Serie A Matchday 17 | Sunday, December 28, 2025 | San Siro, Milan
AC Milan host Hellas Verona at the San Siro on Sunday with contrasting objectives driving both sides. The Rossoneri sit second on 35 points, just one behind leaders Inter, and cannot afford to drop points in the Scudetto race. Verona arrive in the relegation zone on 12 points but have momentum, having won back-to-back matches against Atalanta and Fiorentina. For Milan, this is a must-win. For Verona, a shock result could complete a remarkable escape.
Supercoppa Shadow
Milan return from Saudi Arabia after a disappointing Supercoppa Italiana loss to Napoli. The physical and mental toll of that trip adds an extra layer of difficulty to this fixture. Massimiliano Allegri’s side remain unbeaten in their last five league games but have conceded in four consecutive matches, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities that an in-form Verona could exploit.
Head-to-Head: Total Dominance
The historical record offers Verona little comfort. Milan have won all six meetings at the San Siro in recent years and nine consecutive encounters overall. Verona have not won at this venue in Serie A since the 1980s. The last 10 meetings read 9-1-0 in Milan’s favor, with five of those victories coming by two or more goals.
Home Form: Fortress San Siro
Milan’s last three home matches show W2-D1-L0, averaging 2.33 goals scored and just 0.67 conceded per game. They are unbeaten in eight consecutive home fixtures. Their last six overall (W3-D2-L1) includes a 3-0 demolition of Lazio and a 1-0 win over Roma.
Away Form: Verona’s Shock Streak
Verona’s last six overall reads W2-D0-L4, but those two wins came in their most recent outings against Atalanta and Fiorentina. Their last three away (W1-D0-L2) includes that stunning victory in Bergamo. However, they have conceded in nine consecutive away matches.
Tactical Hinge
Both sides deploy a 3-5-2 system, but the execution differs sharply. Milan control possession and look to unlock defenses through Christian Pulisic, who has three goals in his last four appearances. Verona will sit deep and counter through Mosquera and Tengstedt. The battle between Pulisic and left wing-back Domagoj Bradarić could prove decisive.
Team News
Milan are without Tijjani Reijnders through suspension, a significant blow to their midfield creativity. Matteo Gabbia (knee) and Santiago Gimenez (ankle) remain sidelined. Rafael Leão has returned to training but is likely to start on the bench. Verona miss Tomas Suslov (knee), their best ball carrier, and Martin Frese through suspension.
Probable XIs (3-5-2)
- AC Milan: Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Rabiot, Modric, Hernandez; Pulisic, Nkunku
- Hellas Verona: Montipò; Magnani, Dawidowicz, Coppola; Tchatchoua, Serdar, Duda, Harroui, Bradarić; Mosquera, Tengstedt
Numbers to Watch
- 9: Milan’s consecutive wins against Verona
- 3: Goals for Pulisic in his last 4 appearances
- 2: Verona’s consecutive wins against top-half opposition
Where to Watch
DAZN (Italy), Paramount+ (US), TNT Sports (UK). Kickoff: 12:30 PM CET
