Palermo, while the Sicilians aim to continue their positive start to the 2015-16 season.

The Rosanero have enjoyed a very positive start to their season, defeating both Genoa and Udinese in their opening two games. Their last match, however ended in disappointment as they could only manage a draw against Carpi at home. In contrast, Milan have lost two of their three games, with a painful 1-0 defeat to Inter at the forefront of their minds.

Despite this recent humiliation, coach Sinisa Mihajlovic was impressed with his players in a much improved performance. In particular the late cameo of striker Mario Balotelli gave plenty of optimism, with the Rossoneri in desperate need of finding some consistency. Palermo have fared well despite the departure of talisman Paulo Dybala, but realise they’ll be facing a Milan side with a point to prove.

The last meeting between these two sides ended in victory for Milan, a 1-2 score at the Stadio Renzo Barbera. However, the Rosanero won the fixture at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza by a 2-0 scoreline. Mario Balotelli was the difference in this fixture during the 2013-14 season, scoring twice including once from the penalty spot. Paulo Dybala was also responsible for two of Palermo’s three goals against the Rossoneri last season.

Michel Morganella is the only absentee for the Rosanaro with injury, while Milan have a number of notable absentees. Jeremy Menez, M’Baye Niang, Andrea Bertolacci and Luca Antonelli are all out.

Form Guide: AC Milan (L-W-L) Palermo (W-W-D)

Predicted Stating XIs

AC Milan: Lopez; Abate, Zapata, Romagnoli, De Sciglio; Kucka, Montolivo, Bonaventura; Honda; Luiz Adriano, Bacca.

Palermo: Sorrentino; Gonzalez, Vitiello, El Kaoutari; Quaison, Hiljemark, Jajolo; Rispoli, Lazaar; Vazquez, Gilardino.