For this matchup, Softfootball reports that Verona will be eager to leverage their home field as they seek their first victory of the season. Previous encounters with Juventus have not favored them, which may lead to early pressure.
Meanwhile, Juventus enters the match with a confident streak, having won all their league games so far. In a recent Champions League match, the Bianconeri managed a thrilling 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund, showcasing their resilience in a high-scoring affair.
Verona’s scoring woes are a major concern, as they have not managed to find the back of the net in four of their last six home league matches. Dating back to the previous season, the team has netted only five goals in their last 14 home games, winning just once, making it a considerable challenge to fend off Juventus.
Team News
Hellas Verona team news
Coach Paolo Zanetti is known for a strategy that involves absorbing pressure and launching quick counterattacks, a tactic they are likely to employ against Juventus. The team has struggled offensively, partly due to injuries. Forward Daniel Mosquera’s fitness issues have limited him to just 36 minutes of play this season.
On another note, Roberto Gagliardini’s injury problems continued, as he was forced to exit his Verona debut prematurely due to a dislocated shoulder, joining Mosquera, Tomas Suslov, and Nicolas Valentini on the injury list.
Additionally, Gift Orban, a loanee from Hoffenheim, made his first start for the club against Cremonese and hopes to secure a position alongside Giovane in attack, fending off competition from Amine Sarr.
Juventus team news
The Champions League encounter on Tuesday between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund yielded a dramatic second half, with the score level at 4-4. The Italians faced several deficits but managed to equalize three times, earning a point during injury time, largely thanks to Dušan Vlahović.
Following the intense midweek fixture, Juventus might opt for some changes this Saturday with the in-form Vlahović competing with Jonathan David and Lois Openda for a starting place. Vlahović not only scored twice in his last outing but has a history of finding the net against Verona, tallying six Serie A goals against them.
Andrea Cambiaso is set to return to the left side after serving a domestic suspension, and Francisco Conceição is back to full training after missing the high-scoring affair with Dortmund.
While Juventus has won all three league matches so far, there are defensive issues that coach Igor Tudor will need to address. Aside from midfielder Fabio Miretti, who is injured, the squad is in good shape. Some rotation is anticipated for the match at Marcantonio Bentegodi, as outlined on their official X account.
Possible Lineups
Hellas Verona possible starting lineup: Montipo; Nunez, Nelsson, Frese; Belghali, Akpra Akpro, Serdar, Bernede, Bradaric; Giovane, Sarr
Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Vlahovic
The expectation is for an away victory. Although there is room for improvement within Juventus, they remain confident given their current streak, while Verona struggles at home and often fails to score. Therefore, Juventus has a strong chance to maintain their perfect start to the league season against their struggling opponents.
