The Gialloblu hope to make a late escape from relegation and these Milan vs. Verona predictions weigh up their chances. For the Rossoneri, Sunday offers a last opportunity to snatch third place in the league from city rivals Inter.
Milan vs. Verona odds
1 – Milan to win – 6/7
2 – A draw at full-time – 14/5
3 – One team to score – 11/1
4 – Under 2.5 goals scored – 9/10
5 – Zlatan Ibrahimovic to score last – 20/1
The final match of the Serie A season sees Milan welcome Verona to the San Siro in what is expected to be a highly entertaining match.
Stefano Pioli’s side have had an underwhelming campaign after last season’s Scudetto triumph but could still pip Inter to third place having already secured Champions League football for next season. Despite a disappointing ten draws in Serie A this season, Milan’s win over Juventus last weekend means they have won consecutive games and are justified favourites for Sunday’s clash.
When it comes down to motivation, Verona will most likely be the most fired-up team at kick-off though. The Gialloblu’s vast improvement in form after the winter break has Marco Zafferoni’s team level with points, but behind on head-to-head, with Spezia.
With their relegation rivals unlikely to win against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, Verona will be well aware that even a point could likely secure their Serie A survival. As a result, it would be no surprise to see the away side kick off on Sunday evening only needing to secure a draw. Given Milan’s limited aspirations for the final game of the season, they may just get their wish.
Verona have been far from the best team defensively this season, with just one clean sheet in their last seven games. To make matters worse, Zafferoni’s side have struggled with finding defensive balance, often failing to make an offensive impact when focused on keeping their opponent at bay. Should the visitors look to be too defensive, there is a risk that just one goal could seal the win for a Milan side that have plenty of players capable of making a difference.
For one such player, Sunday is likely to mark the end of a long journey with Milan. Zlatan Ibrahimovic helped inspire the Rossoneri to the Scudetto last season. But it appears his long career may finally be catching up with him. Injury complications have prevented the club icon from playing since March, but it would not be wise to rule out Zlatan making an appearance in the final ten minutes on Sunday.
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Milan vs. Verona last five matches
Milan last five matches
Verona last five matches
Milan top goal scorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 15 | |
| 13 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 |
Verona top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Milan vs. Verona line-ups
Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Calabria, Thiaw, Tomori, Hernandez; Krunic, Tonali; Messias, Brahim, Leao; Giroud
Verona (4-3-3) Montipo; Magnani, Hien, Cabal; Terraciano, Tameze, Veloso, Kakari, Depaoli; Ngonge, Djuric
Milan team news
No changes are expected from Stefano Pioli, who has his full squad available other than Ismael Bennacer. Malick Thiaw is expected to start alongside Fikayo Tomori, while Junior Messias will be preferred on the right flank.
Verona team news
Federico Ceccherini is expected to start in defence having come on for Juan Cabal last weekend, while Adolfo Gaich will be hoping that his goal last week has earned him a start in midfield. The injury problems continue for Marco Zafferoni though, who is without Josh Doig, Thomas Henry, Ajdin Hrustic and Ondrej Duda. Kevin Lasagna could make his return for the final game, as might Pawel Dawidowicz.