The Serie A Matchday 24 clash between Hellas Verona and Pisa Sporting Club will take place on 6 February at the Marcantonio Bentegodi. Hellas Verona vs Pisa Sporting Club: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona lost 0:4 away to Cagliari in the previous round. That was the home side's sixth defeat in their last eight Serie A matches (alongside two draws), and in five games during that run the club did not even manage to find the net. What is more, Hellas Verona have already gone 11 matches without scoring in this league campaign, with only Parma (12) and Lecce (13) recording a worse figure. They also have the worst defensive record in the division, having conceded 41 goals. With 14 points, the hosts sit bottom of the standings.
- At least one goal was scored in both halves in 10 of Hellas Verona's previous 12 Serie A matches.
- On home soil, Hellas Verona have not won 16 of their last 17 league matches (seven draws, nine defeats).
- In six of their previous eight home games in this competition, Hellas Verona conceded at least two goals.
The club's hierarchy have dismissed head coach Paolo Zanetti, with Paolo Sammarco appointed as caretaker.
Potential Hellas Verona Lineup (3-5-2)*
Simone Perilli – Victor Nelsson, Tobias Slotsager, Nicolas Valentini – Abdou Harroui, Martin Frese, Antoine Bernede, Pol Lirola, Roberto Gagliardini – Amin Sarr, Gift Orban.
Defenders Rafiq Belghali and Armel Bella-Kotchap, as well as midfielder Tomas Suslov, will miss the match through injury. Forward Amin Sarr is suspended.
Pisa Sporting Club
Pisa Sporting Club lost 1:3 at home to Sassuolo in the previous round, extending their winless run in the league to 12 matches (five draws, seven defeats). However, it is worth noting that for the first time this season the away team have scored in four consecutive games. Even so, the club have managed only 18 goals, leaving them among the four lowest scorers. In the overall standings, Pisa Sporting Club are second from bottom, and they are only ahead of their nearest rival on tiebreakers.
- Both teams to score landed in five of the club's previous six Serie A matches.
- A draw was recorded in six of Pisa Sporting Club's last eight away matches in the league.
- In six of their previous eight away games in this competition, Pisa Sporting Club scored at least two goals.
Pisa Sporting Club have also changed head coach. Oscar Hiljemark has been appointed in place of Alberto Gilardino.
Potential Pisa Sporting Club Lineup (3-5-2)*
Simone Scuffet – Simone Canestrelli, Antonio Caracciolo, Rosen Bozhinov – Matteo Tramoni, Idrissa Toure, Michel Aebischer, Samuele Angori, Marius Marin – Stefano Moreo, Henrik Meister.
Defender Danil Denon, as well as midfielders Isak Vural and Juan Cuadrado, will not play due to injury.
Referee
Daniele Doveri (Italy)
Matches – 11 (the Serie A, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second bookings) – 40;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 18%.
Hellas Verona vs Pisa Sporting Club: Match Prediction
Both sides have changed coaches in tandem after prolonged winless runs in the league. Given that turn of events, the outcome of the upcoming match could be anything. The home team have struggled to produce positive results even with home advantage, while the visitors are yet to win away from home this season. The teams are also united by defensive issues, which the new managers are unlikely to fix quickly. With that in mind, we suggest focusing on the match's goal potential.
The clubs are among the three worst sides for goals conceded. Hellas Verona have failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 straight Serie A matches, and in seven games during that run they conceded at least twice. At the same time, the hosts scored in six of their last eight home league matches. Pisa Sporting Club have not recorded a single clean sheet away from home this season, and in eight matches the club have conceded at least two goals. Meanwhile, in terms of away goals scored, the away side are in the tournament's top six.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
* For each team, the starting XI from their previous match in this competition is listed.
