AC Milan Faces Hellas Verona Tonight Amidst Winning Streak

MILAN, Italy — AC Milan is set to host Hellas Verona tonight at the iconic San Siro Stadium, aiming to extend their current winning streak against the visiting team in Serie A. The match comes after a recent setback against Feyenoord in the Champions League, leaving the Rossoneri eager for redemption on home ground.

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This will mark the 80th encounter between AC Milan and Hellas Verona, with previous records showing 37 wins for Milan, 28 draws, and 14 defeats across all competitions. The Rossoneri have been dominant lately, noted by their eight consecutive victories against Verona, including two wins last season, where they secured 1-0 victories on both occasions.

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Milan’s Rafael Leao and Tijjani Reijnders delivered crucial goals in those matches, setting the tone for their current form. In this season’s Serie A, Milan has notably won their last eight matchups against Verona, an impressive streak. Historical data highlights that the Rossoneri have only recorded longer winning streaks against four other opponents in the league.

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On the other hand, Hellas Verona struggles to secure victories at San Siro, having never won in their away matches against Milan, losing 19 and drawing 13 out of 32 games. This season, they remain in a battle against relegation, intensifying the stakes for both teams.

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Hellas Verona has shown some resilience recently, remaining unbeaten in four of their last five away games, securing three wins and a draw, following a rough period that included six consecutive away losses. However, they have conceded 53 goals, trailing only Southampton and Holstein Kiel among top European leagues for most goals conceded this season.

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AC Milan, though, has demonstrated strong defensive capabilities, leading Serie A with the most clean sheets at home. The team seeks to leverage their home advantage and shake off the recent defeat, particularly with crucial statistics in their favor: 11 wins in their last 15 encounters against bottom-six teams in the league.

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Santiago Giménez is one player to watch, aiming to score in both of his Serie A appearances for Milan. Meanwhile, Diego Coppola of Hellas Verona excels in defense, leading the league in interceptions.

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The game’s dynamics will also depend on the performance of players like Theo Hernandez and Amin Sarr. Hernandez has faced criticism this season but is expected to rise to the occasion, while Sarr hopes to capitalize on his scoring prowess.

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As both teams prepare for this pivotal match with contrasting ambitions, the atmosphere at San Siro is set to be electric, with fans eager to support their side amidst a competitive Serie A landscape.