Sassuolo on the Rise as Rock-Bottom Verona Face Uphill Battle

US Sassuolo Calcio and Hellas Verona FC face off in a Serie A clash with contrasting momentum. Sassuolo have climbed into the top half of the table after winning three of their last four matches. In contrast, Verona are still searching for their first victory of the year and remain stuck at the bottom of the standings.

Team Analysis:
US Sassuolo Calcio responded to a heavy loss against Inter Milan by coming from behind to defeat Udinese Calcio, with goals from Andrea Pinamonti and Armand Lauriente lifting them into 10th place and keeping hopes of a top-half finish alive. Meanwhile, Hellas Verona FC remain bottom of Serie A after another setback, despite a brief fightback against Parma Calcio 1913, where top scorer Gift Orban saw red early on. Verona are now winless in 10 matches and sit nine points from safety, leaving interim boss Paolo Sammarco facing a daunting challenge.

Player Situation:
Fabio Grosso is expected to keep changes minimal for US Sassuolo Calcio, with Luca Lipani likely continuing in place of the suspended Nemanja Matic, while Tarik Muharemovic misses out through a ban and the usual front trio led by Andrea Pinamonti and Domenico Berardi remains intact. Hellas Verona FC, meanwhile, will be without top scorer Gift Orban due to suspension, forcing changes in attack and midfield with Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro also banned. Injuries have further depleted Verona’s squad, leaving several key players sidelined ahead of the match.

Result Prediction:
US Sassuolo Calcio may not be at their best at home, but they are still expected to overcome struggling Hellas Verona FC. Verona showed some fight last week, yet their persistent shortcomings in attack and defense continue to hold them back. The suspension of Gift Orban only adds to their problems as they battle to avoid relegation.

Predicted Result: Sassuolo 2-0 Hellas Verona.