Cremonese will face Hellas Verona in a crucial Serie A match on Monday at Stadio Giovanni Zini. Both teams enter the game struggling to find form, with Cremonese sitting third-bottom and Verona at the bottom of the standings. This fixture, part of match week 21, presents an opportunity for one side to turn their fortunes around.
Match Preview
Cremonese started December with two impressive victories but has since fallen into a slump, losing four of their last six Serie A matches. Their recent performance includes a heavy 5-0 defeat against Juventus, which showcased their ongoing issues in scoring—having failed to find the net in five of those six games. Currently, the team is eight points clear of the relegation zone but risks being drawn into the battle if results don’t improve.
Meanwhile, Hellas Verona entered the Christmas break with some hope, having beaten Atalanta and Fiorentina. However, those wins have been overshadowed by a string of disappointing results, including four losses and a draw in their last five matches. The team has struggled offensively, netting only 17 goals this season, and has faced defensive challenges by conceding 34 goals, the most in the league.
Team News
- Cremonese will be without Federico Bonazzoli and Jamie Vardy, both of whom have scored five goals each this season. Bonazzoli has enjoyed more success on the road, while Vardy has scored three times at home.
- Hellas Verona will miss Giuseppe Pezzella due to suspension and has multiple injuries affecting Tomas Suslov, Martin Frese, Grigoris Kastanos, Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, and Armel Bella-Kotchap.
Potential Lineups
| Cremonese | Hellas Verona |
|---|---|
| Audero | Montipo |
| Terracciano | Slotsager |
| Baschirotto | Nelsson |
| Bianchetti | Valentini |
| Zerbin | Niasse |
| Grassi | Serdar |
| Vandeputte | Gagliardini |
| Bondo | Bernede |
| Mussolini | Bradaric |
| Vardy | Giovane |
| Bonazzoli | Orban |
Match Prediction
Given both teams’ challenges in front of goal, a low-scoring match is anticipated. The prediction is for a 1-1 draw, as both clubs are likely to prioritize defensive stability over aggressive attacks.
The match between Cremonese and Hellas Verona promises to be a pivotal encounter for both squads as they work to avoid slipping further down the rankings in Serie A.
