Serie A Regular Season - 20
Hellas Verona 0 - 1 FT Lazio
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ T. Noslin ↑P. Ratkov 55'
↓ L. Pellegrini ↑M. Lazzari 55'
68' ↓ G. Orban ↑A. Sarr
68' ↓ Giovane ↑D. Mosquera
↓ D. Cataldi ↑N. Rovella 69'
↓ G. Isaksen ↑Pedro 70'
76' ↓ A. Bella-Kotchap ↑U. Nunez
76' ↓ R. Gagliardini ↑S. Serdar
V. Nelsson 79'
88' ↓ C. Niasse ↑Al Musrati
↓ K. Taylor ↑R. Belahyane 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Verona
Goalkeepers
L. Montipo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
V. Nelsson 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
A. Bella-Kotchap 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
N. Valentini 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
D. Bradaric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Niasse 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
R. Gagliardini
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
A. Bernede
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Frese
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
S. Perilli 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Nunez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Serdar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Kastanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Harroui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al Musrati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazio
Goalkeepers
I. Provedel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Marusic
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Gila
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
A. Romagnoli 
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
96
Passes
8
Duels
L. Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Midfielders
M. Vecino
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
78
Passes
14
Duels
D. Cataldi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
K. Taylor
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
53%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
G. Isaksen
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
37
Passes
14
Duels
T. Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
M. Cancellieri
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
28
Passes
23
Duels
BENCH
C. Mandas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Furlanetto
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Tavares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Hysaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Rovella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Lazzari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Ratkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | Lazio | 4 - 0 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 19/01/2025 | Verona | 0 - 3 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 16/09/2024 | Lazio | 2 - 1 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 27/04/2024 | Lazio | 1 - 0 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 09/12/2023 | Verona | 1 - 1 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 06/02/2023 | Verona | 1 - 1 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
Hellas Verona Win
Lazio Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +17
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +16
P: 20 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 20 GD: +5
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -15
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lazio Edge Past Struggling Verona at the Bentegodi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 11/100. A solitary own goal secured a vital victory for Lazio, leaving a resilient but luckless Verona side deeper in the relegation mire after a tactical stalemate was broken by a late error.
Tactical Stalemate in the Venetian Rain
The afternoon at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi began with a predictable pattern of patient build-up and deep-lying defensive blocks. Lazio dominated possession with 64%, looking to dictate the tempo through their midfield anchors, yet they struggled to convert this control into clear-cut openings. An Intensity rating of 2.3 reflects a match played at a pedestrian pace, with both sides cautious not to overcommit. Verona, currently mired at the bottom of the table, showed plenty of grit but lacked the creative spark to threaten on the counter. The opening forty-five minutes felt like a game of chess, where the defensive discipline of the hosts largely neutralised the visitors' superior technical quality.
The Heartbreaking Deflection
As the match progressed into the final quarter, the sense of frustration grew for the traveling supporters. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 79th minute, but it was not through a moment of individual brilliance. Instead, the deadlock was broken when V. Nelsson unfortunately turned the ball into his own net, a cruel blow for a player who had otherwise fought valiantly. This decisive moment shifted the Balance score of 1.5 firmly in favour of the Roman giants. Until that point, the match had been an exercise in containment for the Verona manager, but one lapse in defensive communication proved fatal in their quest to escape the drop zone.
Gila Fuentes Masterclass Secures the Points
In the closing stages, Verona pushed forward in a desperate attempt to salvage a point, but they found no way through a disciplined defensive line. Mario Gila Fuentes was the standout performer for the visitors, earning a match-high 9.0 rating for his impeccable positioning and vital interceptions. With Stakes rated at 1.0, the match concluded with Lazio managing the clock professionally to ensure the victory. The result leaves Verona in a perilous position, suffering their 11th loss of the campaign and remaining rooted to the foot of the table. For Lazio, these three points represent a functional, if uninspired, step forward in their pursuit of the European spots, proving they can grind out results when the flair is missing.
Key Questions
What made Mario Gila Fuentes the Man of the Match?
Gila Fuentes earned a 9.0 rating by recording a defensive masterclass, maintaining a clean sheet through perfect positioning and crucial interventions throughout the ninety minutes.
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.
Survival Instincts vs Tactical Discipline at the Bentegodi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A high-stakes encounter where Verona's desperate fight for Serie A survival meets Lazio's pursuit of European qualification.
The Setup
Verona enters this clash rooted to the bottom of the table, showing a Form rating that highlights their struggle to secure points. Having won just 11.1% of their home matches this season at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, the pressure is immense. Lazio, positioned 8th, arrives with a significantly better Balance score, looking to exploit the gaps in the league's most porous defense. The midfield control of M. Guendouzi and N. Rovella will be crucial in dictating the tempo and preventing Verona from finding any rhythm.
Key Battle
With no specific individual match-ups highlighted, the game hinges on a collective struggle. Verona's offensive unit must find a way past a Lazio backline anchored by Mario Gila. The Stakes couldn't be higher for the hosts, but they face an uphill battle against Ivan Provedel, whose recent performance levels have been exceptional. It is a classic battle of Verona's desperate urgency against Lazio's structured defensive organization.
Our Prediction
While the home side will play with grit, the technical disparity is likely to tell. We expect Lazio to absorb the initial pressure before finding the decisive breakthrough. Given Verona's defensive woes and Lazio's ability to grind out results, a narrow 0-1 victory for the visitors is the most probable outcome. Provedel is expected to keep a clean sheet, further denting Verona's hopes of escaping the drop zone.