The upcoming Serie A clash between Hellas Verona and Juventus promises to be an intriguing encounter, with both teams showing decent form recently. Juventus, traditionally one of the powerhouses in Italian football, will face a Verona side that has been resilient, especially at home. The match will take place at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, where Verona has managed to pull off some impressive results this season.
Key Stats & Insights
- Verona’s Last 10 League Games: 4 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws. They average 1.5 goals per game and concede 1.2 goals on average.
- Juventus’ Last 10 League Games: 3 wins, 1 loss, and 6 draws. They average 1.3 goals per game and concede 0.8 goals on average.
- Head-to-Head: In the last 10 meetings, Juventus has won 5 times, Verona has won twice, and there have been 3 draws. The most recent encounter ended in a 2-2 draw.
- Verona’s Form: They have covered the +0.75 Asian Handicap in 4 of their last 5 games.
- Juventus’ Away Struggles: Juventus has failed to cover the -0.75 Asian Handicap in 8 consecutive away games.
Team Form and Performance
Hellas Verona:
- Recent Form: WLWDLW
- Verona is coming off a strong 3-0 victory against Napoli. They have been defensively solid and have shown an ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
- Key Players: Tijjani Noslin (3 goals), Daniel Mosquera (2 goals), and Darko Lazovic (2 goals, 4 assists) are crucial for Verona’s attack.
Juventus:
- Recent Form: DDWDWW
- Juventus secured a comfortable 3-0 win against Como in their last match. However, their away form has been shaky, with 8 consecutive games without a win.
- Key Players: Federico Chiesa (2 goals), Timothy Weah (1 goal), and Wojciech Szczesny (3 clean sheets) will be key for Juventus.
Predicted Lineups
Hellas Verona (3-4-2-1):
- Goalkeeper: Lorenzo Montipo
- Defenders: Pawel Dawidowicz, Diego Coppola, Martin Frese
- Midfielders: Jackson Tchatchoua, Darko Lazovic, Ondrej Duda, Reda Belahyane
- Attackers: Dailon Rocha Livramento, Grigoris Kastanos, Casper Tengstedt
Juventus (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Michele Di Gregorio
- Defenders: Nicolo Savona, Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal
- Midfielders: Manuel Locatelli, Douglas Luiz, Andrea Cambiaso, Kenan Yildiz, Samuel Mbangula
- Forward: Dusan Vlahovic
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Juventus to Win: 1.78
- Draw: 3.60
- Hellas Verona to Win: 4.50
- Asian Handicap: Verona +0.75 at odds of -108 is a solid bet considering Verona’s recent form and Juventus’ struggles away from home.
- Total Goals: Under 2.5 goals is favored, reflecting expectations of a tight and possibly low-scoring affair.
Predictions
- Final Score Prediction: Juventus to narrowly win 1-0. While Verona has shown resilience, Juventus is expected to edge out with their superior quality.
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Best Bets:
- Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams have shown solid defensive records, suggesting a low-scoring match.
Summary
This Serie A clash between Hellas Verona and Juventus is expected to be a tightly contested match. Juventus, despite their away form struggles, might edge out a narrow victory. Betting on a low-scoring game could be the best options.