Hellas Verona vs Lecce Preview

Sunday’s Serie A action sees a huge fixture at the bottom of the table, as Hellas Verona look to seal their survival against Lecce, who know a win would likely take them four points clear of the drop zone with two fixtures remaining.

Verona currently occupy 15th, with Lecce sat five points and two places further back, just a single point above 18th placed Venezia, sitting precariously on the brink of the bottom three. While a draw would certainly be helpful for the home side, Lecce require a win to provide themselves with a buffer as we tick towards the final day.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

Where to Watch

This game will be broadcasted on OneFootball, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 GMT on Sunday.

Key Statistics

• Hellas Verona are winless in their last six league games - in that time they have scored just once, in a 1-1 draw with Torino.
• However, they will be buoyed by the fact that their measly 30 goals scored is comprehensively beaten by Lecce, who have notched just 24.
• On recent form, Lecce sit at the very bottom of the pile; the visitors have failed to win any of their last 12, with eight defeats coming in that run.
• They have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 10 matches, and have scored just three in their last five.

Hellas Verona Preview

**Hellas Verona Predicted Lineup (3-5-1-1): Lorenzo Montipo (GK); Martin Frese, Nicolas Valentini, Flavius Daniliuc; Domagoj Bradaric, Suat Serdar, Cheikh Niasse, Ondrej Duda, Jackson Tchatchoua; Tomas Suslov; Amin Sarr. **

Though Hellas Verona avoided humiliation against Inter Milan, a game in which many predicted a one sided scoreline, they still suffered defeat to extend their winless run to six. While this run started while they were comfortably clear of the drop zone, things have since tightened up, and if Venezia beat Fiorentina this weekend, Verona will start to look over their shoulders.

This game against Lecce is a welcome break from the tricky fixtures they have encountered since mid-March. Playing a similarly relegation threatened means there is just that little bit more to play for, and given Lecce’s horrendous recent form, Verona will be expected to take advantage.

Though the home side lost their most recent fixture back in October, that was their first defeat to Lecce in six meetings, a run that stretches back to 2019. Given they have the home advantage here, they will be hungry to avenge that defeat in front of their fans.

Lecce Preview

Lecce Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Wladimiro Falcone (GK); Antonino Galla, Federico Baschirotto, Kialonda Gaspar, Frederic Guilbert; Mohamed Kaba, Balthazar Pierret; Jesper Karlsson, Lassana Coulibaly, Santiago Pierotti; Nikola Krstovic.

Considering Lecce are playing their remaining games with their Serie A status on the line, they have been doing a lost job of it. Their last win, a 3-1 victory against Parma, came right at the end of January. Since then, it has been over three months of narrow defeats and painful draws.

And these defeats have been seriously narrow. Of their eight losses since the end of January, all but one have been by one goal, coming against the likes of AC Milan, Fiorentina, Juventus, Napoli and Roma. While they are good enough to keep games close, Lecce are unable to capitalize on any opposition nerves.

Draws against fellow relegation candidates have held them back the most - 1-1 with Venezia and 0-0 with Monza, the most pronounced of the lot. Had they picked up an extra two points from each match, their chances of survival would be virtually guaranteed by now. But if they lose to Verona here, it looks like their fate will be taken to the final day.

Hellas Verona vs Lecce Head to Head

Recent Meetings:

• 29/10/2024: Lecce 1-0 Verona.
• 10/03/2024: Lecce 0-1 Verona.
• 27/11/2023: Verona 2-2 Lecce.
• 07/05/2023: Lecce 0-1 Verona.
• 21/01/2023: Verona 2-0 Lecce.

Hellas Verona vs Lecce Betting Tip

Both sides have a lot on the line. The game may hold slightly less importance for Verona, who will stay clear of the relegation zone whatever the result, but they still know they require a win to guarantee safety.

For Lecce, the equation is elementary - win or they will find themselves in dire straits. With so little time left, they need to get themselves going again, and we think this game presents the perfect opportunity to do so. Lecce to scrape a win.

Hellas Verona vs Lecce Prediction

Hellas Verona 0-1 Lecce

With two low scoring sides, this game won’t be a goal fest. However, Lecce will be more than happy, as long as the solitary goal is on their side of the scoreboard.