January 4, 2025. 9:45 p.m. Verona. “Benteogdi”
Series A, Day 19
Injuries: Fuze, Cruz, Kharrui – Okoye, Davis, Sarraha, Gianetti
Verona vs Udinese: Bookmakers’ Odds
Vérone
Deeply weakened by the expulsion of one of their players, hosts Verona put in a stunning performance to beat in-form Bologna at the ‘Dall’Ara’ stadium in their final match of 2024. Forwards Amin Sarr and Kasper Tengstedt found the net in the first half, and an own goal from opposing striker Castro in the 88th minute sparked wild celebrations among the visiting fans. Thus, Hellas started 2025 outside the relegation zone.
Verona is the most inflexible team in Serie A. They win (6) or lose (12). This season, Paolo Zanetti’s team has yet to draw a match. It is even interesting to ask whether there have been cases in Serie A where a team finished the first half of the season without draws? Verona is closer than ever to this situation.
Paolo Zanetti remained true to himself. He did not communicate with journalists before the matches against Parma, Milan and Bologna, and he chose not to speak to them before the match against Udinese.
However, we know that local captain Lazovich has recovered from his illness.
Udinese
Udinese drew 2-2 against Torino and finished 2024 in ninth place in the table. Lorenzo Lucca headed home once again – making it the Zebras’ eighth headed goal. Among the big five leagues, only Atalanta (by quantity) and Getafe (by percentage) have scored more goals in this way.
The opponent is unpredictable, thriving on wins against significantly higher ranked teams. Additionally, Verona often changes formations and lineups. We will face a team that beat Bologna, which will give them extra momentum,” noted Kosta Runjaić.
Verona vs Udinese: Predictable Lineups
Verona vs Udinese: Author’s Prediction
Sooner or later, Verona will draw in this championship. And you know what? I believe it will happen in this match against Udinese. The result would theoretically suit both teams.
