Clash of Fates: Struggling Hellas Verona hosts In-Form Juve in Matchday 4 of Serie A:
Matchday 4 of Serie A presents a classic Giants versus Underdog storyline, where high-flying Juventus, placed 2nd on the table, is set to lock horns with a struggling Hellas Verona side sitting just above the relegation zone at 17th.
Juventus has announced itself as an early title contender for Serie A after starting the season strong with a perfect record of three wins in three games. Despite concerns over their weak defense after conceding seven goals in their previous two fixtures at home, which include a Champions League 4–4 draw courtesy of a last-minute Lloyd Kelly equalizer against Dortmund and a 4–3 comeback victory over Inter. This shows that Igor Tudor has instilled a strong sense of character and mentality into his team, which is supported by a potent attack that never backs down.
In stark contrast, Hellas Verona had a rough start to their season, going winless with two draws and one loss, securing only two points in their first three games. The struggling Verona side is sitting just above the relegation zone at 17th, making them clear underdogs in this fixture as they prepare to host “The Old Lady” at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Hellas Verona VS Juventus
- Date: 20.09.2025 (Saturday)
Kick-Off:
- Italy (CEST – Central European Summer Time) → 6:00 PM
- UK (BST – British Summer Time) → 5:00 PM
- US (ET – Eastern Time) → 12:00 PM (noon)
- US (PT – Pacific Time) → 9:00 AM
- Australia (AEST – Sydney/Melbourne) → 2:30 AM (next day)
- India (IST – Indian Standard Time) → 9:30 PM
- Venue: Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi, Verona, Italy
Match Officials:
- Referee: Antonio Rapuano
- Assistants: Pietro Dei Giudici, Khaled Bahri
- Fourth official: Andrea Calzavara
- VAR: Gianluca Aureliano
- AVAR: Davide Massa
Live Stream:
- DAZN (India)
- DAZN, Paramount+, DirecTV Stream, and FOX Deportes (US)
Key Stats:
| Stat | Juventus | Hellas Verona |
| Head-to-Head | 15 Wins | 3 Wins |
| Draws | 5 | 5 |
| Form (Last 3 League matches) | W W W | D L D |
| Top Scorer | Roberto Bettega(9) | Suat Serdar (2) |
| Notable Streaks | Juventus has won the last four matches against Hellas Verona in Serie A. | Hellas Verona has been goalless in its last 4 matches against Juventus in Serie A. |
Key Players to Watch Out for:
Juventus
- Dušan Vlahović – Vlahović is in red-hot form as he has already scored two goals in Serie A (vs Genoa and Parma) and is fresh off scoring a brace with 3G/A against Dortmund in the Champions League. He would be Juventus’ main man, who they would look up to finish off the chances they create.
- Kenan Yildiz – Juventus’ starboy would be key to unlock the Verona side, with his playmaking and smart movements into their defensive thirds.
Hellas Verona
- Suat Serdar would be a key player in this fixture and a hope for Verona that they would look up to as he has scored two goals in this fixture previously and is their only goalscorer this season.
- Gift Orban would also be another player to look at in this fixture, as he looked convincing in the previous fixtures, though lacking a finishing touch.
Tactical Battle:
Juventus:
Juventus is expected to set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with 3 at the back. While attacking, they look synchronized and potent against every team they despite their defensive frailties, which they would like to improve on in this fixture.
Hellas Verona:
Apart from the 4-0 thrashing against Lazio, Hellas Verona have looked quite compact in their defensive shape, conceding one goal in the other two matches. Paolo Zanetti would look to set up his team in a 3-1-4-2 formation with 2 strikers up front. While attacking, they create a lot of chances and take a lot of shots, but they lack finishing in the final third.
Predicted Lineups:
Juventus Possible Starting XI
M.Di Gregorio; L.Kelly, Kalulu, F.Gatti; A.Cambiasso, K.Thuram, M.Locatelli, Mario; K.Yildiz, L.Openda; D.Vlahovic
Hellas Verona Possible Starting XI
Montipo; Nunez, Nelsson, Fresse; Akpa-Akpro; Belghali, Serdar, Bernede, Bradric; Nascimento, G.Orban
Key Injuries:
Juventus
- Miretti (Thigh Injury)
Hellas Verona
- Mosquera
- Harroui (Muscle Injury)
- Gagliardini (Shoulder Injury)
- Suslov (ACL)
- Cham (Doubtful)
- Valentini (Hamstring Injury) (Doubtful)
Scoreline Prediction:
A comfortable 2-0 win can be expected for Juventus against Verona. Despite Juventus’ poor defensive record in the last two matches, a clean sheet can be expected. Verona’s injury list is concerning, and their poor form in Serie A would make it difficult for them to withstand Juve’s solid, in-form attacking force.
