Serie A Gameweek 21
Cremonese 0 - 0 FT Hellas Verona
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Match Statistics
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Expected Goals (xG)
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Match Events
41' Jari Vandeputte
HT
↓ A. Sarr ↑S. Serdar 66'
↓ E. Ebosse ↑A. Harroui 71'
73' ↓ F. Bonazzoli ↑F. Moumbagna
73' ↓ F. Ceccherini ↑F. Folino
74' Jamie Vardy
83' ↓ J. Vandeputte ↑A. Zerbin
↓ P. Lirola ↑D. Oyegoke 87'
89' ↓ A. Grassi ↑M. Collocolo
89' ↓ T. Barbieri ↑R. Floriani
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
Emilio Audero 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Federico Ceccherini 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Federico Baschirotto 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
74
Passes
7
Duels
Matteo Bianchetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tommaso Barbieri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Warren Bondo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alberto Grassi
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
59
Passes
8
Duels
Jari Vandeputte
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Filippo Terracciano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Federico Bonazzoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Jamie Vardy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Marco Silvestri 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lapo Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Romano Floriani Mussolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikayil Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michele Collocolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dachi Lordkipanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dennis Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Faris Moumbagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hellas Verona
Goalkeepers
Simone Perilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tobias Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Nelsson 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Enzo Ebosse 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Pol Lirola 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Roberto Gagliardini
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Antoine Bernede
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domagoj Bradarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amin Sarr
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gift Orban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Lorenzo Montipò
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fallou Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Suat Serdar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Grigoris Kastanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdou Harroui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheikh Niasse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Tomich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | Verona | 0 - 0 | Cremonese | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 04/30/2023 | Cremonese | 1 - 1 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 01/09/2023 | Verona | 2 - 0 | Cremonese | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 07/30/2022 | Verona | 4 - 3 | Cremonese | Friendlies Clubs | Campo Sportivo Castelnuovo del Garda |
| 08/18/2019 | Verona | 1 - 2 (AET) | Cremonese | Coppa Italia | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 03/29/2019 | Cremonese | 1 - 1 | Verona | Serie B | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
Cremonese Win
Hellas Verona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +27
P: 21 GD: +18
P: 21 GD: +14
P: 21 GD: +14
P: 21 GD: +15
P: 21 GD: +15
P: 21 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -13
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -16
P: 21 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cremonese
Hellas Verona
Cremonese
Hellas Verona
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Deadlock at the Zini as Verona Hold Firm
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A tactical stalemate that leaves Verona rooted to the bottom and Cremonese searching for creative answers in a lackluster affair.
A Cagey Opening at Stadio Giovanni Zini
The encounter at Stadio Giovanni Zini began with a clear tactical divide, as Cremonese looked to establish dominance through sustained build-up play. The home side controlled possession with a 56% share, yet they struggled to convert this territorial advantage into meaningful opportunities. An Intensity rating of 1.5 reflects the sluggish nature of the match, as both sides appeared more concerned with defensive integrity than offensive flair. For Cremonese, the inability to find gaps in the final third turned the opening phase into a frustrating exercise in lateral passing. The visitors, meanwhile, were content to sit deep and absorb pressure, ensuring the match remained locked in a cagey middle-ground struggle.
Nelsson Anchors the Visitor's Defense
The defining element of the match was the resilience of the Verona backline, which refused to buckle under the hosts' pressure. Central to this effort was Victor Nelsson, whose commanding presence earned him the man-of-the-match honors with a 7.5 rating. Nelsson's ability to organize the defense and make critical interceptions ensured that the match maintained a strict Balance throughout the ninety minutes. Despite Verona registering more shots on target (4) than their hosts (1), they lacked the clinical edge to capitalize on their limited counter-attacking moments. The lack of a Sniper in either penalty area meant that the goalkeepers remained largely untroubled, preserving the scoreless status quo.
Implications for the Relegation Battle
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes of this relegation battle became increasingly evident, yet neither side could summon the necessary Upset Factor to secure a win. For Verona, a point on the road might usually be welcomed, but their current position at 20th in the table means they are desperate for maximum points. They remain at the foot of Serie A with just 14 points from 21 games, a dire situation that requires immediate improvement in form. Cremonese sits in 12th, but this result highlights a stagnancy that could see them drawn into the lower-table scrap if their goal-scoring woes continue. The final whistle brought a sense of resignation to the Zini, as both sets of fans left wondering where the goals will come from in the weeks ahead.
Key Questions
Who was the top performer in the match?
Victor Nelsson of Verona was the standout player, earning a 7.5 rating for his defensive performance.
How does this result affect Verona's league position?
Verona remains in 20th place, the bottom of the table, with 14 points after 21 matches.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Instincts at the Zini
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A tense relegation battle where Verona’s top-flight life is on the line against a Cremonese side eager to pull clear of the danger zone.
The Setup
This match at the Stadio Giovanni Zini is a classic six-pointer in the fight against the drop. Cremonese currently sit 15th, eight points clear of the basement, but a Form rating of 3.9 suggests they are far from safe. For bottom-placed Verona, the situation is critical; with only two wins all season, they arrive in Cremona knowing that anything less than three points further cements their status as favorites for the drop. The high Balance score of 9.5 indicates two teams that are statistically neck-and-neck, despite the gap in the standings.
Key Battle
In a match where neither side boasts a dominant playmaker, the battle will be won in the trenches of the midfield. The unit-on-unit scrap will see the Cremonese engine room, featuring M. Payero and W. Bondo, attempting to stifle a Verona attack led by G. Orban. With both teams struggling for fluency, look for a heavy emphasis on direct play and winning second balls in central areas to dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, low-scoring affair where nerves play a central role. While Cremonese have the home advantage, their low win rate at the Zini (22.2%) makes them hard to back with confidence. Verona will likely play with the desperation of a team with nothing left to lose, potentially forcing a stalemate. We predict a 1-1 draw—a result that does little to help Verona’s Stakes but keeps Cremonese’s head above water, largely thanks to the defensive Stars in the home goal.