Hellas Verona vs AC Milan Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News| Serie A, December 20, 2024

Hellas Verona vs AC Milan Preview

• Date: Friday, December 21
• Kick-off Time: 7:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Verona, Italy

Matchday 17 of the 2024/25 Serie A season will include Hellas Verona welcoming AC Milan on Friday evening at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona. The hosts have not been able to live up to expectations so far this campaign, sitting just a place above the relegation zone with 15 points from 16 matches. Milan, on the other hand, has lost further ground in the title race and is now 14 points off the summit. The Hellas Verona vs AC Milan match will kick off round 17 in the current Serie A campaign.

Hellas Verona’s recent form has been atrocious. In the last six matches, the club has accumulated only a couple of victories to go with four defeats. Verona has conceded a staggering 17 goals during this period. The club’s search for a clean sheet has now been extended to 13 matches. To make matters worse, Hellas Verona is also struggling to score goals on the other end of the pitch, averaging just a goal per game in the last five matches. Hellas Verona is a regular feature in the Italian top flight and is renowned for causing trouble to the big names in Italian football. However, relegation seems a very likely prospect at the moment which could lead to catastrophic outcomes for all those associated with the club.

AC Milan has managed four victories, a draw, and a defeat in the last six matches. The seven-time European Champions celebrated its 125ᵗʰ anniversary against Genoa but unfortunately couldn’t earn the victory. Milan fans are resorted to the idea of a prolonged wait for the 20ᵗʰ Scudetto and the second star. Paulo Fonseca will have his eyes set on the Coppa Italia and reach as far as possible in the UEFA Champions League. AC Milan has not lost to Hellas Verona in their last 11 meetings which includes nine victories and two draws.

Hellas Verona Team News

Abdou Harroui (Cruciate Ligament Injury), Juan Manuel Cruz (Cruciate Ligament Injury), and Martin Frese (Injured) will be the names on the injury list for Hellas Verona. All three players are suffering from serious injury woes and are not expected to be back in training anytime soon.

AC Milan Team News

Paulo Fonseca’s fortunes this season have certainly not been helped by the constant and numerous injury issues. The Portuguese coach will not be able to call upon the services of Alessandro Florenzi, Christian Pulisic, Ismael Bennacer, Luka Jovic, Noah Okafor, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Yunus Musah.

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Hellas Verona vs AC Milan Predicted Lineups

Hellas Verona Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Montipo

Defenders: Dawidowicz, Coppola, Ghilardi

Midfielders: Tchatchoua, Duda, Belahyane, Lazovic

Forwards: Suslov, Livramento, Sarr

AC Milan Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Maignan

Defenders: Royal, Gabbia, Thiaw, Hernandez

Midfielders: Fofana, Reijnders, Liberali

Forwards: Chukwueze, Leao, Abraham

Hellas Verona vs AC Milan H2H Record

Overall, in the last five head-to-head meetings between Hellas Verona and AC Milan, the latter has managed to emerge triumphant on all five occasions. The last time Verona managed to get anything from a match against Milan was in November 2020.

Key Players to Watch in Hellas Verona vs AC Milan

Rafael Leao (AC Milan)

Milan’s success and pitch results depend massively on Rafael Leao’s form. The Portuguese is one of the most lethal and explosive left-wingers in football. He has already accumulated six goals and five assists this season and his game is much more than statistics. Leao has struggled due to inconsistencies in recent seasons but at the top of his game, he is a game-changer in his own right. Rafael Leao will be required to be a continuous menace to the Verona backline and create openings for the rest of the attackers.

Mike Maignan (AC Milan)

Without Mike Maignan. AC Milan would be in a much worse position. The goalkeeper is the number one choice for the French National Team and is considered amongst the best in his position in the world. Maignan has been able to leave his recurring injury issues behind and is now a regular starter for Milan. The 29-year-old is equally capable as a shot-stopper as well as a sweeper-keeper. Mike Maignan has conceded 16 goals this season and has kept seven clean sheets in the league.

Hellas Verona vs AC Milan Prediction

Despite the injury crisis at AC Milan, the Rossoneri will back themselves to get the better of Verona comfortably. The superior head-to-head record also endorses a victory for the visitors.

Predicted Score: Hellas Verona 0-3 AC Milan

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