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Verona - Lecce
Italy Serie A - Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Verona and Lecce clash at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi in Serie A on Saturday, January 21st. Lecce could move up as many as five places in the table with a win at struggling Verona this weekend. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Verona vs Lecce
Lecce are unbeaten in three games ahead of their tussle with relegation candidates Verona in Serie A on Saturday. Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Lecce Double Chance
Lecce showcased their famous fighting spirit last weekend when they held big-hitters AC Milan to a 2-2 draw, pushing their own unbeaten run to three games since the mid-season break in the process. After a positive string of results against Lazio, Spezia and Milan, Lecce should be in confident mood ahead of their trip to play a Verona outfit that has recorded victories in just two of their 18 league assignments in 2022/23, and our first prediction recommends siding with Lecce in the generously-priced double chance market here.
Both Teams to Score
Verona’s results at home have been poor this season but although they have lost seven out of nine fixtures at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, I Mastini generally find a way to impact the scoresheet. Indeed, they have managed to notch in all but two of their matches at home this term, despite losing most of the time. 67% of those contests featured goals at both ends and a stake on BTTS could reap dividends again this weekend when Verona host Lecce.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Verona vs Lecce
View our list of the best stats for Saturday’s game below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.
Head to Head
26/01/20
Italy Serie A Serie A
Verona
Lecce
3
0
01/09/19
Italy Serie A Serie A
Lecce
Verona
0
1
26/02/19
Italy Serie B Italy
Lecce
Verona
2
1
05/10/18
Italy Serie B Italy
Verona
Lecce
0
2
Last Five - Verona
06/02/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Lazio
Verona
1
1
D
30/01/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Udinese
Verona
1
1
D
21/01/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Lecce
Verona
0
2
W
14/01/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Inter Milan
Verona
1
0
L
09/01/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Cremonese
Verona
0
2
W
Last Five - Lecce
04/02/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Cremonese
Lecce
0
2
W
27/01/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Salernitana
Lecce
2
1
L
21/01/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Verona
Lecce
2
0
L
14/01/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
AC Milan
Lecce
2
2
D
08/01/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Spezia
Lecce
0
0
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s tussle between Verona and Lecce below.
Verona odds: 143/100 (2.43) – 41.2%
Draw odds: 43/20 (3.15) – 31.7%
Lecce odds: 11/5 (3.2) – 31.3%
Lecce have been priced as underdogs this weekend, while under 2.5 goals carries odds of 8/13 (1.62) and a probability of 61.9% which suggests margins could be slim. Interestingly, the no goalscorer option in the individual scorer’s market is priced 6/1 (7.0) – 14.3%.
Verona vs Lecce Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Saturday’s Serie A contest between Verona and Lecce below.
Verona
Verona lost narrowly to Inter (1-0) in their last outing, though they did well to keep the score down having conceded after just three minutes at San Siro. Still, the team is currently in the relegation zone with just nine points from eighteen games and they are seven points behind the first team outside of the zone, so they will need to do a lot better than they did so far if they want to have a chance to survive this season.
Marco Davide Faraoni is considered doubtful in midfield this weekend while attacker Simone Verdi will miss the next couple of games with a muscle problem.
Predicted Lineup for Verona: Montipo, Dawidowicz, Hien, Ceccherini – Depaoli, Ilic, Tameze, Doig – Kallon, Lazovic, Duric
Lecce
Lecce raced into a two-goal lead when they hosted Milan at the weekend and though they were eventually pegged back, they would have gained confidence from a competitive performance. At the moment, Lecce is close to the middle of the standings and, more importantly, they are eleven points ahead of their upcoming opponent Verona, the first team in the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, defenders Marin Pongračić and Kastriot Dermaku are both in the treatment room for Lecce at present.
Predicted Lineup for Lecce: Falcone – Gendrey, Baschirotto, Umtiti, Pezzella – Blin, Hjulmand, Gonazlez – Strefezza, Di Francesco, Colombo
Starting Lineups
Check the starting lineups approximately one hour before the game starts.
Verona
Lecce
Player to Watch – Morten Hjulmand
Morten Hjulmand is Lecce’s main midfield enforcer and the Dane was one of the best players on the pitch in the weekend’s 2-2 draw with AC Milan. The 23-year-old broke up play with three tackles and four interceptions against the Rossoneri, though Lecce fans won’t have long to enjoy his all-action displays if the transfer rumours linking Hjulmand to Southampton hold weight.
Serie A Standings
# | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Napoli | 21 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 56 |
2 | Inter Milan | 21 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 43 |
3 | Roma | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 40 |
4 | Lazio | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 39 |
5 | Atalanta | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 38 |
6 | AC Milan | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 38 |
7 | Torino | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
8 | Bologna | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 29 |
9 | Udinese | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 29 |
10 | Monza | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | -3 | 26 |
11 | Juventus | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 26 |
12 | Empoli | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | -7 | 26 |
13 | Fiorentina | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | -5 | 24 |
14 | Sassuolo | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | -7 | 23 |
15 | Lecce | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | -3 | 23 |
16 | Salernitana | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -16 | 21 |
17 | Spezia | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -18 | 18 |
18 | Verona | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | -14 | 14 |
19 | Sampdoria | 21 | 2 | 4 | 15 | -26 | 10 |
20 | Cremonese | 21 | 0 | 8 | 13 | -22 | 8 |
Verona vs Lecce Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Saturday’s game be played?
Verona and Lecce will go head-to-head at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on Saturday.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 14:00 BST.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend taking a look at the odds at Stake or 888Sport for Saturday’s clash.