On Saturday, Serie A matchday 4 will feature Verona facing Juventus at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium. This match presents a good opportunity for goals.
Match Preview
Verona is struggling to find their winning form, having dropped points as the season progresses. Coach Paolo Zanetti’s team recently failed to score against Cremonese, indicating that their attack is one of the weakest in Serie A. Defensively, they are slightly better, usually conceding only one goal per game, but this isn’t enough for victories.
Verona’s home performance raises concerns, with seven games without a win at home. Even against lesser teams, they struggle to take advantage of limited scoring opportunities. Expecting them to breakthrough against a top team like Juventus seems unrealistic.
Juventus, however, recently showcased their strength by beating Inter 4-3, demonstrating their attacking skills. Yet, their performance away from home tells a different story. They tend to score less when not playing on their own turf, favoring a more cautious approach focused on securing results.
Despite their recent victories, Juventus has struggled to score more than once in seven of their last eight away games. They know how to execute their game plan while remaining solid defensively, which could work in their favor against Verona.
Probable Lineups
- Verona: Montipò, Nunez, Nelsson, Belgali, Bradaric, Serdar, Berned, Gagliardini, Frese, Orban, Giovane
- Juventus: Di Gregorio, Kalulu, Bremer, Gatti, McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Kelly, Koopmeiners, Vlahovic, Yildiz
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Juventus has won five consecutive Serie A matches.
- Verona is winless in their last seven home league games.
- In six of Verona’s last eight home matches, no more than two goals were scored.
Prediction
The teams’ recent forms and head-to-head records suggest a cautious match. Given Verona’s struggles in attack and Juventus’ conservative away style, a low-scoring game is likely. The bet: Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.74.