Verona has been waiting weeks for consistent success, and tomorrow evening’s match against Sassuolo at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi could determine whether the crisis continues or is finally broken. The hosts are currently in 17th place in the table with only three points, while the Neroverdi are three points ahead in 13th place. Paolo Zanetti’s team continued to struggle after their recent 2-0 defeat at AS Roma and will be without key players such as Suslov and Valentini, with Orban denied a late goal. Sassuolo, on the other hand, comes to Verona with momentum after a convincing 3-1 home win against Udinese a few days ago, which impressively demonstrated the offensive qualities of Fabio Grosso’s team, where Laurienté and Koné harmonized perfectly and Berardi seems to have rediscovered his usual joy of playing. The last direct encounters between the two teams have always been high-scoring, with not a single draw, and in their last meeting in March 2024, Verona narrowly prevailed 1-0, while the betting market sees tomorrow’s duel as completely balanced.
- Venue: Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Verona
- Date and time: October 3, 2025, 8:45 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 6)
Verona Form & Record Check
Verona’s current form is worrying. With only three points from five league games, Paolo Zanetti’s team is in 17th place in the table and is already fighting against relegation early in the season, with the Scaligeri only one point ahead of Pisa, who are even lower in the table, and level on points with Fiorentina. The recent 2-0 defeat at AS Roma highlights the team’s problems: although Verona dominated the game at times, they lacked the necessary punch in attack. A supposed goal by Orban was disallowed for handball, which is symbolic of their current run of bad luck, while the defense conceded their sixth goal in five games. Verona’s weak second halves are particularly noticeable, as the team has failed to score after the break in the last five games, while their opponents have regularly struck, as was the case against Roma when Soulé scored the decisive 2-0 goal in the 79th minute. Personnel concerns further exacerbate the situation: with Suslov, Valentini, Mosquera, and Oyegoke all out, Suslov is not even expected back until March, forcing Zanetti to make tactical changes and further straining an already thin squad.
Coach Paolo Zanetti is likely to field his team in the usual 3-5-2 formation. Montipò is expected to start in goal, while the back three could consist of Unai Núñez, Nelsson, and Frese. Important players are still missing in midfield: Suslov is out for a long time with a cruciate ligament rupture, while Valentini is unavailable due to a thigh injury. This could give Serdar and Akpa Akpro more responsibility in the center, flanked by Belghali and Bernede, with Bradarić likely to take over on the left wing. In attack, the duo of Giovane and Orban are likely to be preferred, with Orban scoring in the last game against Roma, although the goal was disallowed after a VAR decision for handball, while Mosquera remains unavailable after his appendectomy.
Sassuolo Form & Record Check
Sassuolo has been unpredictable in recent weeks, fluctuating between brilliant offensive performances and defensive lapses. The Neroverdi have collected two wins and three losses in their last five games, with their form revealing a clear trend: draws seem to be non-existent for Grosso’s team at the moment. The recent 3-1 win against Udinese was a prime example of Sassuolo’s current form, with Laurienté and Koné setting the tone in the first quarter of an hour, but the defense still looking vulnerable. The team is developing into a real spectacle, with four of their last five games ending with more than 2.5 goals. Fabio Grosso’s tactical influence is becoming increasingly apparent, with his attacking trio of Berardi, Laurienté, and Pinamonti working beautifully together, as evidenced by their early double strike against the Friulians. However, consistency over 90 minutes remains an issue, as demonstrated against Inter, when they led at halftime but then conceded the equalizer and ultimately lost the game. With six points from five games, Sassuolo are currently 13th in the table, level on points with Lazio, and while the gap to the international places is still manageable, the inconsistency of their performances makes predictions difficult, although Fadera has shown himself to be a promising alternative in attack since coming on as a substitute against Udinese.
Coach Fabio Grosso is likely to stick with Sassuolo’s tried-and-tested 4-3-3 system, which proved successful in the 3-1 win against Udinese. Muric could be preferred to Turati in goal, while the defensive line of Coulibaly, Walukiewicz, Idzes, and Doig should provide a solid foundation. In midfield, the trio of experienced Matic, Kone, and Vranckx is an option, with Kone likely to have gained confidence after his goal against Udinese. In attack, Berardi could play on the right, while Laurienté is likely to start after his strong performance with a goal and an assist, and Pinamonti would occupy the center forward position, although Paz is still out with a calf injury.
H2H Verona – Sassuolo Head-to-head comparison & statistics
The last five meetings between Verona and Sassuolo speak for themselves: every game has produced a winner, with draws seemingly unheard of between these two teams, and Verona winning three of the five encounters. Noteworthy is the lack of goals in the first half of recent encounters, as Verona won 1-0 at home in March 2024, with the decision only coming after the break, and that was the second time in a row that both teams remained goalless at halftime. The games regularly turn into high-scoring affairs, with at least three goals scored in four of the last five matches, reflecting the offensive orientation of both teams. Verona is particularly effective away from home, with the spectacular 4-2 win in Sassuolo in January 2022 remaining unforgettable. Sassuolo has been waiting for a win against Verona for over a year now, with their last home victory coming in September 2023 with a 3-1 score, when the Neroverdi struck after the break and turned around the 1-1 score at halftime.
While the bookmakers rate the game as very evenly balanced, with Verona slight home favorites at 2.5, several factors suggest that the visitors have significantly better chances. Sassuolo’s 3-1 win over Udinese, with goals from Laurienté and Koné in the first twelve minutes, underlines the danger of their attack, while Verona have failed to score in three consecutive games and are missing the creative flair of the injured Suslov. The “Both teams to score: No” bet is particularly interesting at short odds, as Verona’s offense has scored only one goal in five games and Sassuolo has defeated the Gialloblu without conceding a goal in the last two meetings. The away win at 2.88 offers attractive value, especially as Berardi returns fresh from his break against Udinese and Verona are missing four regulars. For risk-taking bettors, “Over 1.5 goals – 1st half” at over 3:1 could be worthwhile, as Sassuolo has been striking early recently and Verona has conceded four of its last five goals in the first half without injured center back Valentini.
