This Saturday, Serie A action resumes with reigning champions Inter Milan traveling to Stadio Bentegodi to face a struggling Hellas Verona.
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While Inter aim to keep pace in the title race, Verona will hope to halt their slump against one of their toughest historical opponents.
Match Preview
Inter Milan, just a point behind Napoli at the top of the Serie A standings, are eager to bounce back after a 1-1 draw with the league leaders.
Despite a sensational free-kick equalizer from Hakan Calhanoglu, the Turkish playmaker missed a crucial penalty, ending his perfect streak from the spot since 2016.
Although that result snapped a three-match winning streak for Inter, they’ve been in fine form, with notable wins against Empoli, Venezia, and Arsenal in recent weeks.
With a chance to match their club record of 13 away wins in a calendar year, Simone Inzaghi’s side will be confident heading to Verona, where they have scored in each of their last 13 visits.
Meanwhile, Hellas Verona are reeling. Four losses in their last five games—including a humbling 3-0 defeat to Juventus fueled by a Moise Kean hat-trick—leave them teetering just above the relegation zone.
Verona have the worst defensive record in Serie A, conceding 2.25 goals per game, and now face one of the league’s most potent attacks.
Form Guide
Hellas Verona (Serie A)
❌ Fiorentina 3-0 Verona
❌ Lecce 2-1 Verona
✅ Verona 3-2 Roma
❌ Atalanta 4-1 Verona
❌ Monza 2-1 Verona
Inter Milan (Serie A)
🤝 Inter 1-1 Napoli
✅ Inter 3-0 Venezia
✅ Inter 2-0 Empoli
✅ Inter 1-0 Arsenal
❌ Inter 1-2 Sassuolo
Team News
Hellas Verona
Manager Paolo Zanetti faces key absences, including midfield linchpin Ondrej Duda, who is sidelined until December with an injury sustained on international duty. Defensive options remain thin, with Pawel Dawidowicz, Juan Cruz, and Martin Frese unavailable.
However, Dailon Livramento returns from suspension to bolster the lineup. Up front, Benfica loanee Casper Tengstedt has been a bright spot, netting four goals from limited opportunities.
Possible Verona XI:
Montipo; Tchatchoua, Coppola, Magnani, Bradaric; Belahyane, Serdar; Suslov, Kastanos, Lazovic; Tengstedt
Inter Milan
Inter will miss Hakan Calhanoglu, who suffered a muscle injury with Turkey. Davide Frattesi or Kristjan Asllani could step in. With Carlos Augusto back from injury, Inzaghi otherwise has a near-full squad to choose from.
While Lautaro Martinez, who has six goals in eight appearances against Verona, is available, a taxing international schedule could see him replaced by Mehdi Taremi or Marko Arnautovic alongside Marcus Thuram.
Possible Inter XI:
Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Key Stats and Prediction
- Head-to-Head: Verona have won only four of their 40 Serie A meetings with Inter. Their last victory came over 20 years ago.
- Scoring Streak: Inter have scored in their last 13 trips to Stadio Bentegodi.
- Defensive Woes: Verona’s defense is Serie A’s weakest, conceding over two goals per match.
Given Inter’s superior quality, form, and Verona’s dire defensive record, the visitors are expected to dominate. Verona’s home form may help them remain competitive, but the reigning champions are unlikely to slip.
Prediction: Hellas Verona 0-2 Inter Milan
