Hellas Verona vs Pisa Prediction: Stalemate is the bet in clash of the draw specialists

The bottom two teams in Serie A fight it out for the right to climb clear of the basement on Friday when Hellas Verona host Pisa at the Stadio Bentegodi (20:45 local, 19:45 GMT, live on Betfred.com and DAZN).

The pair have registered only three wins between them all season, and any hope of safety for either likely rests on Friday’s result. Read on for my Hellas Verona vs Pisa predictions, as well as the latest team news and Betfred’s full match odds.

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Team News

Verona interim boss Paolo Sammarco is without the suspended Amin Sarr for what is his first game in charge following the sacking of Paolo Zanetti.

There’s also no Tomas Suslov, Rafik Belghali, Armel Bella-Kotchap or Roberto Gagliardini due to injury.

Pisa also hand the reins to a new boss after appointing former Palermo midfielder Oscar Hiljemark to replace Alberto Gilardino. The ex-Italy striker had presided over just one win in 23 games this term.

Hiljemark can call upon new signing Felipe Loyola, but fellow newbie Samuel Iling-Junior is unavailable. Juan Cuadrado, Daniel Denoon, Raul Albiol and Isak Vural are all out with injuries.

Football Odds

Hellas Verona vs Pisa Odds

The oddsmakers have had a job on here trying to pick a favourite, but it's Verona who have the edge as hosts.

The Scaligeri are 5/4 for the win, with Pisa considered a 23/10 chance, implying a 30.3% probability of a debut win for Hiljemark.

It’s 11/5 about the draw.

Draw @ 11/5

The new coaches make this one a slightly more difficult game to call, but essentially neither side feels backable right now.

Verona have been desperate for most of the season, with their back-to-back wins in early December proving a real anomaly when set beside their otherwise-futile campaign.

As for Pisa, well they certainly know how to frustrate opponents, hence their league-leading 11 draws this term. But they just don’t have the firepower to make the most of periods of dominance.

So with the high draw rates of both clubs, it seems sensible to back further futility at the Bentegodi. The 11/5 odds imply a 31.3% probability… Have the oddsmakers watched these teams this season?!

Today's Football Fixtures

Gift Orban 2 or More Shots on Target @ 6/5

You often hear about players who cover every blade of grass. Well, Gift Orban has probably had a shot from every square inch of the pitch.

The Nigerian attacker has hit the target at least twice in six of his 16 starts this term, as well as in one of his four substitute appearances.

His seven goals and two assists make him a real threat, and his willingness to test a keeper from any and every opportunity means he’s a great player to back in this market.