Lecce vs Verona: Can Verona end their winless run?
On Saturday, November 8, Serie A’s Matchday 11 will feature a crucial clash between Lecce and Verona. The match kicks off at 15:00 CET, and I have a betting tip for this encounter.
Lecce vs Verona: Match facts and head-to-head
- Lecce have won only one of their last four matches.
- Verona are winless in their last 11 games, with five draws and six defeats.
- Verona have conceded at least two goals in each of their last three matches.
- Lecce are without a home win in five consecutive games, recording two draws and three losses.
- Verona have conceded 16 goals — among the worst defensive records in the league.
- Verona also have the second-worst attack in Serie A, scoring just six goals.
- Lecce have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their matches this season, while Verona have yet to do so.
- Both sides have lost 25% of their games this season without scoring.
- Their most recent head-to-head ended in a 1–1 draw.
Lecce vs Verona: Match preview
Lecce’s start to the new season has been far from ideal, with five winless rounds to open their campaign. They finally claimed their first victory in Round 6 but soon slipped back into another poor run. However, in their last outing, Lecce managed to edge Fiorentina 1–0, a result that lifted morale. They currently sit 15th in the table with nine points — three above the relegation zone.
Verona, meanwhile, remain trapped in the relegation zone and are still searching for their first win of the season. After ten rounds, they have drawn five and lost five, sitting 19th in the standings. Yet, with only two points separating them from safety, their survival hopes are still alive. Nonetheless, the team struggles at both ends of the pitch — scoring just six goals and conceding 16.
Probable lineups
- Lecce: Falcone; Veiga, Gaspar, Gabriel, Gallo; Ramadani, Coulibaly; Morente, Berisha, Banda; Stulic
- Verona: Montipò; Bella-Kotchap, Nelson, Frees; Belghali, Akpro, Gagliardini, Bernede, Bradaric; Giovane, Orban
Prediction
Both sides sit near the bottom of the table and face a fierce battle for survival. This is a key match between two direct rivals, and it’s likely to be tense and tightly contested. The recommended bet is under 2.5 total goals.
