Can Benevento Finally Secure Their First League Win? Benevento vs Verona Prediction | September 11, 2026
One of the Serie B Matchday 4 fixtures sees Benevento host Verona. The hosts are still searching for their first league victory after a difficult start, while Verona have recently found their rhythm after an inconsistent opening to the campaign. With both teams regularly involved in matches with goals at both ends, this could be an entertaining encounter.
Match Preview
Benevento have struggled since the start of the season. They opened their campaign with an impressive 5-3 Coppa Italia win over Ravenna, but were then beaten 4-1 by Fiorentina and eliminated from the competition. Their Serie B campaign has also been difficult, with two defeats and one draw from their first three matches.
Their latest game ended in a 1-0 away defeat to Ascoli, leaving Benevento without a win in four consecutive matches. The team currently sits 17th in the table with just one point.
At home, Benevento have played twice this season, recording one draw and one defeat. However, their home record against Verona has been relatively balanced, with two wins and two losses in their last four meetings. The most recent encounter in Benevento, played in Serie A in 2021, ended in a 3-0 victory for Verona.
Benevento are adjusting to life back in Serie B after winning the third tier last season. Their promotion was achieved convincingly, but the step up has so far proved challenging.
Verona dropped into Serie B after being relegated from the top flight last season and will be aiming to return to Serie A as quickly as possible. Their campaign started unevenly, with a penalty-shootout victory over Entella in the Coppa Italia followed by a defeat to Ascoli and a draw against Padova in Serie B.
The visitors have improved since then. Verona beat Cagliari in the Coppa Italia before producing an impressive 5-0 victory over Arezzo in their latest Serie B fixture. That result gave them their first league win of the season and moved them up to 10th place.
Verona have also avoided defeat in their only away league match so far, while their current unbeaten run stands at three matches. The recent improvement should give the visitors confidence ahead of their trip to Benevento.
Head-to-Head
Verona have a slight advantage in the overall record between the teams. They have met eight times, with Verona winning four matches, Benevento three and one ending in a draw.
Key Trends
- Benevento are winless in their last 4 matches.
- Benevento have conceded in every match this season.
- Verona are unbeaten in their last 3 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Benevento's last 5 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Verona's last 5 matches.
Prediction
This should be a much more competitive contest than the league table might suggest. Benevento have struggled for results, but playing at home gives them an opportunity to respond, especially against a Verona side that is still finding consistency after relegation. Verona arrive with considerably more confidence following their recent results, and the 5-0 victory over Arezzo showed how dangerous they can be when their attacking play clicks. At the same time, Benevento have shown enough going forward to suggest that they can create problems of their own. Neither defence has looked particularly reliable in the opening weeks of the season, which could leave space for both attacks to make an impact. With both teams regularly scoring and conceding this season, an open game with goals at both ends looks like the most likely scenario. Prediction: Both teams to score - Yes
