On Saturday, September 20, at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, the match valid for Serie A Matchday 4 takes place between Hellas Verona and Juventus, two teams in search of crucial points to pursue their respective seasonal goals. The hosts currently sit near the bottom of the table, having collected just two points from the first three rounds, thanks to two draws against Udinese and Cremonese. Even though today’s opponent is one of the toughest to face right now, Paolo Zanetti’s men must put everything on the line to clinch what would be their first win of the season. Taking points against the Bianconeri would not only allow them to climb the standings but also approach the next fixtures, including the delicate away game against Roma next weekend, with more momentum. Juventus is one of the most in-form teams at the start of this Serie A season: top of the table with maximum points after three matches (tied with Napoli) and coming off a thrilling 4-3 win against Inter in the direct clash of Matchday 3. The Bianconeri, who drew 4-4 in their Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund midweek, are motivated to return from Verona with all three points in order to consolidate their lead before the Monday Match between Napoli and Pisa. Igor Tudor, a big former figure in this fixture, will need to manage his squad’s energy and keep concentration high, avoiding the mistake of underestimating the opponents. As for Hellas Verona, they will need a perfect game: no errors at the back and maximum sharpness in attack.

Hellas Verona's recent form and key stats

It’s been a difficult start to the season for Hellas Verona, who, last Monday, wasted the chance to grab their first league win, drawing 0-0 at home against Cremonese. Paolo Zanetti’s side still showed a reaction after the heavy 4-0 defeat against Lazio before the break, keeping a clean sheet and creating several scoring opportunities.

Hellas Verona, stuck at 2 points after three Serie A matches, has failed to score in their last two games against Lazio and Cremonese. Their only goal so far came in Matchday 1 and was scored by midfielder Serdar. While Giovane and Orban have been lively and dangerous, the absence of a true striker is being felt.

Defensively, things are no better: the Gialloblu are among the worst defenses in the league, conceding 5 goals with an average of 1.67 per game. Another worrying factor ahead of the Juventus clash is their poor home record: just one win in their last 14 matches at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi (6 draws and 7 defeats).

Juventus' recent form and key stats

In their last Serie A match, Juventus pulled off an incredible comeback, beating Inter 4-3 and collecting their third consecutive league win. Sitting first in the table with maximum points, the Bianconeri also showed great character midweek, drawing 4-4 in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund after trailing three times.

Despite the excellent start, there is one major concern: their defensive stability. After keeping two clean sheets against Parma and Genoa, Juventus has conceded 7 goals in their last two matches, with Michele Di Gregorio looking shaky at times. On the flip side, their attack is firing on all cylinders, averaging 2.75 goals per game.

Last season, the Old Lady performed well away from home, picking up 7 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses. What makes Igor Tudor optimistic is that six of those wins came against teams that ended the campaign in the bottom half of the table.

Prediction Hellas Verona vs Juventus and tactical overview

Considering the offensive struggles shown by Paolo Zanetti’s side in the opening rounds, the Hellas Verona vs Juventus prediction by BetMines suggests an away win with Juventus keeping a clean sheet.

Even though Juventus has looked shaky in their last two games, it’s worth noting that against Parma and Genoa—two relegation battlers—they did not concede, and the same could happen here against Verona.

Another factor pointing towards the outcome “at least one team does not score” is the head-to-head record: last season, Hellas Verona failed to score against Juventus, losing 3-0 in the first leg and 2-0 in the return match.

Regarding the lineups, Paolo Zanetti, who must do without injured players Suslov and Gagliardini, is expected to confirm the lightweight attacking duo Giovane-Orban, with Sarr likely starting from the bench again. Tudor has plenty of options in attack, with Conceicao and Zhegrova back in the squad. 

• Hellas Verona vs Juventus prediction by BetMines: both teams to score with 40% probability
  
  
• Hellas Verona vs Juventus prediction by BetMines: at least one team does not score with 60% probability

Probable lineups Hellas Verona vs Juventus

HELLAS VERONA (3-5-2): Montipò; Unai Nunez, Nelsson, Frese; Belghali, Serdar, Akpa Akpro, Bernede, Bradaric; Giovane, Orban. Coach: Paolo Zanetti

JUVENTUS (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Joao Mario, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; David, Yildiz; Vlahovic. Coach: Igor Tudor