Prediction: Verona vs Cremonese – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Over 1.5 goals

Best Odds: 4/9

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Getting their Serie A fairytale back underway on Monday evening, Cremonese will travel to the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi when they meet Verona.

Verona

Starting with the hosts, winning just one of their final nine Serie A appearances last season as they only just dragged themselves over the finishing line, Paolo Zanetti’s side have once again shown some real cause for concern since opening up the 2025/26 campaign. Last seen heading into September’s international break with a 4-0 drumming at the hands of Lazio, the Mastiffs are regarded as a genuine relegation contender this year. Desperately seeking a much-welcomed boost when they return from the fortnight break on Monday, Verona have gained an unwanted reputation for their extended struggles on home soil. In fact, on what has become a record-breaking rut, Zanetti’s squad have recorded just a single Serie A victory in front of their own supporters since way back in November 2024.

Verona Team News

Both dealing with respective muscle injuries prior to September’s international break, Verona are once again sweating over the fitness of Yellu Santiago and Fiorentina loanee Nicolas Valentini on Monday evening.

Completing a permanent switch from Scottish outfit Hearts, one-time Arsenal youngster Daniel Oyegoke could get some more minutes under his belt. Arriving from Turkish heavyweights Galatasaray on a one-year loan switch, Victor Nelsson will start at the heart of Verona’s defence.

Cremonese

As for the visitors, while Cremonese might have only made their famous Serie A return this season, Davide Nicola’s men have enjoyed a record-breaking start to proceedings. Getting their iconic top-flight adventure underway with a 2-1 victory against Italian giants AC Milan on August 23rd, the Lombardy-based outfit have become the first newly promoted side since 2012 to win their first two Serie A showdowns. Last seen heading into September’s international break with a dramatic 3-2 win at home against Sassuolo, Monday’s guests find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high and deserve all of the summer praise they have received. Impressing many with their clinical performances in the final third, Cremonese could be smelling the chance to make another public statement here.

Cremonese Team News

Still sidelined with a long-term knee injury and not making a single appearance across any competition so far this season, Cremonese will once again be without one-time Juventus youngster Gianluca Saro on Monday evening.

Completing a free switch on Deadline Day last week, former England international and ex-Leicester City icon Jamie Vardy should make his Cremonese debut here. Completing a permanent switch from Lecce over the summer, Federico Baschirotto will start at the heart of Nicola’s defence.

Verona vs Cremonese Key Factors to Consider

• When Verona and Cremonese last met back in April 2023, Monday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in Lombardy.
• Cremonese have become the first newly promoted side since 2012 to win their first two Serie A showdowns.
• Continuing on from last season, Verona have failed to win any of their previous 11 meetings against Serie A opposition.
• Cremonese’s first two Serie A appearances this season have produced eight goals at both ends of the pitch.
• Verona have recorded just a single Serie A victory in front of their own supporters since way back in November 2024.

Conclusion

Heading into September’s international break in the midst of a record-breaking start to proceedings, Cremonese will simply be looking to carry on from where they left off prior to the fortnight interval. Getting the 2025/26 campaign underway with a sensational 2-1 victory away at AC Milan on August 23rd, Monday’s guests could be smelling the chance to make another public statement here. Gaining a reputation for their lively outcomes, the Lombardy-based outfit will meet a Verona squad who have shown some real issues on either side of the summer break. Watching the Mastiffs fall to a woeful 4-0 drumming at the hands of Lazio last time out, Zanetti’s men could face another tricky test at the the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.

Verdict: Over 1.5 goals

Best Odds: 4/9

Bookmaker: Olympusbet