Hellas Verona vs Sassuolo Prediction: Visitors could be the value

Hellas Verona are one of five teams in Serie A still searching for their first win, and they will hope the wait comes to an end when they welcome Sassuolo to Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on Friday night (19:45 BST, live on Betfred.com).

Sassuolo beat Udinese 3-1 last time out on home soil and will now be seeking a first road success since promotion back to the top flight. Below are my Hellas Verona vs Sassuolo predictions for what should be an intriguing clash between these two Serie A sides.

Team News

Hellas Verona will be without Abdou Harroui and Tomas Suslov, while Nicolas Valentini and Daniel Mosquera are working their way back from injury and may have to settle for spots on the bench.

Roberto Gagliardini returned against Roma last weekend and will be pushing for a start.

Football Odds

Yeferson Paz is Sassuolo’s only confirmed absentee.

Today's Football Fixtures

Hellas Verona vs Sassuolo Odds

Hellas Verona have been installed as 13/8 favourites for the victory, while Sassuolo are priced at 15/8, and the draw is available at 21/10.

Over 2.5 goals is available to back at 6/5, while both teams to score is priced at 10/11, and it is 9/4 for over 1.5 goals to be netted in the first half.

Match Result - Sassuolo @ 15/8

Sassuolo have a strong record against Verona, winning seven of the last 11 meetings between the two, and they have a decent chance of extending that run in the opening match of the Serie A weekend.

The newly-promoted away side splashed the cash in the summer, bringing in ex-Manchester United star Nemanja Matic, former Ipswich goalkeeper Arijanet Muric and Marseille midfielder Ismael Kone.

The Serie B winners already had a solid squad, but they look to have a very decent chance of staying up after those additions.

Fabio Grosso’s men have lost three of their five games, but they have faced tough tests against Inter Milan and reigning champions Napoli during that sequence.

Wins against Udinese and Lazio have shown their ability to compete at this level, and with this drop in class, they could pick up another win.

Sassuolo are taking on a Verona side that are winless in their last seven games in all competitions, scoring just three goals in that run.

They shipped four against Lazio and were beaten 2-0 by Roma last time out. Considering their struggles in front of goal, they are worth taking on.

Anytime Goalscorer - Armand Lauriente (SAS) @ 2/1

Armand Lauriente was Sassuolo’s key attacking figure last season, netting 18 goals in Serie B.

The Frenchman has already opened his account for this season and is a tempting price to add to his tally against a Verona defence which only has one clean sheet in five league matches.

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