Serie A champions Inter will conclude their exceptional season with an enticing match against Hellas Verona at the Bentegodi stadium on May 26, 2024.
Match Preview
Hellas Verona, who have showed promising form in the second half of the season, have successfully moved away from the relegation zone.
While they cannot finish higher than 13th, they still have the possibility of ending the campaign as low as 17th.
However, for Verona’s rivals at the bottom of the table to surpass them, all of them would need to secure victories—an unlikely scenario.
On the other hand, Inter enters the final day of the season undefeated in their last two matches, having earned four points from a possible six.
Their recent results include an impressive 5-0 victory over Frosinone and a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Lazio.
Head-to-Head:
Inter has had a remarkable track record against Hellas Verona, having secured six consecutive wins in their past encounters.
Over these matches, the Nerazzurri outscored their opponents by an impressive margin of 15-2.
In the reverse fixture at San Siro, Inter emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, courtesy of goals from Lautaro Martinez and Davide Frattesi, while Thomas Henry netted one for Hellas Verona.
Frattesi’s late goal in stoppage time not only secured the win, but it also proved pivotal in aiding Inter’s journey to clinch the Serie A title.
Team News & Updates:
Martinez has been a standout performer for Inter this season, leading both the team and the league in goal scoring with an impressive tally of 24 goals, accounting for 28% of Inter’s total.
Alongside Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu and Marcus Thuram have also made significant contributions, each scoring 13 goals respectively.
Hellas Verona’s top scorer, Cyril Ngonge, has managed six goals, and the team as a whole has struggled to find the back of the net, ranking fourth-lowest in terms of goals scored in Serie A with just 36 goals in 37 matches.
Prediction & Analysis:
With a league-best defense that has only conceded 20 goals throughout the season, Inter enters the match as strong favorites.
Considering Hellas Verona’s difficulties in scoring, it is expected that Inter’s defensive prowess will shine once again.
Our prediction for this exciting encounter is a convincing 3-1 victory in favor of Inter.
- Hellas Verona 1-3 Inter