AC Milan return to Serie A action at San Siro on Saturday night as they host Hellas Verona, looking to steady themselves after recent cup frustration. The Rossoneri are still processing their Supercoppa Italiana exit after losing to Napoli, a result that ended hopes of silverware and shifted full focus back to the league, as reported by SoftFootball.
Verona arrive in Milan fighting for survival, but with renewed belief following improved results. Milan, meanwhile, are balancing pressure and expectation, especially after agreeing to reinforce their squad with a loan move for Niclas Füllkrug, a deal that signals intent, as highlighted by SoftFootball.
Team News
AC Milan will be without Matteo Gabbia due to a knee injury and Santiago Giménez, who is recovering from ankle surgery. There is good news in attack, with Rafael Leão back in full training and available for selection. Long-term absentees Alessandro Florenzi and Emerson Royal remain sidelined.
Hellas Verona have several key absences to contend with. Martin Frese is suspended, Giovane is out with an ankle sprain, Domagoj Bradarić is sidelined by a hamstring injury, and Tomas Suslov remains unavailable with torn knee ligaments. Midfielder Ondřej Duda returns from suspension and is set to feature.
AC Milan have dominated this fixture, winning their last nine Serie A meetings with Verona. They have scored at least twice in six of those games and kept control in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
Milan are unbeaten in 14 league matches, their longest run since the 2021–22 title-winning campaign. At home, they have lost just once all season. Verona sit in the relegation zone but have taken confidence from recent wins, including a crucial away victory that lifted morale.
Possible Lineups
AC Milan (3-5-2): Maignan; De Winter, Tomori, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Nkunku.
Hellas Verona (3-5-2): Montipo; Nunez, Nelsson, Bella-Kotchap; Valentini, Niasse, Gagliardini, Bernede, Al Musrati; Orban, Mosquera.
Adrien Rabiot’s post-match interview after their 2-0 Supercoppa Italiana semi-final loss to Napoli was shared on their official X account, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities, as Milan conceded from David Neres and a rare Rasmus Højlund goal while failing to convert chances.
Watch the video below:
SoftFootball’s Prediction
Milan’s control, home strength, and depth should prove decisive. Verona may resist early, but sustained pressure is expected to tell. SoftFootball predicts a narrow but deserved AC Milan victory, with a clean sheet likely.
Prediction: AC Milan 1-0 Hellas Verona.
