Verona vs Venezia FC preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 23, 2025

A fierce regional rivalry is renewed in the Coppa Italia as Hellas Verona hosts their Veneto neighbours, Venezia FC, at the historic Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi. This is more than just a cup match; the “Derby del Veneto” is a clash steeped in pride, passion, and history. Verona, the Serie A combatants, will be looking to assert their top-flight dominance, while Venezia will be fired up by the prospect of claiming bragging rights and a famous upset against their arch-rivals.

This match preview will delve into the heated history, current form, and key stats that point towards a fiery encounter where cards could be just as likely as goals. Form often goes out the window in these derby matches, creating an unpredictable and thrilling betting landscape. While Verona holds the advantage of playing in a higher division, Venezia’s strong recent results and the emotion of the occasion make them a dangerous opponent.

Verona vs Venezia FC Match Preview

Team Recent Form

Verona: L D L W D
Venezia FC: W W D L W

Key Stats

Derby Day Discipline: Expect fireworks. The last 4 meetings between these rivals have been incredibly feisty, producing a remarkable 25 yellow cards and 3 red cards.
Bentegodi Fortress: Verona are notoriously difficult to beat at home, having lost just 2 of their last 9 matches at the Bentegodi, with both defeats coming against top-four Serie A opposition.
Venezia’s Goal Threat: The visitors arrive in fine goalscoring form, having found the back of the net in 11 of their last 12 matches, proving they carry a significant attacking threat.

Correct Score Prediction: Verona 2-1 Venezia FC

I am predicting a hard-fought 2-1 victory for the home side, Verona. In a passionate derby match, the intensity from both sides will be palpable, and it’s highly likely both teams will score. However, Verona’s week-in, week-out experience against superior Serie A opposition should be the deciding factor. Their physicality and slightly superior quality in the final third, backed by a raucous home crowd, will be just enough to overcome a spirited and dangerous Venezia side in what promises to be a memorable cup tie.

Verona vs Venezia FC H2H

The home team has emerged victorious in 4 of the last 5 editions of the Derby del Veneto.
Both teams have scored in 3 of the last 4 meetings, highlighting the competitive nature of the rivalry.
The last time these two sides met in the Coppa Italia, the match was a tense affair that went to extra time.
As mentioned, this is one of Italy’s most ill-disciplined derbies, with an average of over 6 cards per game in recent encounters.

Pre-game Odds

Verona to win: 1.90
Draw: 3.60
Venezia FC to win: 4.00

(Odds are subject to change and were correct at the time of writing)

Team News Verona

Verona manager Marco Baroni is taking this derby very seriously and is expected to field a strong lineup. There is a slight doubt over the fitness of creative midfielder Ondrej Duda, who faces a late fitness test on a calf issue. If he misses out, Michael Folorunsho is poised to take his place in the starting eleven.

Team News Venezia FC

Venezia arrive at the Bentegodi with a fully fit squad and an abundance of confidence. Manager Paolo Vanoli has no injury or suspension concerns and will look to his in-form striker, Joel Pohjanpalo, to lead the line. The Finnish international has been prolific in Serie B and will be the focal point of Venezia’s attack as they look to pull off an upset.