Hellas Verona are desperate for a win as they host Atalanta BC at the Stadio Bentegodi this Saturday evening. Stuck at the bottom of Serie A and still searching for their first victory of the season, Verona face a tough challenge against an Atalanta side that has found its form with three consecutive wins.
Verona's Woes Deepen
With over a third of the season gone, Verona, along with Fiorentina, are the only two teams yet to taste victory in Serie A. Recent defeats against relegation rivals Parma and Genoa have plunged them into deep trouble, accumulating a mere six points. Historically, they've only had worse starts twice before. Their home form is particularly concerning, managing just three points and five goals at the Bentegodi this season. They also suffered a Coppa Italia exit at the hands of local rivals Venezia.
Adding to their worries, history is not on their side. Verona have lost their last five Serie A home games against Atalanta, conceding 11 goals and scoring only one.
Atalanta's Revival
Following a 2-0 win over Fiorentina, the mood in Bergamo has improved significantly. Atalanta are looking to put a rocky start to the season behind them. Under new coach Raffaele Palladino, the Nerazzurri finally broke their winless streak. Goals from Odilon Kossounou and Ademola Lookman secured their second victory in four days, following a win against Eintracht Frankfurt. They continued their winning ways with a 4-0 Coppa Italia victory against Genoa.
Key Player: Odilon Kossounou
Keep an eye on Atalanta's Odilon Kossounou. He scored in their recent win against Fiorentina and has odds of +1800 to score against Verona. He's averaging 0.2 shots per match this season and has almost matched his expected goals (0.0 xG) with one actual goal.
Match Details
- Matchup: Atalanta at Hellas Verona
- Time: 2:45 PM ET (South African Time to be calculated)
- Date: December 6, 2025
- Venue: Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
Will Verona finally break their losing streak, or will Atalanta continue their resurgence? Tune in to find out!