Prediction: Hellas Verona vs AS Roma

Verdict: Total away goals over 1.5

Best odds: 10/21

Bookmaker: Unibet

On the final day of the Serie A season, Hellas Verona welcome AS Roma to the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi on Sunday evening, with both sides approaching the contest from vastly different positions.

While the hosts are preparing for life in Serie B, Roma arrive knowing victory could secure a long-awaited return to the Champions League.

Hellas Verona

Hellas Verona’s troubled campaign reaches its conclusion with little left to play for beyond pride, as relegation has already been confirmed following a difficult season that has seen them collect just 21 points from 37 matches. Their return to the second tier has felt inevitable for some time, with the Gialloblu managing only three wins all season and struggling badly for goals, scoring just 25 times.

Despite that bleak outlook, Verona have shown flashes of resilience in recent weeks. A 1–1 draw away at champions Inter Milan last weekend highlighted their ability to frustrate stronger opponents, while a similar result against Juventus earlier in May suggested they are not prepared to go down quietly.

However, those moments have been the exception rather than the rule. Verona are winless in their last nine league matches and have managed just one victory in their last 22 fixtures, a sequence underlining the extent of their struggles throughout the campaign. Their problems have been particularly evident at home, where they are enduring a lengthy winless run and have frequently been unable to find the net at the Bentegodi.

Offensively, the lack of cutting edge has been decisive in their downfall. Verona average fewer than one goal per game and have failed to score in a significant proportion of their matches, leaving them overly reliant on moments rather than sustained attacking patterns. Still, with the pressure of survival now lifted, they may approach this final fixture with greater freedom, aiming to provide their supporters with a positive send‑off.

Team News

The hosts must also contend with a number of absentees heading into the final fixture. Long-term issues continue to sideline Tomáš Suslov and Roberto Gagliardini, while Armel Bella-Kotchap, Nicolás Valentini and Rafik Belghali are all doubts or unavailable due to injury concerns. These disruptions have further limited a squad already lacking depth.

There is some marginally positive news on the selection front, though, with a few previously sidelined players having returned to training in recent weeks, allowing Verona to at least rotate cautiously for their final appearance. Even so, their attacking limitations remain clear, and a disciplined defensive setup is again expected as they look to frustrate Roma.

Roma

In stark contrast, Roma travel north with their season reaching a defining moment. Sitting third in the standings on 70 points, the Giallorossi are firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification, though the situation remains finely balanced going into the final matchday.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have timed their run superbly, arriving in excellent form after winning four consecutive league matches and scoring freely in the process. Their most recent triumph, a 2–0 victory over Lazio in the Derby della Capitale, extended their unbeaten run and reinforced confidence ahead of this decisive contest.

Roma’s attacking consistency has been a key feature of their campaign. They have scored in 16 successive matches and have found the net in each of their recent away fixtures, demonstrating both creativity and efficiency in the final third. Defensively, they have also been reliable, conceding just 31 goals across the season, one of the stronger records in the league.

There is a clear incentive to finish the job. Roma have not secured a top‑four finish in nearly a decade, and surpassing the 70‑point mark while qualifying for Europe’s elite competition would represent a major achievement in Gasperini’s first season in charge.

Nevertheless, there are areas of concern. Their away form has not been as dominant as at home, and recent visits to Verona have produced mixed results, meaning complacency could prove costly if they fail to impose themselves early.

Team News

Squad availability is not entirely perfect. Artem Dovbyk, Evan Ferguson and Kouadio Koné are among those unavailable due to injuries, while Mario Hermoso and Paulo Dybala have been dealing with fitness concerns and could face late assessments ahead of kickoff. Stephan El Shaarawy is also ruled out, further limiting attacking depth.

There are positives, however. Several key figures have recently resumed training, meaning Roma could be close to full strength in crucial areas, and Gasperini is expected to rely on his most trusted core as they look to finish the job.

Conclusion

With relegation already confirmed, Hellas Verona will aim to end a difficult season on a positive note, but their lack of consistency and attacking threat has been evident throughout the campaign. Roma, meanwhile, arrive with momentum, purpose and a clear objective, needing victory to guarantee their place among Italy’s elite next season.

Given the contrasting trajectories of the two teams, the visitors possess the superior quality and recent form to take control of the contest. While Verona may prove stubborn for periods, Roma should have enough to secure the result they need and complete their return to the Champions League in fitting fashion.

Verdict: Total away goals over 1.5

Best odds: 10/21

Bookmaker: Unibet