Serie A 2025-2026: Hellas Verona-Lecce, the probable formations

The match between Verona and Lecce closes the Saturday of the thirty-fourth day of Serie A. A decisive clash for the purpose of salvation is staged at the ‘Bentegodi’.

Critical match for Verona, which now finds itself having to perform a real sporting miracle to remain in Serie A. With a considerable margin to make up on the safety zone and time running out, hopes of an ascent are growing dimmer and dimmer. Even a victory in the clash with Lecce is unlikely to drastically change the outlook, especially considering the uphill path provided by the remaining matches on the calendar. Despite the difficulties, the intention remains to end the year with dignity, trying to give their best until the finish line.

Lecce also comes to this challenge with a categorical obligation to avoid missteps. Currently in third-last place, Eusebio Di Francesco’s lineup has a chance to overtake Cremonese, currently tied on points but already down and sharply defeated by Napoli 4-0. Although the calendar still grants some opportunities, it becomes crucial to find concreteness in the scoring phase: recent statistics confirm an offensive barrenness that risks seriously hampering the race toward salvation.

Sammarco leaves Orban at home for disciplinary reasons. Montipò will defend the posts, while Edmundsson, Nelsson and Valentini will complete the defensive trio. Akpa Akpro and Gagliardini will then be in the midfield, with Bowie supporting Sarr in the attacking zone.

Di Francesco will not be able to count on Tiago Gabriel, who is disqualified: in his place Jean is ahead of Ndaba to form the central pair with Siebert. Coulibaly and Ramadani remain irreplaceable in front of the defense, while in attack Pierotti and Banda are the favorites on the flanks to play in support of central striker Stulic, who is ahead of Cheddira.

Probable formations

HELLAS VERONA (3-5-2): Montipò; Edmundsson, Nelsson, Valentini; Belghali, Akpa Akpro, Gagliardini, Bernede, Bradaric; Sarr; Bowie. All. Sammarco.

LECCE (4-3-3): Falcone; D. Veiga, Siebert, Jean, Gallo; L. Coulibaly, Ramadani, Ngom; Pierotti, Stulic, Banda. All. Di Francesco.

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