Lecce vs Verona Prediction 8 November 2025

📢 What to expect from the clash between Lecce and Verona in the 11th round of Serie A at the Via del Mare? Both teams sit near each other in the lower part of the table, battling for survival. Lecce are gradually finding their form and have already delighted fans with some victories. Verona, on the other hand, remain winless, worsening their position with each passing match. This promises to be a tense encounter, as both sides desperately need to pick up points here and now.

Head-to-Head

📊 The head-to-head history between Lecce and Verona includes 22 matches over recent years. The Mastiffs hold a slight edge with 9 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses. However, last season painted a different picture. Verona failed to secure a win, losing 0-1 away and only managing a single point at home with a 1-1 draw, despite showing a weaker performance than their opponents.

Lecce Team Overview

🔴 Nine points and 15th place after ten rounds is a commendable result for Lecce, especially considering their slow start to the season. The team has gradually found their rhythm and is beginning to distance themselves from the relegation zone. In their last five matches, the "Salentians" have secured two victories, indicating a positive trend.

🟡 In their previous match, Lecce claimed a 1-0 away victory against Fiorentina. Despite the "Violas" currently languishing at the bottom of the table and going through tough times, they still boast a competitive squad, making this encounter a challenging one. However, Lecce managed to withstand the pressure, organized their defense well, and capitalized on one of their chances to secure three crucial points.

Hellas Verona Team Overview

🔵 Verona remain one of the few teams yet to secure a win this season. Their second-to-last position in the standings is a natural outcome for a side that has collected just 5 points out of a possible 30.

🟡 In the last round, Verona fell at home to Inter (1-2). Although the decisive goal came from an own goal in the 90+3 minute, the match was dominated by their opponents throughout, making Inter's goal seem inevitable. The team not only failed to create dangerous chances but also struggled to launch quick counterattacks.

📌 Pressure is mounting on Paolo Zanetti: while he remains in his role as head coach for now, the winless streak and lack of clear progress make him a prime candidate for an early dismissal.

Latest news

Lecce

📣 Following their 1-0 victory over Fiorentina, Lecce's head coach Eusebio Di Francesco shared his thoughts on the match: "It was a tricky game with hidden challenges; we could have appeared as victims, but instead, we played at a high level. Only the first 5-10 minutes were tough for us, then we increased our pressing and really caused significant problems for our opponents."

🚫 Lecce are facing notable squad issues. Filip Marchwinski remains sidelined due to a cruciate ligament rupture, with no return date set. Gabi Jean is undergoing rehabilitation from a similar injury and is expected back by the end of December. Balthazar Pierre is recovering from back problems and will definitely miss November. Matias Perez will sit out the next match due to a thigh injury, with a return anticipated by mid-November.

Hellas Verona

📣 After their 2-1 defeat to Inter, Verona's head coach Paolo Zanetti reflected on the match: "The only disappointment today is the result. We played an incredible game and executed our plan perfectly. Yes, we're upset, but at the same time, we feel a great sense of pride... We have significant potential that hasn't been fully realized yet. If we continue to play like this, we'll surely achieve our goals."

🚫 Verona are also dealing with several absences. Tomas Suslov is sidelined for an extended period (cruciate ligament injury, expected return by the end of February 2026). Suat Serdar is still recovering from a knee injury, with a target return in late November. Yellu Santiago might be back by mid-November following a muscle issue. Daniel Oyegoke's participation remains uncertain, as his condition will be assessed right before the match.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Lecce and Verona are among the least prolific teams in Serie A at the moment: the "Salentini" have scored just 8 goals, while the "Mastiffs" have managed only 6. Both sides clearly struggle in attack, so expecting a high-scoring affair seems unrealistic. Moreover, the under 2.5 goals bet has come through in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head matches at Lecce's ground—a trend that could very well continue.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Looking at corner statistics, Lecce holds a noticeable advantage. The "Salentini" average 5.1 corners per match, while Verona averages just 4.0. At home, Lecce typically takes the initiative and spends more time in the opponent's half, especially against teams of similar stature. In this scenario, betting on Lecce to win the corner count seems a reasonable choice.