Cremonese will take on Hellas Verona in a crucial Serie A relegation battle at the Stadio Giovanni Zini on Monday night, with the home team looking to distance themselves from the relegation zone.
Cremonese’s season has taken a worrying turn since their early-December win over Lecce. They have managed only two league goals in that time and are now six Serie A matches without victory, picking up just two draws along the way.
Monday’s heavy 5-0 defeat at the hands of Juventus underlined their struggles, and although they still sit eight points above the relegation zone, momentum is clearly against them.
Home form offers little reassurance either, with just two wins all season at the Stadio Giovanni Zini and only one success from their last eight there. Davide Nicola’s men are badly in need of a lift, yet confidence is low given they have failed to score against any of the current bottom three so far this campaign.
Verona, meanwhile, arrive after another setback, having surrendered an early advantage in a 3-2 home loss to Bologna on Thursday. That result made it four defeats in their last five league outings, though their struggles have been more pronounced at home, with each of their last three losses coming there.
A trip away from the Bentegodi may therefore be welcome, as they have avoided defeat in three of their last five away matches. Propping up the table with the league’s worst defensive record and already four points adrift of safety, Paolo Zanetti’s side urgently requires a sharp upturn in form if they are to preserve their top-flight status.
Read our Cremonese vs Verona predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Italian Serie A predictions.
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Cremonese vs Verona prediction: A draw is expected
Key statistics
- A first-half draw was the result of their last encounter.
- Their last two meetings ended in a full-time draw.
- Four of their last five meetings had under 2.5 goals scored.
Correct score prediction: Cremonese 0-0 Verona
Ahead of this clash, we expect a tight contest. We predict a 0-0 draw in this clash based on their previous encounters. Verona have conceded at least two goals in three of their last five matches, and we believe both teams will do just enough to share the points.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Cremonese are slight favourites
- Home: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Away: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
In this fixture, the bookmakers have slightly favoured Cremonese at 2.45, which implies a 40.8% chance of a home victory. Hellas Verona are close contenders at 3.00 (33.3%), highlighting how competitive this matchup is expected to be, while the draw is priced at 3.10 (32.3%). The odds suggest a finely balanced contest with no clear-cut favourite going into the game.
Most recent head-to-head: Cremonese edge encounter
Looking at their previous records, Verona have won two times, while Cremonese have just one win with two draws between them. The most recent clash ended in a goalless 0-0 draw in September 2025 at the Bentegodi.
Prior to that, the sides often played out close encounters, including a 1-1 draw in Cremona during the 2022-23 season. Both teams will be looking for a win to avoid sinking further into the relegation zone.
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Cremonese preview: Two players suspended
Cremonese will be without Davide Nicola and Giuseppe Pezzella, both sidelined due to suspension, which limits their options for selection in defence and midfield.
Predicted lineup: Audero (GK), Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti, Zerbin, Grassi, Bondo, Johnsen, Barbieri, Vardy & Bonazzoli
Last five fixtures
- 12.01.26 – Juventus 5–0 Cremonese
- 08.01.26 – Cremonese 2–2 Cagliari
- 04.01.26 – Fiorentina 1–0 Cremonese
- 28.12.25 – Cremonese 0–2 Napoli
- 20.12.25 – Lazio 0–0 Cremonese
Verona preview: Injury and suspension in the team
Verona face multiple absences heading into this clash. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, Rafik Belghali, and Tomas Suslov are all sidelined through injury, while Unai Núnez is suspended.
Predicted lineup: Montipo (GK), Gagliardini, Nelsson, Valentini, Niasse, Serdar, Al Musrati, Bernede, Bradaric, Orban & Sarr
Last five fixtures
- 15.01.26 – Verona 2–3 Bologna
- 11.01.26 – Verona 0–1 Lazio
- 07.01.26 – Napoli 2–2 Verona
- 04.01.26 – Verona 0–3 Torino
- 28.12.25 – AC Milan 3–0 Verona
Player to watch: Federico Bonazzoli
Federico Bonazzoli has been a consistent performer for Cremonese this season. The forward has been instrumental in linking play between the midfield and the attack, and has scored five goals and provided two assists in the league.
He has shown his quality with sharp movement and intelligent passing. Bonazzoli could find the freedom to exploit gaps in the Verona defence and could help his team avoid a loss in this encounter.