Verona - Catanzaro

Hellas Verona face a defensive reshuffle as they look to recover from their recent setback at Modena. With Andrias Edmundsson sidelined through suspension, the hosts must tighten their backline at Stadio M. A. Bentegodi to contain their visitors. This matchday 7 Serie B encounter on 16 October 2026 offers a crucial opportunity for the home side to reassert their authority after a turbulent run that included a heavy 5-0 victory over S.S. Arezzo but also a frustrating 3-2 defeat last time out.

Catanzaro arrive in search of consistency following a difficult spell, most recently suffering a 3-1 loss to Mantova. The visitors have struggled to find momentum in the league, with their last victory dating back to mid-September. The expected XI for the visitors will need to be sharp to overcome a history that favors their hosts, who secured a comfortable 3-0 win in their most recent meeting in the Coppa Italia on 14 August 2021.