As the Serie A action continues, Hellas Verona will host Sassuolo at Stadio Bentegodi this Friday evening. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with Hellas Verona still searching for their first league win of the season.
Match Preview: Hellas Verona vs Sassuolo
Hellas Verona is currently struggling in the league, with just three points from five matches. This places them 17th in the Serie A standings. Recently, they exited the Coppa Italia after a penalty shoot-out against local rivals Venezia. Their last Serie A match ended in a 2-0 loss to Roma, putting additional pressure on head coach Paolo Zanetti and his squad.
Hellas Verona’s Performance
- Serie A form: D L D D L
- Goals scored: 2 in 5 matches
- Top scorer: Gift Orban (penalty against Juventus)
Despite a promising new lineup, including players like Orban and Giovane, Verona’s attack has been ineffective. They have drawn their opening home matches but managed only one goal. Improvement in their offensive strategy is crucial to avoid further losses.
Sassuolo’s Recent Form
Sassuolo, on the other hand, has had a mixed start to their season. They experienced an early defeat to Napoli but have subsequently won one and lost two of their next matches. Under the leadership of coach Fabio Grosso, they achieved a surprising 3-1 victory against Udinese last week, lifting them to 13th place with six points.
- Serie A form: L L W L W
- Last away win: November 2023
Key players for Sassuolo include Italy international Domenico Berardi and Armand Lauriente, both of whom contributed to the recent victory. Their focus will be on breaking the streak of poor away performances.
Team News and Possible Lineups
Hellas Verona hopes to welcome back Nicolas Valentini and Daniel Mosquera, although both may only feature from the bench. Roberto Gagliardini has returned to training and may feature in this match, while Abdou Harroui and Tomas Suslov remain unavailable.
Sassuolo’s squad is largely intact, apart from Yeferson Paz, who is sidelined. Andrea Pinamonti leads their attack, supported by Berardi and Lauriente.
Possible Starting Lineups
Hellas Verona:
- Montipo
- Nunez, Nelsson, Frese
- Belghali, Serdar, Akpra Akpro, Bernede, Bradaric
- Giovane, Orban
Sassuolo:
- Muric
- Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig
- Vranckx, Matic, Kone
- Berardi, Pinamonti, Lauriente
Match Prediction
This match could be decisive for both teams. Hellas Verona needs to improve its attacking efficiency, while Sassuolo looks to capitalize on its current momentum. A narrow victory for Sassuolo, possibly 2-1, seems likely based on recent performances.
