Hellas Verona FC - FC Internazionale predictions and free betting tips [26/05/2024]

On Sunday, 26 May, in the 38th round of Serie A, "Verona" will host "Inter". While the "Nerazzurri" have claimed their 20th title, "The Mastiffs" have managed to secure their place in the top division thanks to a recent victory over "Salernitana".

Stadium

The match will be held in Verona at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium.

"Verona"

By securing 13th place in the Serie A standings and distancing themselves from the relegation zone by 4 points, "Verona" has ensured their stay in the elite division. Marco Baroni’s men have found decent form this spring, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches. Despite a home defeat to "Torino" (1-2), the Mastiffs triumphed over sinking "Salernitana" (1-2) last Monday. In the first half, goals came from Suslov and Folorunsho (who was included in the preliminary squad for Italy for Euro 2024), while Salernitana responded only with a goal from Maggiore.

Moreover, the hosts managed to turn their home ground into a fortress: since the closure of the winter transfer window, the team has garnered 19 points at home – more than any other side in the bottom half of the table. Fans of the Yellow-Whites will be pleased to know that throughout the spring, their favourites have left the pitch goalless just once in 11 matches. 

"Inter"

"Inter" has left no chance for their rivals this season and comfortably secured the Scudetto. The Lombardi claimed the title in a derby against "Milan" with a score of 1-2. After that, the Nerazzurri ended an impressive 28-match unbeaten league streak by unexpectedly losing 1-0 to relegated "Sassuolo". Since then, Simone Inzaghi’s men have confidently secured a victory over "Frosinone" (0-5) and drew with "Lazio" last weekend (1-1). Denzel Dumfries scored the 87th goal for Inter in this season’s league play, making it five consecutive seasons that the Milan giants have surpassed the 100-goal mark across all competitions; furthermore, the team has kept 21 clean sheets.

It is worth noting that the Milanese side is the best in the league by points collected away from home (47 in 18 away matches). Their only setbacks were in the Coppa Italia and a round-of-16 exit from the Champions League at the hands of "Atletico Madrid". Tonight, Inter will have their optimal squad, except for the injured centre-back Acerbi. 

Head-to-head

"Inter" has won seven consecutive Serie A matches against the Mastiffs, including a 2-1 victory in the first leg back in January.

Prediction for "Verona" vs "Inter"

"Inter" could secure their 30th win of the league and conclude an unforgettable campaign, breaking several of their own records. "Verona" has already ensured their stay in the top flight and lacks motivation from a tournament perspective. The hosts are significantly outclassed by the Milanese side, hence I predict a victory for the Nerazzurri with a -1 handicap.

Prediction for the Total

With another clean sheet, as mentioned earlier, "Inter" could break the Serie A record for the most clean sheets in a season. I’ll risk betting on this outcome (individual total under for Verona less than 0.5).

Prediction for Corners

"Inter" surpasses the opponent in class and will likely play the dominant game. The visitors will attack much more, thus I bet on a win for the Nerazzurri by corners with a -1.5 handicap.

Yellow Cards Prediction

Neither side is motivated by the tournament standings anymore and will not risk injuring themselves. I bet on a total yellow cards under 4.5.

Score Prediction

I'll wager on a precise score of 0-2 in favour of "Inter".