This Sunday’s Serie A clash between Hellas Verona and Fiorentina at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi promises high stakes, with both teams fighting for contrasting goals in Italy’s top flight. Here’s everything you need to know about this pivotal matchup.
Teams’ Current Form
Fiorentina (6th place, 42 points) enter this game reeling from back-to-back losses against Como (2-0) and a shock defeat to relegation-threatened sides earlier this month. Despite their recent stumble, La Viola boast a strong away record this season and remain favorites for European qualification.
Hellas Verona (16th place, 23 points) sit just above the relegation zone after managing only two goals in seven matches since January 2025 – the worst attacking record in Europe’s top five leagues during this period. Their 1-0 loss to AC Milan last week highlighted ongoing defensive resilience but persistent scoring struggles.
Head-to-Head Stats
| Metric | Fiorentina | Verona |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in last 30 meetings | 17 | 6 |
| Goals per match average | 1.8 | 1.03 |
| Recent away form (Fiorentina) | 1 win in last 5 road games | |
Verona’s May 2024 2-1 home victory against Fiorentina remains fresh in memory – their first such win since 1989. However, Fiorentina have dominated historically with three consecutive wins prior to that upset.
Key Players to Watch
- Moise Kean (Fiorentina): The ex-Juve striker leads La Viola’s attack with six goals in his last ten appearances
- Amin Sarr (Verona): Despite team struggles, the Swedish forward remains Verona’s top scorer with two recent goals
- David De Gea (Fiorentina): The Spanish goalkeeper seeks his second clean sheet in three matches
Tactical Preview & Prediction
Fiorentina manager Raffaele Palladino is expected to field an attacking 4-3-3 formation featuring Kean and Lucas Beltrán upfront. Verona will likely counter with a defensive 5-3-2 setup relying on counterattacks through Suslov and Tchatchoua.
Prediction: While Verona’s home advantage could create early tension, Fiorentina’s superior quality should prevail. Our scoreline forecast: Hellas Verona 1-3 Fiorentina. Betting markets favor Fiorentina at -110 odds with over 2.5 goals expected (-100).
