This Friday (12/20), at 16:45 (Brasília time), HELLAS VERONA and Milan face the 17th round of Italian Championship 2024/25. The duel will be held in the STADIO MARC’ANTONIO BENTEGODIin Verona, with both teams seeking important goals in the competition.
Hellas Verona’s situation in the Italian Championship
Hellas Verona tries to move away from the relegation zone. Currently, the team occupies a delicate position in the table, with only one point of advantage over Cagliari, the first team within the Z3. The team arrives at the confrontation packed after a crucial 3 × 2 win against Parma in the previous round.
Crucial victory and end of the negative sequence
The triumph against Parma interrupted a series of four consecutive losses in the Italian Championship. Verona had suffered significant defeats for Empoli (4 × 1), Inter Milan (5 × 0), Fiorentina (3 × 1) and Cagliari (1 × 0). The positive result gave the team a breath, but there is still much to improve, especially as principal.
Verona’s performance at home worries
Despite the recent victory, Verona’s performance in its domains has been disappointing. In nine matches at Bentegodi this season, the team won only three times and suffered six losses, showing the difficulty in turning the home factor into advantage.
Hellas Verona’s embezzlement for the confrontation
For the duel against Milan, Verona will have problems. Players Juan Cruz, Martin Frese and Abdou Harroui are injured and will not be able to enter the field. With this, the likely lineup must count on Montipo; Dawidowicz, Coppola, Ghilardi; Tchatchoua, Duda, Belahyane, Lazovic; SUSLOV, Tengtedt; Sarr.
Milan seeks to shorten distance to G6
Already the Milan It comes to the confrontation needing to react. The team tied without goals with Genoa in the last round, missing an opportunity to reduce the difference to the G6, which is currently five points. The purpose of Rossoneri It is to resume the path of victories to touch the classification zone for European competitions.
Recent Milan Campaign
Despite the stumbling block in the last round, Milan lives a good time in the Italian Championship. In the last 10 matches, the team has won six wins, three draws and suffered only one defeat. The invincibility of 11 games, with nine triumphs and two draws, reinforces the team’s confidence for the duel.
Milan’s difficulties as a visitor
Milan’s performance away from home, however, is a point of attention. The team won only two of the seven matches played as a visitor in the Italian Championship. In total there are five wins, two draws and four losses in 11 games away from their domains of the season.
Important embezzlement in Rossoneri
Coach Stefano Pioli will have to deal with several important embezzlement. Musah, Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Jovic, Bennacer, Florenzi and Okafor are in the medical department and will not play against Hellas Verona. Milan’s likely lineup must have Maignan; Emerson, Gabbia, Thiaw, Jimenez; FOFANA, Reijnders; Chukwueze, Morata, Leao; Abraham.
Recent history of confrontations between teams
Last season, Milan got the best in both clashes against Hellas Verona for the Italian Championship. The Rossoneri won 1 × 0 at home and 3 × 1 away from home, results that can serve as inspiration for the team to look for another triumph.
What to expect from the confrontation in Bengodi
With different objectives in the table, the game promises to be played. Hellas Verona seeks to use the home factor to add important points in the fight against relegation, while Milan needs the victory to continue in the fight for the G6. Both teams have tactical challenges and embezzlement to overcome.
Guess and where to watch
The confrontation will be broadcast by sports channels and streaming services specializing in international football. The expectation is for a balanced game, but Milan, even with embezzlement, takes slight advantage due to the technical quality of his cast.
Summary for those in a hurry
- Hellas Verona and Milan play this Friday (12/20), at 16:45, for Italian Championship 2024/25.
- Verona tries to move away from the relegation zone, while Milan wants to shorten the distance to the G6.
- Verona comes from an important victory against Parma, but faces difficulties as a principal.
- Milan lives a recent good time, but its performance as a visitor is irregular.
- Important embezzlement: Hellas Verona will not have Cruz, Frese and Harroui; Milan will not have Musah, Pulisic and five other athletes.
- Last confrontation: Last season, Milan beat Verona 1 × 0 and 3 × 1.