Verona vs. Lecce Tips and Odds – 11/05/2025

• Fixture: Hellas Verona vs Lecce
• Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025
• Venue: Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Verona

Match Preview

Sunday’s clash at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi sees Hellas Verona host Lecce in a high-stakes Serie A encounter as both sides fight to secure their top-flight status. With just three games left in the season, Verona sit 15th and Lecce 17th, separated by a handful of points and both nervously looking over their shoulders at the relegation zone. The tension is palpable, and the outcome could have major implications for both clubs’ futures.

Verona come into this fixture on the back of a difficult run, having suffered three consecutive defeats-most recently a narrow 1-0 loss away at Inter Milan. Their home form has also been patchy, with just one point from their last three matches at the Bentegodi. Across their last five games, Verona have managed just two draws and three losses, scoring only twice in that span. Despite their struggles, they have historically fared well against Lecce, boasting a 55% win rate in Serie A meetings between the sides.

Lecce’s recent form is equally concerning. They have not tasted victory in their last five outings, recording two draws and three defeats, including a 0-1 home loss to Napoli in their most recent fixture. Their away record is particularly poor, with 11 defeats in 17 matches on the road this season. Offensively, Lecce have found goals hard to come by, averaging less than a goal per game, while their defense has been breached 57 times in 35 matches.

Neither side is reporting major new injuries or suspensions ahead of this match, which means both managers have close to full squads available for this crucial showdown. For Verona, the home crowd could play a pivotal role, as the fans will be desperate to see their team take a significant step towards safety. Lecce, meanwhile, will need to summon all their resilience and hope to snatch a vital result away from home.

Key Players

• Hellas Verona:
  • Casper Tengstedt – Verona’s leading scorer this season, Tengstedt has netted 6 goals and remains their most reliable finisher in tight games.
  • Darko Lazović – provides experience and creativity from midfield, and his set-piece delivery could be decisive in a tight game.
• Lecce:
  • Nikola Krstović – leads the line for Lecce and will be their main hope for goals, especially on the counter.
  • Santiago Pierotti – with 4 goals, Pierotti adds energy and creativity from midfield, often making late runs into the box to support Krstović.

Prediction

Given both teams’ recent struggles and the immense pressure of the occasion, this fixture has all the makings of a tense, cagey affair. Verona’s slight historical edge and home advantage make them marginal favorites, but Lecce’s desperation could see them dig deep for a result. A low-scoring draw is a strong possibility, but Verona’s extra quality in attack and support from the stands might just tip the balance in their favor.

Predicted score: Hellas Verona 2-1 Lecce

Betting Markets & Odds

Verona’s home advantage and slightly better attacking options give them the edge, but with both teams desperate, expect drama and nerves right to the final whistle.