Pisa vs Verona Prediction for 18 October 2025 - Football

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Pisa and Verona in the 7th round of the Italian Championship? At the Arena Garibaldi, two teams will battle it out, both desperately trying to climb out of the relegation zone and regain confidence after a poor start. Both clubs have stumbled early in the season, struggling to find the back of the net and plagued by defensive instability. This upcoming match could be pivotal in their fight for survival. All signs point to a tense and hard-fought game, where character and discipline will take center stage.

Head-to-Head

📊 Pisa and Verona have faced each other on the pitch only twice, both matches occurring in the 2016/17 season when they competed in Serie B, and both ended in draws. However, much has changed since then: both clubs have evolved in terms of squad and playing style, so those results are unlikely to be indicative ahead of the upcoming clash.

Pisa Team Overview

🔵 Pisa have had a disappointing start to their Serie A campaign, sitting at the bottom of the table with just two points from six matches. Their performance on the pitch is equally concerning: the "Nerazzurri" rank among the league's worst both offensively, with only three goals scored (only Verona have fewer), and defensively, having conceded 10 goals (only Torino have let in more). However, it's not all doom and gloom for Alberto Gilardino's side. Most of their losses have been narrow, and during matches, they often create chances but suffer from poor finishing.

⚫ The only truly disastrous match was their recent encounter against Bologna (0-4). Pisa were reduced to ten men as early as the 36th minute when trailing 0-1, and subsequently surrendered control of the game. Over the course of the match, the "Nerazzurri" managed just two shots on goal with a total xG of 0.03, whereas their opponents reached an xG of 3.42. Despite the heavy defeat, there's no panic within the team—such setbacks happen to everyone. Gilardino's primary focus now is to stabilize their play and restore confidence among his players.

Hellas Verona Team Overview

🔵 Verona are in a predicament similar to their opponents. After six rounds, they find themselves in the relegation zone with just three points. Their goal difference is a dismal -7 (2:9). The most concerning aspect is their attack: in the last six matches, the Mastiffs have scored only once, and that was from a penalty against Juventus (1-1). They create chances but fail to convert them, which directly impacts their results.

🟡 Before the October break, Verona hosted a match against Sassuolo, who have climbed up from Serie B, and this clash only highlighted their ongoing issues. Despite being favorites, Paolo Zanetti's side dominated possession and took numerous shots (17 shots, 9 on target), but lacked genuine threat: an xG of 0.81 and zero clear-cut chances. In the second half, their defense made a costly error, conceding a penalty which Sassuolo capitalized on from a rebound. The 0-1 defeat sparked significant discontent among fans, and Zanetti's position has become precarious; another setback could cost him his job at the helm.

Latest news

Pisa

📣 Pisa's head coach, Alberto Gilardino, admitted that the team lost control after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Bologna, following an early sending-off: "It's tough to comment on such a game. We were ourselves until the 24th minute, but then we conceded, had a player sent off, and essentially fell out of the match, which we cannot afford... We need to play with instinct and aggression, fight until the end, and maintain confidence no matter how tough it gets."

📌 Italian media noted that after the 25th minute, Pisa completely lost focus, and Gilardino received the lowest rating among the round’s coaches—4 out of 10.

🚫 Pisa faces several squad issues ahead of the match. Idrissa Touré will miss the game due to suspension (he was the one sent off in the last round). Calvin Stengs remains sidelined with a muscle injury until the end of October. The participation of Daniel Denuno and Tomás Esteves is in doubt as both are experiencing physical discomfort, and a decision on their readiness will be made closer to the game.

Hellas Verona

📣 Verona's head coach Paolo Zanetti, following their 0-1 defeat to Sassuolo, acknowledged that his team once again fell short in the final third. The coach noted that the match was evenly contested, but his side lacked decisiveness: "It was a balanced game, but we need to be much more clinical in front of goal... The team is still developing, but we understand the importance of converting chances into goals." He also expressed gratitude to the fans for their support: "Our supporters are behind us, and we owe them results right after the break."

🚫 Verona are also dealing with a challenging injury situation. Abdu Harroui and Moatasem Al-Musrati are sidelined with muscle injuries until the end of October. Daniel Oyegoke is doubtful due to a muscle issue. Tomas Suslov is confirmed out, having suffered a cruciate ligament injury that rules him out until the end of February 2026.

⚽️ Goals Prediction

⚽️ Goals Prediction

Both teams find themselves at the lower end of the table, primarily due to their poor finishing. Pisa have managed to score just three goals, while Verona have found the net only twice, marking the worst offensive record in the league after six rounds. Both sides adopt a cautious approach, opting not to leave their defenses exposed, even on home turf. With this strategy, a high-scoring game seems unlikely, making a bet on under 2.5 goals the most sensible choice.

🚩 Corners Prediction

Pisa have yet to take the initiative in any match this season, preferring to set up a solid defense and strike on the counter. This style makes it difficult to accumulate a high number of corners. Unsurprisingly, the club ranks only 15th in Serie A for average corners per game (3.7). The trend supports this observation: in 7 of their last 8 encounters, Pisa have delivered fewer than 4.5 corners.