As the Serie A season heats up, AC Milan host Hellas Verona at San Siro on Saturday, looking to maintain their domestic momentum after a disappointing European night.
Milan suffered a 1-0 defeat to Feyenoord in their Champions League playoff first leg, adding pressure on Sergio Conceição’s squad ahead of the return leg. However, in Serie A, Milan remain unbeaten in their last three matches, with their most recent 2-0 victory over Empoli providing a much-needed boost.
Meanwhile, Hellas Verona are struggling, sitting just three points above the relegation zone. Their 5-0 defeat to Atalanta exposed major defensive weaknesses, and their winless record at San Siro—dating back to 1957—suggests another difficult outing awaits them.
Match Details
- 📍 Venue: San Siro, Milan
- 📆 Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025
- ⏰ Kick-off Time: 20:45 CET / 19:45 GMT / 14:45 ET
- 👨 Referee: To be confirmed
Current Standings & Form
Serie A Standings
| Team | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|
| AC Milan | 7th | 38 pts |
| Hellas Verona | 16th | 22 pts |
Recent Form (All Competitions)
AC Milan: ✅ 🔄 ✅ ❌ ✅
- Feyenoord 1-0 Milan – 13/02/25 (UCL Playoff) ❌
- Milan 2-0 Empoli – 10/02/25 ✅
- Bologna 1-1 Milan – 04/02/25 🔄
- Milan 4-2 Torino – 31/01/25 ✅
- Juventus 2-1 Milan – 27/01/25 ❌
Hellas Verona: ❌ 🔄 ❌ ✅ ❌
- Atalanta 5-0 Verona – 11/02/25 ❌
- Verona 1-1 Lecce – 04/02/25 🔄
- Inter Milan 3-0 Verona – 28/01/25 ❌
- Verona 3-1 Sassuolo – 21/01/25 ✅
- Bologna 2-0 Verona – 14/01/25 ❌
Team News & Expected Lineups
AC Milan Team News
Manager Sergio Conceição could reshuffle his lineup after their midweek European disappointment. Yunus Musah returns from suspension, but Milan will be without key players, including:
- Emerson Royal (injured)
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek (injured)
- Warren Bondo (injured)
- Alessandro Florenzi (injured)
- Fikayo Tomori (suspended)
Santiago Giménez is expected to lead the attack, supported by Christian Pulisic and João Félix.
🔴 Milan Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Maignan; Walker, Thiaw, Pavlovic, Hernández; Fofana, Musah; Pulisic, Reijnders, Félix; Giménez
Hellas Verona Team News
Verona welcome back key midfielder Ondrej Duda from suspension, but they lose Daniele Ghilardi to a one-match ban. Their top scorer, Casper Tengstedt, remains sidelined, meaning Daniel Mosquera will likely continue up front, supported by Lyon loanee Amin Sarr.
🟡 Verona Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2):
Montipò; Daniliuc, Coppola, Dawidowicz; Tchatchoua, Niasse, Duda, Bradarić; Suslov; Sarr, Mosquera
Key Matchups & Tactical Analysis
1. Milan’s Attack vs Verona’s Leaky Defense
- Verona have one of the worst defensive records in Europe’s top leagues.
- Milan’s Pulisic, Félix, and Giménez will look to exploit this weakness.
2. Midfield Battle: Musah & Reijnders vs Duda & Niasse
- With Loftus-Cheek out, Musah and Reijnders will dictate Milan’s tempo.
- Duda’s return adds creativity for Verona, but he must handle Milan’s pressing.
3. Can Verona Break the San Siro Curse?
- Verona haven’t won at San Siro in 65 years (since 1957).
- Milan have won their last 8 games vs Verona in all competitions.
Match Prediction
Milan’s strong record against bottom-six teams, combined with Verona’s struggles on the road, makes a home win the most likely outcome.
Expect Milan to control possession, exploit defensive gaps, and secure a comfortable victory to keep their top-four hopes alive.
🔮 Prediction: Milan 2-0 Verona ✅
