Perth Glory vs. AC Milan Tips and Odds – 31/07/2025

• Fixture: Perth Glory v AC Milan
• Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
• Venue: HBF Park, Perth

Match Preview

Perth is about to witness a clash of worlds as local heroes Perth Glory host Italian football royalty, AC Milan, in a high-profile international club friendly at HBF Park. This is Milan’s second consecutive pre-season visit to Australia, and the buzz in the city is palpable as fans flock for a night of top-tier football and a celebration of Italian culture, complete with a pop-up village and live entertainment surrounding the event.

Coming into this fixture, both teams have had contrasting fortunes in their recent matches. Perth Glory have struggled for rhythm and results lately; their most recent fixtures include a 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix, a narrow 1-0 defeat to Auckland FC, and a 4-1 triumph against Adelaide United, but these victories have been outnumbered by a series of losses in domestic play, which saw them finish near the bottom in the A-League. Moreover, injuries and suspensions have left the Glory’s defensive ranks severely depleted, forcing young players to step up against world-class opposition.

AC Milan, meanwhile, arrive brimming with confidence after a solid Asia-Pacific tour. The Rossoneri recently bounced back from a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in Singapore with a resounding 4-2 victory over Liverpool in Hong Kong. Having finished last season in Serie A’s upper echelon and fielding a full-strength squad, Milan’s attacking prowess is expected to pose a significant challenge to their Australian hosts.

Team news suggests key absences will impact Glory’s starting eleven; several defenders remain out due to injury and others to suspension, which could prove costly against Milan’s fearsome frontline. Milan, by contrast, travel with most of their stars fit and available, eager to impress fans on their only Australian stop this year. Expect the Italians to dominate possession and probe Glory’s weakened backline, but don’t count out the hosts entirely—A-League underdogs have pulled off shocks in friendlies before, and Perth will relish the chance on home soil.

Key Players to Watch

• Perth Glory: Daniel Bennie (young striker who has recently stepped up), Adam Taggart (if fit, experienced goal poacher), and Giordano Colli (midfield engine) are crucial if the home side are to trouble Milan’s defense. Look to the academy graduates to fill gaps in defense left by absent veterans.
• AC Milan: Rafael Leão (explosive winger), Christian Pulisic (creative force), and Olivier Giroud (dependable target man, if selected) spearhead Milan’s attack. Fikayo Tomori marshals the defense, while Sandro Tonali pulls strings in midfield.

Prediction

It’s hard to look past the Italians for this one. With Milan’s attacking arsenal and Perth hampered by injuries and inconsistent form, expect a comfortable win for the visitors. That said, friendly matches often bring surprises, and Glory’s youthful exuberance could snatch them a morale-boosting goal. Predicted score: Perth Glory 1-4 AC Milan.

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