Verona vs Sassuolo Prediction & Betting Tips (3 October)

Sunday’s Serie A clash at the Stadio Bentegodi promises tension and grit as Hellas Verona host Sassuolo in a battle between two sides desperate to claw their way out of the relegation mire. Verona, under Marco Baroni, have struggled to find rhythm in 2025, with only one win since the turn of the year. Their recent 2-0 defeat to Bologna underscored their attacking frailty, having averaged less than a goal per game this season. The winter departures of Cyril Ngonge and Milan Djuric have left a void up front, and January reinforcements have yet to ignite. Still, Verona showed flashes of resilience in their 2-2 draw with Juventus, and Baroni will be banking on home advantage to tip the scales.

Sassuolo arrive in Verona reeling from a brutal 6-1 midweek loss to Napoli, a match that saw Victor Osimhen run riot. That defeat marked the end of Emiliano Bigica’s brief stint as caretaker, with Davide Ballardini now tasked with salvaging a season that’s spiraling fast. The Neroverdi have won just once in their last 14 outings and conceded a staggering 21 goals in their previous seven league matches. The return of Domenico Berardi, who scored twice in the reverse fixture back in September, offers a glimmer of hope. His presence could be pivotal, especially with Uros Racic showing signs of life in midfield.

Historically, Sassuolo have enjoyed their visits to Verona, winning four straight at the Bentegodi before last season’s reversal. But the current form book paints a different picture. Verona’s defensive structure, though porous at times, has held firm against stronger sides, and with Sassuolo’s confidence in tatters, the hosts may sense an opportunity. Expect Baroni to deploy a compact midfield and rely on set pieces to exploit Sassuolo’s defensive lapses. The visitors, meanwhile, will likely lean on Berardi’s creativity and hope Ballardini can inject urgency into a side that’s looked lethargic and disjointed.

With both teams hovering perilously close to the drop zone, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Verona’s home crowd could prove decisive, pushing their side to a narrow but vital win. Sassuolo’s attacking threat remains potent, but their defensive frailties are hard to ignore. A 2-1 scoreline in favor of Verona feels plausible—gritty, hard-earned, and reflective of two teams fighting not just for points, but for survival.