The Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona sets the stage for a compelling Serie A clash as Hellas Verona host the formidable Juventus on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This encounter, often described as a ‘David vs. Goliath’ battle, sees a resilient Hellas Verona side desperately searching for their first league victory of the season against a high-flying Juventus, who aim to extend their perfect start in Serie A. Can the Gialloblù conjure an upset on their home turf, a venue where they have historically troubled the Turin giants, or will Juventus’s newfound attacking prowess under Igor Tudor prove too much to handle?
Head-to-Head
The history between Hellas Verona and Juventus in Serie A spans 69 matches, with Juventus holding a significant advantage. The Bianconeri have secured 39 victories, while Hellas Verona have managed 12 wins, and 17 matches have ended in a draw. Across all competitions since 2006, these two clubs have met 23 times, with Hellas Verona winning 3, Juventus triumphing in 15, and 5 matches concluding in a stalemate.
Recent encounters further underscore Juventus’s dominance. The Old Lady has won six of their last seven league matches against Hellas Verona, with one draw, and has kept six clean sheets in the process, boasting a 12-2 goal difference in these fixtures. The most recent results include:
- March 3, 2025: Juventus 2-0 Hellas Verona
- August 26, 2024: Hellas Verona 0-3 Juventus
- February 17, 2024: Hellas Verona 2-2 Juventus
- October 28, 2023: Juventus 1-0 Hellas Verona
- April 1, 2023: Juventus 1-0 Hellas Verona
Despite this strong overall record, Hellas Verona has historically performed well at home against Juventus, securing 12 wins in 34 home games, more than against any other opponent in Serie A. However, Juventus recorded a dominant 3-0 victory at the Bentegodi in August 2024 and could achieve consecutive away wins against Verona for the first time in Serie A history.
Current Form & Team News
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona has endured a challenging start to the 2025-2026 Serie A season, accumulating just two points from their opening three matches. Their recent form in the league includes:
- September 15, 2025: Hellas Verona 0-0 Cremonese (D)
- August 31, 2025: Lazio 4-0 Hellas Verona (L)
- August 25, 2025: Udinese 1-1 Hellas Verona (D)
The Gialloblù have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only once in their three Serie A outings and failing to score in their last two matches. Manager Paolo Zanetti faces a growing injury list, with key midfielders Roberto Gagliardini (shoulder) and Tomas Suslov (cruciate ligament) sidelined for extended periods. Other absentees include Daniel Mosquera, Nicolas Valentini (muscle injuries), Abdou Harroui (muscle injury), and Fallou Cham (physical discomfort). Top goalscorer Suat Serdar (2 goals) and creator Giovane Nascimento are crucial for Verona’s attacking hopes.
Juventus
Juventus, under the guidance of former Verona coach Igor Tudor, has enjoyed a scintillating start to their Serie A campaign, winning all three of their opening league fixtures for the first time since the 2018/19 season. They currently boast an eight-game unbeaten run across all competitions. Their last five matches across all competitions include:
- September 16, 2025: Juventus 4-4 Borussia Dortmund (Champions League) (D)
- September 13, 2025: Juventus 4-3 Inter (Serie A) (W)
- August 31, 2025: Genoa 0-1 Juventus (Serie A) (W)
- August 24, 2025: Juventus 2-0 Parma (Serie A) (W)
- August 16, 2025: Atalanta 1-2 Juventus (Club Friendlies) (W)
Juventus’s squad news is largely positive. Andrea Cambiaso returns from suspension and is expected to reclaim his wingback spot. Francisco Conceicao has resumed full training and is available to feature. New signing Edon Zhegrova, after a nine-month lay-off, is expected to be gradually integrated into the squad starting from this match. Long-term absentee Arkadiusz Milik and Fabio Miretti (thigh injury) remain out. Attacking talents Dusan Vlahovic (who scored twice and assisted once against Dortmund) and Kenan Yildiz (most decisive player since March 2025 with 13 goal participations) are in red-hot form.
Tactical Preview
Hellas Verona under Paolo Zanetti is expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, aiming for defensive solidity and quick transitions. Their style is described as very aggressive, emphasizing strong pressing and duels across the pitch. However, their injury-hit midfield could struggle to contain Juventus, and their lack of goals this season is a significant concern.
Juventus, under Igor Tudor, has adopted a more adventurous 3-4-2-1 system, moving away from the more cautious approaches of previous managers. This has led to high-scoring encounters, but also exposed some defensive frailties, with seven goals conceded in their last two games. Tudor might look to find a better balance against Verona. Juventus’s strengths lie in finishing scoring chances, creating long-shot opportunities, aggressive pressing, and effective counter-attacks. However, they have shown weaknesses in defending set pieces and protecting leads. The attacking trident of Vlahovic, Yildiz, along with options like Jonathan David and Lois Openda, presents a formidable threat to Verona’s defense.
The match will be played at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi under pleasant conditions. The weather forecast for Verona on September 20, 2025, predicts temperatures around 23-24°C (73-75°F) during the day, with sunny to partly cloudy skies and no significant rain expected. Juventus might experience some travel fatigue after their midweek Champions League fixture, but their deep squad should mitigate this factor.
