Verona vs Sassuolo Prediction for 4 October 2025 - Football

📢 Can Verona break their prolonged winless streak in the sixth round of Serie A against Sassuolo at the Marcantonio Bentegodi? Both clubs have had an inconsistent start to the season, but the situation seems more concerning for the hosts. The Mastiffs have yet to secure a victory in the league and are struggling to find the back of the net. Sassuolo, on the other hand, are gradually finding their rhythm after returning to the top flight, having convincingly defeated Udinese 3-1 in the last round, boosting their confidence. This upcoming clash promises to be intriguing.

Head-to-Head

📊 The recent head-to-head history between Verona and Sassuolo slightly favors the "Neroverdi": out of 26 matches, they have claimed victory in 13, while the "Mastiffs" have won 9, with 4 games ending in a draw. Their last encounter was during the 2023/24 season, where they exchanged home wins: Sassuolo secured a convincing 3-1 victory first, and Verona took revenge in the second leg with a 1-0 win.

Hellas Verona Team Overview

🔵 Verona are struggling at the start of the season, failing to secure a single victory in regular time, including cup matches. After five rounds, they have only 3 points and sit in 17th place in the standings. Additionally, the "Mastiffs" are among the league's weakest in attack, having scored just two goals (the same as Genoa).

🟡 In the last round, Verona couldn't put up a decent fight against Roma away (0-2). Despite Roma being among the leaders, they are still in a rebuilding phase. Overall, the "Mastiffs" didn't play badly and even posted similar xG numbers (1.35-1.31), but poor finishing cost them crucial points. It's worth noting that Verona's struggles mostly occur on the road – they remain unbeaten at home. Even Juventus couldn't get past them (1-1).

Sassuolo Calcio Team Overview

🟢Sassuolo, back in the top flight after a year in Serie B, have kicked off the season with more confidence than even their own fans anticipated. After five rounds, they sit 13th in the standings with 6 points, having already secured two victories. While the "Neroverdi" are still striving for consistency—often experiencing defensive lapses—Fabio Grosso's squad is gradually gaining confidence and improving with each match.

⚫ In the last round, Sassuolo hosted Udinese—a team that started the season strongly and is considered a solid mid-table side. Bookmakers had pegged the hosts as favorites before the match, and the club lived up to those expectations with a 3-1 win. Right from the opening minutes, Grosso's men stunned their opponents: by the 12th minute, they were already 2-0 up, knocking the "Little Zebras" out of their rhythm. Sassuolo could have pressed Udinese further in the first half—they had their chances—but chose to play it safe, slowing down and focusing on controlling the game. In the second half, the visitors tried to mount a comeback: they seized the initiative, scored a quick goal, and attacked more frequently, but the hosts remained composed and avoided any major defensive errors.

Latest news

Hellas Verona

📣 After the match against Roma (0-2), Verona's head coach Paolo Zanetti lamented missed opportunities: "A great performance wasn't enough, but these games are important. Today we faced a team that capitalizes on their chances with high efficiency, while we couldn't score even from a meter out."

🚫 Verona continue to deal with significant injury issues. Daniel Mosquera is sidelined until mid-October, while Abdu Harroui is recovering from a muscle injury and is expected back around the same time. Daniel Oyegoke remains doubtful with a muscle strain, and Nicolas Valentini is struggling with a hamstring problem. Tomas Suslov will also be unavailable, having been ruled out until the end of February 2026 due to a cruciate ligament injury. 

Sassuolo Calcio

📣 After the match against Udinese (3-1), Sassuolo's head coach Fabio Grosso praised his team for their high effort and acknowledged that the result was hard-earned: "Victories in this league demand top-level performances, and I thank the guys – it wasn't easy. In the second half, we didn't play cohesively enough as a team; some players were too individualistic, and the opponent managed to close the gap, but we finished strong and secured an important win."

🚫 Sassuolo face no personnel issues – all players are available to the coaching staff, allowing them to field their optimal lineup.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

While Verona and Sassuolo aren't exactly Serie A powerhouses, their head-to-head clashes often turn into thrilling spectacles filled with chances and goals. In fact, 6 out of their last 7 encounters have seen the total exceed 2.5 goals. On Friday, both teams will be eager to secure a win, as these matches are crucial in the league standings where every point can determine a club's fate by season's end. This upcoming match has all the makings of another high-scoring affair.

🚩 Corner Prediction

At the start of the season, both Verona and Sassuolo have been earning very few corners: the "Mastiffs" average just 3.6 corners per match (17th in the league), while the "Black and Greens" are at the bottom with only 2.4. Given these stats, we shouldn't expect a high number of set-pieces in their head-to-head. Therefore, betting on under 9.5 corners seems like the optimal choice.