Verona vs Como prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - May 18, 2025
One of the clashes of Serie A's 37th matchday will take place on Sunday at the Marcantonio Bentegodi, where hosts Verona welcome Como. I'm backing a bet on goals in this encounter, with a promising set of odds.
Match preview
Last time out, Verona were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Lecce, extending their winless streak in Serie A to seven games. Paolo Zanetti's side just can't seem to find their attacking rhythm—over the past 18 league rounds, they've never scored more than one goal in a match. Verona currently sit 15th with 33 points, and a win in this round could secure their Serie A status ahead of schedule.
However, their home form is a real concern: in 11 of their last 12 matches at the Bentegodi, they've failed to win—managing just one victory, four draws, and seven defeats. Verona also boast the league's worst defense, having conceded 64 goals, which only highlights the scale of their problems at both ends of the pitch.
Como, meanwhile, continued their remarkable winning run last round, confidently dispatching Cagliari 3-1 at home. That marked their sixth straight Serie A victory under Cesc Fàbregas, and they've conceded just twice during this spell, showcasing defensive solidity and consistent attacking output. Como have now scored in 13 consecutive league matches and comfortably hold 10th place with 48 points, though European competition is already out of reach.
What's more, Como are delivering results on the road—winning four of their last six away fixtures. Given their current form and excellent organization, the club is finishing the season on a high and already sending a message that they could aim even higher next year.
Probable line-ups
- Verona: Lorenzo Montipò – Daniele Gilardi, Diego Coppola, Nicolás Valentini – Jackson Tchatchoua, Antoine Bernede, Darko Lazović, Cheick Niasse, Martin Frese – Casper Tengstedt, Amin Sarr
- Como: Pepe Reina – Álex Valle, Edoardo Goldaniga, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Mërgim Vojvoda – Lucas da Cunha, Máximo Perrone, Nicolás Paz Martínez, Maxence Caqueret – Gabriel Strefezza, Anastasios Douvikas
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the reverse fixture, Como defeated Verona 3-2 at home
- Both teams to score landed in two of the last five meetings
- The over 2.5 goals bet cashed in just one of the last five matches
Prediction
The bookmakers are siding with the in-form visitors, offering Como as favorites at odds of 2.21 for the win. The recommended bet here is "Como to win with (0) handicap" at odds of 1.60.
