Inter Milan could make history on Sunday at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, as their previous encounters with Hellas Verona have ended in historic defeats: 0-5 and 0-6 were two of the last home results for the Scaligeri. When the Nerazzurri take to the field at 12:30 p.m., the third-placed team with 18 points will face the hosts, who are threatened with relegation with only five points, with betting providers seeing Inter as the clear favorites with a 73% chance of winning. The recent record between the two teams shows four defeats and one draw for Verona in the last five encounters, with the hosts never leading at halftime and conceding a total of 14 goals. After their 3-1 defeat at Como, Verona look defensively vulnerable with only one win from their last five league games, while Inter are in top form, celebrating three league wins in a row and most recently defeating Fiorentina 3-0. Paolo Zanetti will have to do without Suslov, Kastanos, and Al-Musrati, while Inter will be missing Mkhitaryan and Darmian, but their broad squad should compensate for this.
- Venue: Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Verona
- Date and time: 02.11.2025, 12:30 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 10)
Inter are in strong form, with four wins in their last five games, scoring in each of those games and conceding at least two goals in 80% of them. Verona are still waiting for their first win of the season, conceding in four of their last five games and scoring only two goals in that period, with Suslow’s absence until March further weakening their creativity. The recommended tips appear to be an away win for Inter (odds ~1.4) due to their dominant form and Verona’s continued weakness. Over 2.5 goals is supported by Inter’s offensive strength, led by Çalhanoğlu with five goals this season at the top of the Serie A scoring charts, and Verona’s vulnerable defense, especially since 80% of Inter’s recent games have seen this goal tally. A more risk-averse tip would be Inter to win without conceding (odds ~5.0), based on Verona’s goal drought and injury situation, but with a higher degree of uncertainty. As a practical betting strategy, we recommend prioritizing a single bet on an away win with a small stake and a high probability, or alternatively a combination bet on an away win plus over 2.5 goals for higher odds with moderate risk.
Verona Form & Record Check
Verona is in a serious crisis: with only five points from nine games, Paolo Zanetti’s team is in 18th place, just one point behind 17th place and level on points with Pisa. The form curve shows no wins in the last five competitive games, two draws against Cagliari (2-2) and Pisa (0-0) and three defeats. The instability after the break is particularly noticeable, as the Yellow-Blues have conceded goals in the second half in four of their last five games. In the 1-3 defeat in Como, the defense fell apart after the equalizer, with two goals in the second half deciding the game, while against Cagliari, a 2-0 lead was squandered in stoppage time. Six players are currently unavailable, with Suslov’s long-term absence (return in 2026) hitting creativity hard, Núñez and Kastanos out for the long term, and Al-Musrati possibly returning today. Zanetti has to plan against Inter with a significantly weakened squad and will have to play defensively compact with a particular focus on the second half.
Paolo Zanetti is expected to start with a 3-5-2 formation again, as he did against Como. Bella-Kotchap, Nelsson, and Valentini will form the back three, with Belghali at right back and Frese at left back. Serdar, Gagliardini, and Bernede are expected to play in central midfield, while Al-Musrati is out with an injury and is not expected to return until early February. Orban, who scored against Cagliari, and Giovane are likely to form the attacking duo. Kastanos is out with a bruised ankle, while Suslov is out long-term with a cruciate ligament rupture. In addition, Akpa Akpro and Oyegoke are injured, leaving Zanetti with fewer rotation options, although Bradarić, Harroui, and Mosquera are available as possible replacements. Núñez continues to have shoulder problems with an unclear status, and tactical changes remain possible depending on the opponent and the course of the game.
Inter Form & Record Check
Inter Milan are in very good form, with four wins from their last five competitive games, their only defeat being a 3-1 loss to Napoli. Their attacking performances have been impressive: Inter have scored at least three goals in four of their last five games, including a 4-0 win over Union St. Gilloise, a 4-1 win over Cremonese and, most recently, a 3-0 win over Fiorentina. Against Fiorentina, Çalhanoğlu demonstrated his current strength with a brace (one penalty), Sučić also scored, and David de Gea prevented an even more decisive result, while Inter ended up with a man advantage after Viti’s red card. Inter are third in the table with 18 points, level on points with AC Milan and three points behind Napoli and AS Roma. Mkhitaryan remains sidelined with a thigh injury, Darmian with calf problems and Palacios, who is not expected to return until the end of November. Goalkeeper Martínez is absent until November 3 for personal reasons, and Di Gennaro is unavailable indefinitely after breaking his scaphoid bone. Despite these absences, Inter remain dangerous in attack, and Chivu must find the right balance to keep them in touch with the leaders.
Inter are expected to start in their usual 3-5-2 formation, despite personnel problems for coach Cristian Chivu. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is out with a thigh injury and an uncertain return date, Matteo Darmian is out with calf problems, and goalkeeper Josep Martínez remains absent on special leave following a tragic accident. The expected back three consists of Bisseck, de Vrij, and Bastoni. In midfield, Petar Sučić could take Mkhitaryan’s position alongside Çalhanoğlu, who is in good form and recently scored two goals against Fiorentina, and Barella. The striking duo of Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez are expected to start, while Frattesi and Zieliński are available as options on the bench.
Verona – Inter Head-to-Head & Statistics
The recent record between Hellas Verona and Inter Milan clearly favors the Nerazzurri: Verona has not won any of the last five encounters, with Inter winning four times and one 2-2 draw in May 2024. Inter scored in all five games and took the lead at least at halftime in each encounter, underlining their early dominance. Particularly painful for Verona were two heavy home defeats, a 5-0 loss in November 2024 and a 6-0 defeat in May 2023. At least three goals have been scored in each of the last four meetings, with only the most recent game in Milan in May this year ending in a comparatively narrow 1-0 win for Inter. Verona conceded at least one goal before the break in all five games, indicating recurring early problems against Inter. It will be crucial for the hosts to address these early weaknesses if they are to break their losing streak.
