Our winning Seria A predictions continue as we have prepared for you the best Verona v Milan betting picks. For the first time ever, the Italian Seria A will continue during the festive period as Matchday 17 will be played this weekend and there will be another round on December 30th. Both teams have performed below expectations this season, especially Milan, who were initially viewed among the top title contenders. The Rossonerri are currently 8th in the standings, 14 points behind leaders Atalanta, and although they have a game in hand, their title hopes are pretty much over. The main goal for Milan would be to finish among the top four to guarantee themselves Champions League next year. On the other hand, Verona are fighting for survival, same as every year.

Verona Fighting For Survival

Hellas Verona have amassed just 15 points from their 16 matches thus far and sit just a point over the relegation zone. Their last game is the lone glimpse of hope as they had an impressive 2:3 away win at Parma. That victory came after four straight defeats, some of which with some terrible scorelines – 0:5 at home against Inter, 1:4 at home to Empoli. As a matter of fact, Verona have the absolute worst goal difference in the Seria A at -18 having scored 21 goals while conceding league worst 39!

With that being said, one of the best sports betting picks for today is to go for Over on the 2.5 goals market as Verona are terrible in defending, while Milan will be eager to put things right after their last result.

Lazovic is Verona’s best player and the one will cause Milan the most difficulties. Betting on him to score or provide an assist is definitely a smart betting pick in this Seria A match.

Milan Looking To Get Back On Track

Milan celebrated their 125th year anniversary in nearly the worst possible way. Everyone expected they would have an easy win against Genoa at the San Siro, a lot of bets were placed on them, and as few had predicted, they failed to win, in fact they even failed to score as the game ended in a boring 0:0 draw. Definitely not the party that their die-hard fans had hoped for. With that bad result in mind, the Diavolo will be looking to bounce back against struggling Verona, and they have traditionally fared well at the Stadio Bentegodi.

Milan are lacking a real quality center forward. Morata, for all the top clubs he has played in his career, including Chelsea, Juve, and Real Madrid, has never been prolific. It usually takes him four or five clear cut chances just to score a single goal. That was evident in the game against Genoa where he had a clear shot at goal, two feet away from the goal line, and somehow he hit the crossbar.

Milan’s midfield is boring as well, lacks quality and creativity. The only decent player they have in the middle of the pitch is the Dutch Tijani Reijnders, who has developed into a really promising young player (26).

Despite spending over one hundred million euros on the transfer market over the past year, Milan lack quality and most of the signings haven’t really paid off like Okafor and Chukweze.

Team News & Expected Lineups

The best Seria A betting picks are always based on the latest data, injury reports and team form. Milan’s head coach Paolo Fonseca has to deal with a serious injury list that includes forwards Pulisic, Luka Jovic, and Okafor (just ruled for a month with a calf injury), midfielders Loftus-Cheek, Musah, Bennacer and defender/wing back Florenzi. Theo Hernandez is also doubtful.

Verona have a nearly full squad available as the only missing players are Juan Cruz, Martin Frese, yet also a big absentee in Abdou Harroui who assisted two goals against Parma, but suffered a season-ending injury.

Betting odds and predictions

In terms of the betting odds for this Verona v Milan prediction, bookmakers are expecting a win for Milan, which is offered at around 1.72. A win for Hellas Verona would be a huge shock and the odds are at 4.75. The draw is possible and the odds for it are 4.10.

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AC Milan to Win @ 1.72