The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this week as Hellas Verona lock horns with Paulo Fonseca's AC Milan side in an important encounter at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on Friday. Both teams have been in poor form this season and will want to win this game.
Hellas Verona vs AC Milan Preview
AC Milan are in eighth place in the Serie A standings and have struggled to impose themselves so far this season. The Rossoneri were held to a disappointing 0-0 stalemate by Genoa in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this week.
Hellas Verona, on the other hand, are in 17th place in the league table and have failed to meet expectations over the past year. The home side edged Parma to a narrow 3-2 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Hellas Verona vs AC Milan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- AC Milan have a good recent record against Hellas Verona and have won 15 out of the last 25 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Hellas Verona's three victories.
- AC Milan have won each of their last seven matches against Hellas Verona in Serie A - they only have a longer such run in the competition against Siena.
- Hellas Verona have lost each of their last five matches at home against AC Milan in Serie A - as many defeats as they had suffered in the 11 such games preceding this run.
- Hellas Verona were on a run of four defeats on the trot in Serie A before their victory against Parma and have not won consecutive victories in the competition since March this year.
Hellas Verona vs AC Milan Prediction
AC Milan have a good record in this fixture but have flattered to deceive in recent weeks. The likes of Rafael Leao and Tammy Abraham can be lethal on their day and will need to be at their clinical best in this fixture.
Hellas Verona have failed to meet expectations this season and find themselves on the verge of the relegation zone. AC Milan are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Hellas Verona 1-2 AC Milan
Hellas Verona vs AC Milan Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - AC Milan to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: AC Milan to score first - Yes