Lecce vs. Verona: Match Preview and Betting Prediction for October 29, 2024
The Lowdown
Serie A action continues on October 29, 2024, as Lecce welcomes Hellas Verona to the Stadio Via del Mare. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from disappointing results in their last outings, with Lecce losing 2-1 at Bologna and Verona being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Salernitana.
Lecce currently sits in 14th place in the Serie A standings, with seven points from their opening seven games. They have a record of two wins, one draw, and four losses. Verona, meanwhile, is in 17th place with just five points from their seven games. They have a record of one win, two draws, and four losses.
Team News
Lecce will be without the suspended Federico Baschirotto for the match against Verona. Morten Hjulmand is also a doubt for the game with a knock.
Verona, meanwhile, has no major injury concerns ahead of the trip to Lecce.
The Betting Odds
Lecce is the favorite to win the match, with the bookmakers offering odds of around 2.25 for a home win. Verona is the underdog, with odds of around 3.25 for an away win. The draw is priced at around 3.50.
Who's at Risk?
Lecce's Alexis Blin is one booking away from a suspension, as is Verona's Miguel Veloso.
What to Expect
Lecce will be looking to make the most of their home advantage and take all three points against Verona. They will be confident of victory, given their recent record at the Stadio Via del Mare. Verona, meanwhile, will be looking to cause an upset and claim a valuable away win. They will be hoping to take advantage of any absentees in the Lecce team.
In terms of tactics, Lecce is likely to adopt a 4-3-3 formation, with Lorenzo Colombo leading the line. Verona, meanwhile, is likely to play a 3-5-2 formation, with Thomas Henry and Cyril Ngonge up front.
Prediction
Lecce is the favorite to win the match, but Verona is capable of causing an upset. However, Lecce's home record suggests that they will be too strong for Verona on this occasion.
Prediction: Lecce 2-1 Verona
