Explore Bwin's detailed preview for Pisa vs Hellas Verona in the Serie A. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 BST match.

Fixture: Pisa vs Hellas Verona
Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
Kick-off: 14:00 BST
Venue: Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
Match Prediction: Pisa 1-1 Hellas Verona.
Pisa's recent form suggests a struggle to score, with no goals in four of their last five matches. Their defensive resilience was evident in the draw against Fiorentina, but they will need to be more clinical against Hellas Verona.
The visitors have shown a similar pattern, also failing to score in four of their last five games, yet they managed to hold Juventus and Cremonese to draws. This match could hinge on which team can break their scoring drought first, with both sides likely to adopt a cautious approach.
Pisa's recent performances have been marked by a lack of offensive firepower, scoring only twice in their last five games. This trend could impact their confidence going into this match, particularly against a Hellas Verona side that has shown defensive solidity.
However, their ability to hold Fiorentina to a draw at home indicates a potential for resilience, which they will need to exploit if they are to secure a positive result.
Recent Serie A Results:
Loss: 0-4 vs Bologna (A)
Draw: 0-0 vs Fiorentina (H)
Loss: 2-3 vs Napoli (A)
Loss: 0-1 vs Udinese (H)
Loss: 0-1 vs Roma (H)
Hellas Verona's recent form shows a team struggling to score, with only one goal in their last five matches. Their defensive record is mixed, as they kept a clean sheet against Cremonese but conceded heavily against Lazio.
This inconsistency could play a significant role in their approach against Pisa, where they might look to capitalise on their opponent's similar scoring issues while maintaining a solid backline.
Recent Serie A Results:
Loss: 0-1 vs Sassuolo (H)
Loss: 0-2 vs Roma (A)
Draw: 1-1 vs Juventus (H)
Draw: 0-0 vs Cremonese (H)
Loss: 0-4 vs Lazio (A)
As Pisa and Hellas Verona haven't faced off in league action for a while, fans are left to focus solely on current form and team dynamics. This lack of historical data adds an element of unpredictability to the match, making it essential to analyse recent performances and predicted lineups closely.
Tomás Esteves (Adductor) - Out
Calvin Stengs (Groin) - Out
Idrissa Toure (Suspended) - Out
Daniel Denoon (Unknown) - Doubt
Michel Aebischer (Adductor) - Doubt
Francesco Coppola (Ankle) - Doubt
Moatasem Al-Musrati (Muscle) - Out
Tomas Suslov (Knee) - Out
Abdou Harroui (Muscle) - Doubt
Daniel Oyegoke (Foot) - Doubt
Predicted lineup: Semper, Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Bonfanti, Cuadrado, Vural, Marin, Akinsanmiro, Léris, Nzola, Tramoni
Pisa's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while relying on the creativity of Tramoni and Akinsanmiro to unlock Hellas Verona's defence. The inclusion of Nzola up front indicates an intent to exploit any defensive lapses from the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Montipò, Núñez, Nelsson, Frese, Gagliardini, Belghali, Serdar, Bernede, Bradarić, Giovane, Orban
Hellas Verona's predicted lineup points to a strategy of midfield control, with Serdar and Bradarić expected to dictate the tempo. The presence of Orban and Giovane in attack suggests a reliance on quick counter-attacks to break down Pisa's defence.
M’bala Nzola vs Victor Nelsson: This matchup will see Pisa's forward Nzola looking to outmaneuvre Hellas Verona's defender Nelsson to find the back of the net.
Isak Vural vs Suat Serdar: Pisa's midfielder Vural will need to outplay Hellas Verona's Serdar in the midfield to control the game's tempo and create scoring opportunities.
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa): Akinsanmiro's creativity and ability to unlock defences make him a crucial player for Pisa in their quest to break their scoring drought.
Domagoj Bradarić (Hellas Verona): Bradarić's control in midfield and ability to launch quick counter-attacks will be vital for Hellas Verona's strategy against Pisa.