Form and Line-up Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona lost any chance of staying up long ago, but that has not affected the team's motivation at all. On the contrary, the hosts have become much more combative and have decided to make a noisy exit: they took points off Juventus (1:1) and Inter Milan (1:1), and also gave Como 1907 a real scare in a 0:1 defeat, allowing the opponents to create only 0.85 xG.
Key numbers for Hellas Verona:
Hellas Verona are 19th for possession (40.4%).
Hellas Verona are first for interceptions (10.2) and second for clearances (29.2).
Hellas Verona top the league for fouls (15.9) and yellow cards (2.21).
Probable Hellas Verona line-up (5-3-2)
Lorenzo Montipo — Rafik Belghali, Victor Nelsson, Andrias Edmundsson, Nicolas Valentini, Martin Frese — Sandi Lovric, Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, Antoine Bernede — Tomas Suslov, Kieron Bowie.
Unavailable: Roberto Gagliardini (suspension), Suat Serdar (doubtful), Daniel Mosquera, Daniel Oyegoke (all doubtful), Gift Orban (not in the squad).
Form and Line-up Roma
In the previous round Roma won the Rome derby (2:0) and broke into the top four, but the price was high. Wesley was sent off and Ndicka also picked up an injury. They are key figures in attack and defence and, crucially, the simultaneous absence of both completely weakens the left flank, because Rensch will start in the centre of defence. Konstantinos Tsimikas or Angelino will certainly not be able to replace the Brazilian.
Key numbers for Roma:
Roma have the seventh-best away points tally with 28.
Roma are fifth for possession (56%).
Roma are seventh for xG (51.7).
Probable Roma line-up (3-4-3)
Mile Svilar — Gianluca Mancini, Mario Hermoso, Devyne Rensch — Zeki Celik, Bryan Cristante, Neil El Aynaoui, Konstantinos Tsimikas — Paulo Dybala, Niccolo Pisilli, Donyell Malen.
Unavailable: Wesley Franca (suspension), Evan Ndicka, Evan Ferguson (all injured), Manu Kone, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Bryan Zaragoza (all doubtful).
Who Will Referee the Match
Simone Sozza (Italy)
Matches – 16 (the Serie A, 2025/26);
Average fouls per match – 26;
Average yellow cards per match (including second yellows) – 3.6;
Matches with red cards – 4 out of 16;
Matches with penalties awarded – 6 out of 16.
