Hellas Verona is set to face Genoa in an important Serie A clash on Sunday. Following their first victory of the year, Verona is aiming for survival in the top tier. Meanwhile, Genoa is looking to solidify their position above the relegation zone after a recent win.
Match Preview
After a challenging season, Verona managed to secure their first win of 2026 against Bologna. They trailed last week before Martin Frese equalized, leading to Kieron Bowie’s debut goal in Serie A. This victory lifted them to 19th in the standings, but they remain seven points from safety with ten matches remaining.
Interim coach Paolo Sammarco has only brought in four points from five games. To evade relegation, Verona needs a strong performance against Genoa. Their home record at Stadio Bentegodi shows only one win, four draws, and eight losses this season.
Historically, Verona has fared well against Genoa at home with a record of just three losses in 17 Serie A encounters.
Genoa’s Recent Performance
In contrast, Genoa has won three of their last five games, including a crucial turnaround victory over Verona earlier in the season. Under head coach Daniele De Rossi, they have accumulated 24 points from 18 matches, moving away from the relegation zone.
Recent performances include a notable 2-1 triumph over AS Roma, further solidifying their standing. However, they still face challenges with increasing competition from teams like Fiorentina and Lecce.
Team News
- Hellas Verona: The starting XI is expected to remain unchanged despite injuries to Suat Serdar, Antoine Bernede, and others. Gift Orban and Kieron Bowie should lead the attack.
- Genoa: Star striker Lorenzo Colombo, with four goals against Verona previously, continues to be a key player. However, Tommaso Baldanzi is out due to injury, and Patrizio Masini will serve a suspension.
Predicted Lineups
| Hellas Verona | Genoa |
|---|---|
| Montipo | Bijlow |
| Edmundsson, Nelsson, Frese | Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez |
| Oyegoke, Harroui, Gagliardini, Akpa-Akpro, Bradaric | Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Ellertsson |
| Bowie, Orban | Messias, Vitinha, Colombo |
Match Prediction
A tight contest is expected on Sunday. Despite Verona’s recent momentum, Genoa’s enhanced attacking capabilities under De Rossi might give them the edge. The predicted scoreline is 2-1 in favor of Genoa, as they look to secure vital points away from home.
