Benevento vs Hellas Verona

Benevento arrive at this fixture searching for answers after a difficult run, having picked up 4 points from their last 5 games. Averaging 1.6 goals scored per game, Benevento's attack has misfired rarely; at the other end, 2.2 goals per game have gone in.

Hellas Verona arrive with their own narrative, shaped by a set of results that pulls in another direction. Recent form suggests Hellas Verona are in red-hot form — 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses in their last 5. In front of goal, Hellas Verona have been clinical and ruthless, netting 12 times while conceding 4. The recent head-to-head between Benevento and Hellas Verona has been a competitive affair, with wins and draws traded in fairly equal measure. 6 recent meetings have produced 15 goals in total, underlining that this tie tends to be a reasonably lively fixture.

With both teams averaging over 1.6 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. The onus will be on Hellas Verona to make the running, while Benevento can play without the weight of expectation. Patience will be key for the favourites against a side set up to frustrate.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (26%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 1-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. All eyes turn to the Serie B when this one gets under way.