The Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi is set to host a crucial Serie A match on Sunday, where Hellas Verona will face Sassuolo. Both teams have started the season poorly and will be looking to improve on it.
The Mastiffs enter this game following their recent 2-0 loss at the weekend against AS Roma away from home, with the result placing them in 17th place.
The Black and Greens, on the other hand, have had a disappointing start to the season, but claimed their second win of the season following a 3-1 victory over Udinese. The win currently puts them in 13th place on the league table.
Read our Hellas Verona vs Sassuolo predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Serie A predictions.
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Hellas Verona vs Sassuolo prediction: Home team should nick the win
Key statistics
- Four of the last five meetings between them have produced more than 4.5 cards.
- Hellas Verona have won three of their last five encounters.
- Four of their last five games have seen BTTS.
Correct score prediction: Hellas Verona 2-1 Sassuolo
We are predicting a 2-1 victory for the host in this game and this is based on the fact that Hellas Verona have a strong advantage at home, having won three of their last four matches against Sassuolo at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.
The visitors are expected to score and would put up a fight following their recent wins last weekend, but Hellas Verona will find the goals needed to claim a narrow win.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Very balanced contest expected
- Home: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.0%
- Draw: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- Away: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
These odds suggest that the home team have a slight edge with a 40.0% chance of winning at 2.50 odds, mainly due to their home advantage. A draw is priced at 3.25 with a 30.8% chance, while Sassuolo are given 2.80 odds with a 35.7% chance, showing that bookmakers expect a close and competitive match where both teams have a real chance of victory.
Most recent head-to-head: Hellas Verona edge record
The head-to-head record between these two clubs is very tight, but Paolo Zanetti’s team holds a slight advantage in recent league history. In their last five competitive meetings, Hellas Verona have recorded three wins. Fabio Grosso’s men have recorded two wins and four of those five matches have featured goals scored by both sides.
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Hellas Verona preview: Key players to miss fixture
Paolo Zanetti’s team will be without several players for this match. Daniel Mosquera is sidelined through injury and is expected back in mid-October. Abdou Harroui is also unavailable due to a muscle problem and has a similar recovery timeframe. Daniel Oyegoke and Nicolas Valentini are both doubtful, with muscle and hamstring issues, respectively. Tomas Suslov faces a long absence due to a cruciate ligament injury, with his return not expected until late February.
Predicted lineup: Montipo (GK), Nelsson, Nunez, Belghali, Bradaric, Frese, Akpro, Bernede, Serdar, Giovane & Orban
Last five fixtures
- 28.09.25 – AS Roma 2 – 0 Verona
- 24.09.25 – Verona 0 – 1 Venezia (Coppa Italia)
- 20.09.25 – Verona 1 – 1 Juventus
- 15.09.25 – Verona 0 – 0 Cremonese
- 31.08.25 – Lazio 4 – 0 Verona
Sassuolo preview: Clean bill of health
Fabio Grosso goes into this game with a strong squad, as they have no injury concerns within the squad. This allows the manager to work with a full group of players and select from all available options. With his team intact for this clash, he will look to improve the results in the league.
Predicted lineup: Muric (GK), Idzes, Muharemovic, Walukiewicz, Doig, Matic, Vranckx, Kone, Pinamonti, Berardi & Lauriente
Last five fixtures
- 28.09.25 – Sassuolo 3 – 1 Udinese
- 24.09.25 – Como 3 – 0 Sassuolo
- 21.09.25 – Inter 2 – 1 Sassuolo
- 14.09.25 – Sassuolo 1 – 0 Lazio
- 29.08.25 – Cremonese 3 – 2 Sassuolo
Player to watch: Armand Lauriente
Armand Lauriente will be one player to watch out for in this match. The forward is a key player in the attack and has been in sensational form recently, contributing one goal and one assist in his last Serie A match, which demonstrates his ability to cause problems for the opponent.