Benevento vs Verona prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Serie B Italy
In the 4th round of Serie B on September 11, 2026, Benevento will face Verona. Both sides will be hoping to beat an opponent of this calibre.
Benevento vs Verona team news and expert analysis
The club from Stadio Ciro Vigorito were in the top flight not so long ago, but were relegated to the third tier in 2023. They only returned last season, winning their group. In the cup, they beat Ravenna in the summer before being thrashed by Fiorentina. In Serie B, they lost 1-2 at home to Modena before drawing with Südtirol. Against Ascoli, however, they failed to score and conceded, suffering another defeat.
Hellas Verona were relegated from Serie A last season after a dreadful campaign, finishing second from bottom. They have hardly been impressive this time around either. In the cup, they only overcame modest Virtus Entella on penalties, before sensationally beating Cagliari 2-1 away from home. They began their Serie B campaign with a home defeat to Ascoli, followed by a draw with Padova. Against Arezzo, however, they secured a convincing 5-0 victory.
The newcomers are averaging just 0.67 goals scored per match after their promotion to Serie B, while conceding 1.33. The side that were still playing in the top flight in the spring are also not getting everything right, scoring 2.33 goals per game while conceding one.
Head to Head matches: Benevento vs Verona
Verona have won four of the last six encounters, including both of the most recent meetings, while suffering two defeats.
Although this is considered an almost evenly matched fixture, the visitors have clearly found their form. We are backing them to win with a 0 handicap (odds – 1.74).
Benevento vs Verona: key statistics and trends
- Benevento have lost three of their last four matches
- 67% of Benevento's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.0 goals per game
- Verona have won two matches in a row
- 67% of Verona's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
Benevento vs Verona: Possible starting lineups
Benevento play in a 1-4-1-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Vannucchi - Beruatto, Sayo, Scognamillo, Sernicola - Prisco, Cherubini, Maità, Lamesta, Tumminello, Salvemini
Verona play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Leali - Bradarić, Edmehusson, Slootzager - Sarr, Harroui, Bernede, Le Borgne, Zappa - Mulattieri, Compagnon
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