarawy and Matías Soulé remain out injured.

The 2021 22 title under Stefano Pioli still lingers in memory. Since then, consistency has been elusive. Finishing outside the top three twice in the last three seasons lowered expectations slightly. Therefore, second place now feels encouraging, even with Inter ten points ahead.

Massimiliano Allegri’s men saw a ten match unbeaten run end with a 1 0 defeat to Parma. A surprise, honestly. You would expect a reaction. Away form offers reassurance. Three wins from the last four on the road suggests resilience.

Rafael Leão already has eight league goals, matching last season’s total. Christian Pulisic has eight as well. Santiago Gimenez, Matteo Gabbia and Ruben Loftus Cheek miss out through injury.