On Tuesday night, Hellas Verona host struggling Cagliari at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, as the home team looks to continue their push towards Serie A’s top-six.
Hellas Verona are currently 10th place in a congested section of the Serie A table, as Igor Tudor’s team are just two points adrift of the top-six in the Italian top-flight.
The home side has been relatively inconsistent of late in the league, although a 3-1 defeat at Sampdoria last time out ended a five-game unbeaten run in Serie A for the Gialloblu.
One player who has been highly impressive this season is Giovanni Simeone, as the 26-year-old has scored nine goals in Serie A this season.
There are usually goals involved in Verona’s games, as both teams have scored in ten of their last 11 matches in the Italian top-flight.
Verona have a formidable recent home record in Serie A, as they have recorded five straight victories, having scored at least two goals in each of the wins.
Cagliari are enduring a poor Serie A campaign so far and are in 19th position in the Italian top-flight table. However, the visitors are just three points from safety and a surprise win here would certainly lift spirits.
However, an away win looks unlikely in this clash, as Cagliari head into this clash on the back of a six-game winless run. Last time out Walter Mazzarri’s team drew 1-1 with fellow strugglers Salernitana, where their opponents snatched a last-gasp equaliser through Federico Bonazzoli.
The biggest concern for the visitors in their winless run has been their defensive performances, as they have conceded at least two goals in five of their last six matches in Serie A.
Forebet predicts that Verona will continue their recent strong home form by recording a victory in a high-scoring encounter.