Hellas Verona and Milan measure forces at Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi, in a match for the 3rd round of Serie A. The history of direct confrontations played in this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 3 games won 2 and lost 1. Indeed, the last time these two teams played a game in this stadium, on 17-12-2017, for Serie A, Hellas Verona won by (3‑0). A. Caracciolo (24 ‘), M. Kean (55’) and Daniel Bessa (77 ‘) scored the goals of Hellas Verona. Milan presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor, so in this match the home factor may be decisive.
Hellas Verona:
The home team is currently in 7th position, with 4 points won. In his premiere he tied at home against Bologna, for (1‑1). On the 2nd day, he won out against Lecce by (0-1). This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 4 wins, 9 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, Hellas Verona won 3, drew 4 and lost 3.
Verona is motivated for this match, after their first victory in Serie A, by beating Lecce 0-1 away from home: Matteo Pessina scored the only goal of the team. Coach Ivan Juric must keep the team in a 3-4-3, benefiting the defensive organization and counterattacks, looking for the best space in the opponent’s back. Midfielders Matteo Pessina and Miguel veloso are Verona’s top scorers, with 1 goal each. Zaccagni already has 1 goal assist. Outside this game are Tutino, Badu, Daniel Bessa and Crescenzi, all with physical problems.
Milan :
Currently in the 13th position, the visiting team has so far won 3 points. On the 1st day he lost out with Udinese by (1‑0). On the following day, the final score recorded a victory by (1-0) in the home game against Brescia. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 matches played as a visitor for all competitions, Milan won 3, drew 2 and lost 5. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 34 of their last 55 matches have ended with Under 2 , 5 goals. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 6 times and never got the comeback.
AC Milan comes to this match with a 1-0 victory against Brescia, adding the first three points in the Italian championship: Calhanoglu scored the only goal, with a penalty. Despite playing away from home, coach Marco Giampaolo should benefit from the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks, but sometimes he should only risk counterattacks. Hakan Calhanoglu is the player worth mentioning in this team, with 1 goal scored. Out of this game is Caldara, a player who recovers from injury.
