Struggling Hellas Verona take on Bologna in Serie A next weekend, with the home side searching for a victory that could potentially take them out of the bottom three in the table. However, with the home side having won just once all season, they are far from being the favourites for victory, with many backing Bologna for the win.
Italian Serie A – Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi, Verona – Monday 20th November – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 21/10 at Ladbrokes |
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Having both suffered defeats before the international break, both Hellas Verona and Bologna will be looking to return to form at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi next Monday night. Having been promoted from Serie B last season, Fabio Pecchia’s side have struggled throughout the first quarter of the season, however a home tie does offer hope of just a second victory of the campaign for fans in Verona. However, with their opponents sitting comfortably in mid-table, it could well be another tough 90 minutes for the relative minnows. For those interested in wagering on this match, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Hellas Verona Team News & Form
Verona’s 2-1 defeat away at Cagliari before the international break was their fourth consecutive loss in Serie A, leaving them on just six points from their opening 12 encounters. With their only win coming against Benevento, who are themselves without a single point in Serie A, there is certainly plenty of work to do for Fabio Pecchia’s side. Captain Giampaolo Pazzini has been one of the few bright sparks for Hellas so far this season, with the former AC Milan striker having four Serie A goals to his name. On-loan Juventus youngster Moise Kean has failed to make a significant impact following his arrival in the summer, scoring just one goal in 11 appearances. Former Barcelona and Juventus defender Martin Caceres is their leading name at the other end of the pitch, with Verona having conceded 26 goals already this season.
Bologna Team News & Form
Roberto Donadoni’s Bologna are also on a run of four matches without a single point, meaning that their decent start to the season has now been wasted. The red and blues sit 12th in the table following four wins, with Andrea Poli, Simone Verdi and Lorenzo Crisetig among their most recognisable names. A lack of goals is a real worry for Bologna fans however, with their team having scored just 11 from their 12 matches.
Head to Head
The two teams have met nine times in the past, with Bologna having won five of such meetings, including a 4-0 Coppa Italia success back in December. However, Verona recorded a surprise 1-0 away win over Bologna last season, showing that they are capable of rising to the occasion once more.
Betting Odds and Predictions
There is very little separating the two teams when it comes to the odds and major online bookmakers, with Bologna the narrow favourites for victory. Those looking to back Donadoni’s men can get best odds of 8/5 with Ladbrokes, while the home side are priced at 2/1 with the same bookmaker.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being under 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes in Verona, available at odds of 4/6 with Ladbrokes.