Both Hellas Verona and Juventus will be looking to build on their impressive starts to the Serie A season when they clash at Stadio Bentegodi on Monday. Each team secured a convincing 3-0 victory in their opening matches, with Verona stunning Napoli and Juventus overpowering newly-promoted Como.
Verona’s remarkable second-half performance against Napoli showcased their potential, while Juventus made a strong statement under new coach Thiago Motta, who is eager to restore the club’s glory. The Bianconeri’s victory was highlighted by a surprise debut goal from Samuel Mbangula, followed by Timothy Weah and Andrea Cambiaso adding to the scoreline, marking a successful start to their campaign.
Juventus are currently undergoing a transformation following the departure of Max Allegri, and their opening match demonstrated early signs of improvement. The team recorded the highest passing accuracy in Serie A’s opening round at 92% and notably did not concede a single shot on target.
Motta’s appointment aims to bring a more proactive style of play to Juventus, as he previously guided Bologna to Champions League qualification. However, the club must address its poor away form, having not won any of their last eight league matches on the road—a streak that dates back to 1999. Despite this, Juventus has a solid record against Verona, winning four of their last five encounters, all while keeping clean sheets.
On the other hand, Hellas Verona have been resilient at home, losing just one of their last ten Serie A meetings with Juventus at the Bentegodi. After a shaky start to the season, including an early exit from the Coppa Italia, Verona’s players are eager to prove themselves under new coach Paolo Zanetti.
Verona’s recent transfer activity has bolstered their squad, with Dailon Livramento and Daniel Mosquera both making significant impacts in their league debuts. Zanetti’s goal is to secure a sixth consecutive season in Serie A, and a strong performance against Juventus would help win over sceptical fans.
Team News
Cagliari will be without Timothy Weah and Khephren Thuram due to injuries sustained in the previous match, while Arkadiusz Milik continues to recover from a knee issue. Several players, including Milik, are expected to leave Juventus before the transfer window closes.
New signings Douglas Luiz, Michele Di Gregorio, and former Verona player Juan Cabal are likely to feature in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, Samuel Mbangula, who scored on his debut, could become the first player since Carlos Tevez in 2013 to score in both of his first two league appearances for Juventus.
Verona will need to make at least one change due to Suat Serdar’s thigh injury, with Reda Belahyane likely stepping in. Zanetti may also adjust the forward line after Mosquera’s impressive performance as a substitute.
Expected Starting XI’s
Hellas Verona: Montipo; Tchatchoua, Coppola, Dawidowicz, Frese; Belahyane, Duda; Livramento, Harroui, Lazovic; Mosquera
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Danilo, Gatti, Bremer, Cabal; Locatelli, Luiz; Cambiaso, Yildiz, Mbangula; Vlahovic
