Verona - Salernitana

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48'

0 - 1

Goal

L. Tchaouna

G. Kastanos (Assist)

90'		A. Candreva
79'		J. Doig	Holding
72'		M. Łęgowski	Holding
38'		C. Ngonge	Diving

88'			In:	S. Nwankwo	Out:	C. Ikwuemesi
87'			In:	J. Doig	Out:	J. Cabal
87'			In:	M. Folorunsho	Out:	Jordi Mboula
82'			In:	M. Đurić	Out:	T. Henry
60'			In:	J. Tchatchoua	Out:	F. Terracciano
60'			In:	D. Lazović	Out:	F. Bonazzoli
59'			In:	G. Kastanos	Out:	M. Łęgowski
5'			In:	L. Pirola	Out:	N. Gyömbér

Verona - Salernitana Predictions

Prediction: Verona or draw

Best odds: 1.26

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As the Italian Serie A progresses into its 18th round of the 2023 regular season, the relegation-threatened sides Verona and Salernitana are set to clash at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi in a match that could have significant implications at the bottom of the table. With predictions leaning towards a home advantage, let's dive into the details of what could be a pivotal encounter for both teams.

Key Players

For Verona, the spotlight falls on midfielder Darko Lazović, whose performance will be crucial in creating chances. With a rating of 6.53, Lazović's ability to deliver key passes will be vital in breaking down Salernitana's defense. Upfront, the onus will be on Milan Đurić, with a rating of 6.90, whose physical presence and goal-scoring capabilities have been evident despite the team's struggles. Additionally, the agile attacker Cyril Ngonge has been a bright spark with a rating of 6.91 and will be expected to add to his goal tally.

Salernitana's hopes may rest on the shoulders of Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, who has been a glimmer of hope with a rating of 6.65 and will be looking to make an impact with his attacking prowess. The team's leading scorer, Boulaye Dia, with a rating of 6.73 and four goals to his name, will be the key threat upfront. In the midfield, the creative force of Grigoris Kastanos, with a rating of 6.88, could be the catalyst for Salernitana's search for points away from home.

Recent Form

Verona's recent form has been less than inspiring, with a series of losses and draws leaving them in 19th place. The team's inability to turn draws into wins, as reflected in their last five games (LDDDL), has been a significant concern. Salernitana sits at the bottom of the league table, with their last five matches yielding only one win (LLWDL). Both teams are desperately in need of points, making this encounter a potential turning point in their seasons.

Head-to-Head History

The history between these two sides suggests a tight contest. In their most recent encounter on February 13, 2023, Verona managed to secure a narrow 1-0 victory at home. Before that, Salernitana took the win with a 2-1 scoreline on October 9, 2022. With each team having claimed a win in their last two meetings, this upcoming match could be anyone's game.

Prediction

The match prediction leans towards a Verona win or draw, with a 'Double chance: Verona or draw' advice given the home side's slightly better form and the support of their fans. Verona's chances of winning are estimated at 45%, with the same percentage for a draw, and only a 10% chance for a Salernitana win. This suggests that while the game could be closely contested, the edge lies with the home team.

The lack of a clear under/over goals prediction indicates that this might not be a high-scoring affair, with both teams struggling in front of goal this season. However, with key players like Darko Lazović, Milan Đurić, and Cyril Ngonge for Verona, and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, Boulaye Dia, and Grigoris Kastanos for Salernitana, there is potential for moments of individual brilliance to change the course of the game.

Taking into account all factors, the final prediction for this encounter is a Verona win or a draw. The home side's slightly superior form and the support of their fans at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi could prove to be the deciding factors in this relegation battle. Both teams will be fighting tooth and nail for the points, but Verona might just have the edge to come out on top in this crucial match-up.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

60%

40%

Attacking Potential

57%

43%

Defensive Potential

63%

37%

Poisson Distribution

69%

31%

Stregth H2H

50%

50%

Goals H2H

50%

50%

Wins the game

58%

42%

Verona - Salernitana Head to Head

18/05	Salernitana	-	Verona
30/12	Verona	0 - 1	Salernitana
13/02	Verona	1 - 0	Salernitana
09/10	Salernitana	2 - 1	Verona

Serie A standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Inter	30	25	4	1	73	14	59	79
2	AC Milan	31	21	5	5	60	34	26	68
3	Juventus	30	17	8	5	44	24	20	59
4	Bologna	31	16	10	5	45	25	20	58
5	AS Roma	31	16	7	8	56	35	21	55
6	Atalanta	29	15	5	9	54	32	22	50
7	Napoli	31	13	9	9	48	38	10	48
8	Lazio	31	14	4	13	37	34	3	46
9	Torino	31	11	11	9	31	29	2	44
10	Fiorentina	29	12	7	10	42	34	8	43
11	Monza	31	11	9	11	34	41	-7	42
12	Genoa	30	8	11	11	32	37	-5	35
13	Lecce	31	6	11	14	26	48	-22	29
14	Udinese	30	4	16	10	29	45	-16	28
15	Empoli	31	7	7	17	25	47	-22	28
16	Verona	30	6	9	15	27	40	-13	27
17	Cagliari	30	6	9	15	30	51	-21	27
18	Frosinone	31	6	8	17	38	61	-23	26
19	Sassuolo	31	6	7	18	36	59	-23	25
20	Salernitana	31	2	9	20	25	64	-39	15