Hellas Verona vs AC Milan Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Eight points separate the two sides on the points table.

Hellas Verona will host AC Milan on Matchday 17 of Serie A. The Mastiffs are placed 17th in the Italian league table with just 15 points from their opening 16 matches. Their win/loss record this season is very alarming as they have 11 losses and five wins to their name. Verona are just a point above the relegation zone and desperately need to get some wins in the ongoing league campaign.

AC Milan, on the other hand, are also having a mediocre season so far. I Rossoneri find themselves in the eighth spot in Serie A. With six wins, five draws, and four losses, they are currently on 23 points.

They need to catch up to Fiorentina in order to qualify for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season. Their defensive frailty is a major reason behind their lacklustre start to the season. In 15 matches, the team has conceded 16 goals.

Both teams will be motivated to clinch a victory to fulfil their strictly opposite objectives. Their encounter will be unmissable for fans and neutrals alike.

Kick-off:

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:15 AM IST

Venue: Marcantonio Bentegodi

Form:

Hellas Verona (in all competitions): W-L-L-L-L

AC Milan (in all competitions): D-W-L-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Casper Tengstedt (Hellas Verona)

The Danish forward is Hellas Verona’s top goalscorer in the ongoing Serie A campaign. He is outperforming his xG (expected goals) by two goals. He is a lethal finisher who can punish his opponents from anywhere in and around the box. Casper will be expected to be at his clinical best.

Rafael Leão (AC Milan)

The Portuguese winger is one of the best players in the world in his position. His electric pace and technical ability on the ball are frightening for his opponents. He has registered three goals and four assists in Serie A this season. He is the most interesting player to watch across both teams.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 3-1 win for AC Milan.
• Hellas Verona won 3-2 against Parma in their last game.
• AC Milan played a 0-0 draw against Genoa in their last game.

Hellas Verona vs AC Milan: betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: AC Milan to win – 1.59 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.72 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.75 – 1.92 by Pinnacle

Injury and Team news:

Abdou Harroui, Juan Manuel Cruz, Martin Frese, and Suat Serdar will be unavailable for the home side.

I 2⃣6⃣ convocati di mister #Zanetti per #VeronaMilan 🟡🔵#DaiVerona #SerieAEnilive pic.twitter.com/AZPAtPJmL6

— Hellas Verona FC (@HellasVeronaFC) December 19, 2024

AC Milan on the other hand also have a lengthy injury list. Alessandro Florenzi, Ismaël Bennacer, Luka Jović, Kevin Zeroli, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Noah Okafor, and Yunus Musah will be unavailable for the away side due to their respective injuries.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 19

Hellas Verona won: 3

AC Milan won: 12

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineup:

Hellas Verona (3-4-2-1)

Montipo(GK); Dawidowicz, Coppola, Ghilardi; Tchatchoua, Duda, Belahyane, Lazović; Suslov, Harroui; Tengstedt

AC Milan (4-2-3-1)

Maignan(GK); Jiménez, Thiaw, Gabbia, Emerson; Fofana, Reijnders; Leão, Liberali, Chukwueze; Abraham

Match Prediction:

The visitors are firm favourites coming into this clash. Despite their home advantage, Hellas Verona are the underdogs in this match. The individual quality of AC Milan is far superior to Hellas Verona’s. Therefore, our Match Prediction for this one is

Prediction: Hellas Verona 1-2 AC Milan

Telecast details for Hellas Verona vs AC Milan:

India: GXR World

UK: TNT Sports 2

USA: fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria: DStv Now, SuperSport

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