Venezia Takes on AC Milan in Crucial Serie A Matchup

VENICE, Italy — Venezia will face AC Milan this Sunday, April 27, at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo in a crucial Serie A matchup. Both teams have significant stakes in the match, with AC Milan seeking to maintain momentum and Venezia fighting to avoid relegation.

AC Milan enters the game in ninth place in the Serie A standings but is on a hot streak, boasting a 3-0 record against Venezia in their previous encounters without conceding any goals. The squad’s attack will be led by Tijjani Reijnders, the leading goal scorer with ten goals this season, and Christian Pulisic, who has contributed nine goals along with eight assists.

Venezia, however, is in a precarious position, sitting third from the bottom in the standings. A loss could mean a direct path back to Serie B. With only a single point separating them from Lecce, a win could provide much-needed relief and a chance to climb out of the relegation zone.

The Lagunari displayed improvement in a recent 2-2 draw against Empoli, showing resilience despite conceding a late goal. Eusebio Di Francesco‘s side is determined to build on that performance, but they face a daunting task against an unpredictable Milan squad.

In net for Venezia is Andrei Radu. The team is still without players Richie Sagrado, Michael Svoboda, and Filip Stankovic, but Daniel Fila returns after suspension and may help strengthen the lineup. Meanwhile, AC Milan’s formation is expected to remain unchanged barring any last-minute injuries, with Malick Thiaw likely stepping in for the sidelined Matteo Gabbia.

Kickoff is set for 3:30 AM PT/6:30 AM ET, and fans in the United States can watch the match live on Paramount+, which is offering a free seven-day trial.

As the teams prepare for this pivotal match, tensions are high, and a victory is crucial for both sides in their contrasting pursuits for glory and survival.