Verona vs Catanzaro prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 16, 2026
On October 16, 2026, Verona will face Catanzaro in Matchday 7 of Italy's Serie B. Even a draw would be a clear setback for the hosts.
Verona vs. Catanzaro: team news and expert analysis
The club from the "Marc'Antonio Bentegodi" stadium was eventually relegated from Italy's top flight. It initially struggled at the lower level, but a cup win over Cagliari was followed by a run of success in the league as well. They also scored twice against Modena, but ultimately lost 2-3.
The Calabrian side finished fifth last season and then made it through every round of the playoffs. In the playoff final, they exchanged 2-0 victories with Monza. Monza were promoted only because of the competition regulations. That was clearly a major blow: in the new campaign, Catanzaro immediately lost at home to Südtirol in the cup (on penalties after a draw), while in Serie B they have lost all their other matches apart from the win over Carrarese. They also went down 1-3 to Mantova.
The players who were competing in Serie A a year ago have scored twice as many goals as they have conceded here, averaging 1.67 goals against per match. Things are much worse for the underdogs: one goal scored and two conceded on average.
Previous matches: Verona vs. Catanzaro
In the last five meetings, Hellas victories and draws have alternated.
The hosts are not getting everything right at the moment, but they need to beat an opponent like this. We are backing a "home" win (odds – 1.83).
Verona vs. Catanzaro: key statistics and trends
- Verona have won three of their last five matches
- 83% of Verona's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 3.67 goals per match
- Catanzaro have lost five of their last six matches
- 67% of Catanzaro's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 3.0 goals per match
Verona vs. Catanzaro: possible starting lineups
Verona play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Leali - De Battisti, Davidovich, Korac, Zappa - Le Bourgne - Sarr, Lella, Iannoni, Suslov - Mulattieri
Catanzaro play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Pigliacelli - Verrengia, Matias Antonini, Ruggero - Mosti, Petriccione, Dorval, Aleši - Iemmello, Pafundi - Pecorino
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