Verona vs Atalanta Prediction - Serie A: A Challenge for the Home Team

Match context

The match at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi at 02:45 on December 7, 2025, is predicted to be a major challenge for the home team, Hellas Verona. Currently bottom of the Serie A table with only 6 points and no wins after 13 rounds, Verona faces Atalanta, who are ranked 12th with 16 points and are in more consistent form.

Performance analysis

Hellas Verona: A crisis with no way out.

Verona are having an incredibly difficult season. After 13 matches, they are yet to taste victory, with a record of 6 draws and 7 losses. Their recent form over the last 5 matches is also alarming, with 4 losses and only 1 draw. The home team's attack has been ineffective, scoring only 8 goals (an average of 0.6 goals per game), while their defense has conceded 20 goals (an average of 1.5 goals per game). The pressure on Verona is immense as they need a win to boost their morale.

Atalanta: Seeking stability

On the other side of the pitch, Atalanta haven't been in their best form either. In their last five matches, they've had one win, one draw, and three losses. However, overall, their performance since the start of the season is still much better than their opponents'. After 13 matches, Atalanta have three wins, seven draws, and three losses. Their attack has scored 16 goals (an average of 1.2 goals per game) and their defense has conceded 14 goals (an average of 1.1 goals per game). A win away from home would help Atalanta improve their position in the league table.

History of confrontations

Recent head-to-head history heavily favors Atalanta. In the last five encounters, the visitors have won four times and drawn only once. Notably, these victories were by large margins, such as 5-0 and 6-1, demonstrating Atalanta's superiority over Verona.

• February 8, 2025: Verona 0 - 5 Atalanta
• October 27, 2024: Atalanta 6 - 1 Verona
• April 16, 2024: Atalanta 2 - 2 Verona
• September 27, 2023: Verona 0 - 1 Atalanta
• May 20, 2023: Atalanta 3 - 1 Verona

Force situation

Verona's difficulties were compounded by a wave of injuries and suspensions.

• Verona are absent:D. Bradaric (muscle injury), R. Gagliardini (suspended due to yellow cards), S. Serdar (knee injury), T. Suslov (knee injury).
• Verona's availability for the match remains uncertain:J. Akpa Akpro (ankle injury), G. Kastanas (minor injury).

Meanwhile, Atalanta have almost their full squad available, with only two players missing.

• Atalanta are absent:M. Bakker (knee injury), K. Sulemana (muscle injury).

Analysis and predictions

Every factor, from form and head-to-head history to personnel situation, is working against Verona. Playing at home is their only advantage, but that's unlikely to compensate for the difference in squad quality and confidence. Although Atalanta aren't in top form, they are still considered far superior. A draw or a win for the visitors is the most likely outcome.

Team lineup updated at 02:23 on 07/12/2025

Official lineup

Verona

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachPaolo Zanetti

Starting lineup:

• 1. Lorenzo Montipò (G)
• 5. Unai Núñez (D)
• 15. Victor Nelson (D)
• 37. Armel Bella-Kotchap (D)
• 7. Rafik Belghali (M)
• 36. Cheikh Niasse (M)
• 73. Mutassim Al-Musrati (M)
• 24. Antoine Bernede (M)
• 3. Martin Frese (M)
• 17. Giovane (F)
• 25. Daniel Mosquera (F)

Substitutes:

• 34. Simone Perilli
• 94. Giacomo Toniolo
• 6. Nicolás Valentini
• 2. Daniel Oyegoke
• 70. Fallou Cham
• 23. Enzo Ebosse
• 19. Tobias Slotsager
• 21. Abdou Harroui
• 4. Yello Santiago
• 20. Grigoris Kastanas
• 9. Amin Sarr
• 72. Junior Ajayi
• 16. Gift Orban

Atalanta

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachIvan Jurić

Starting lineup:

• 29. Marco Carnesecchi (G)
• 19. Berat Djimsiti (D)
• 4. Isak Hien (D)
• 3. Odilon Kossounou (D)
• 77. Davide Zappacosta (M)
• 13. Anderson (M)
• 15. Marten de Roon (M)
• 16. Raoul Bellanova (M)
• 17. Charles De Ketelaere (F)
• 90. Nikola Krstović (F)
• 11. Ademola Lookman (F)

Substitutes:

• 57. Marco Sportiello
• 31. Francesco Rossi
• 69. Honest Ahanor
• 42. Giorgio Scalvini
• 23. Sead Kolašinac
• 6. Yunus Musah
• 8. Mario Pašalić
• 44. Marco Brescianini
• 59. Nicola Zalewski
• 10. Lazar Samardžić
• 47. Lorenzo Bernasconi
• 70. Daniel Maldini
• 9. Gianluca Scamacca