Inter Milan vs Verona: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :January 4, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 11:26 AM

The Nerrazurri host Verona at San Siro for their first Serie A clash of the new calendar year!

Inter welcomes Verona to their fort, San Siro, in a match of goal-scoring rivals. Inter hopes to use their attacking strength and defensive stability to solidify their position at the top of the Serie A table and demonstrate their title ambition. Verona enters in the meantime, determined to upset the current order and depending on persistence and strategic brilliance to succeed against all difficulties. The scene is set for the first 2024 meeting between both sides for Serie A supremacy.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 06 January, 2024 at 05:00 PM IST; 11:30 PM GMT

Location: San Siro

Form

Inter (in all competitions): D-W-L-W-D

Verona (in all competitions): D-D-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Marcus Thuram – Inter

Marcus Thuram is an important player for Inter in recent times, with quick reflexes and accurate finishing. He adds additional energy and creativity to Inter’s front line and is a significant component of their attacking strategy because of his goal-scoring skill and link-up play. The fans are always expecting big things from him since he already has 7 goals and 6 assists in this season of Serie A.

Cyril Ngonge – Verona

Cyril Ngonge is a promising forward who plays for Verona. A versatile attacker who frequently plays on the wings or as a central striker, Ngonge has become known for his quickness and technical ability. His knack to take advantage of openings and score goals gives Verona’s front line more energy. Ngonge is a crucial asset in Verona’s effort to achieve Serie A success due to his youthful energy and goal-scoring character.

Match Facts

Inter are on top of the Serie A, while Verona are just on the verge of going into the relegation zone.
For Inter, Lautaro Martinez is the top scorer of the league while Marcus Thuram is the top assist-giver in Serie A.
Verona have never beaten Inter Milan as they have played 17 games and lost 14 out of those.

Injury & Team News

The imminent return of important players Alexis Sánchez and Federico Dimarco gives Inter a boost ahead of their next match, enhancing the depth of their squad. Their lineup will be without Juan Cuadrado. Meanwhile, Verona players Jayden Braaf and Faraoni will be out of play but they have the return of Riccardo Saponara, who will be a big lift to their midfield strength. These recoveries strengthen Verona’s attacking and defensive options, preparing the team for the tough game ahead.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 17

Inter win – 14

Verona win – 0

Draw – 3

Predicted Lineup

Inter predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Sommer; Darmian, de Vrij, Acerbi; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez

Verona predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Montipo; Tchatchoua, Dawidowicz, Hien, Terracciano; Folorunsho, Suslov, Hongla; Saponara, Djuric, Ngonge

Match Prediction for Inter vs Verona

It can be difficult to predict a Serie A games because it depends on a number of variables, including player form, team play and tactics. But Inter may be superior to Verona given their overall play and strength of team. Due to their home-field advantage and all-around superiority, Inter may win. However, Verona has proven resilient in difficult times. Although it might be a highly competitive game, Inter could end up winning, possibly by a significant margin.

Prediction: Inter 3 – 1 Verona

Telecast for Inter Milan vs Verona

India – JioCinema, VIACOM18

UK – TNT Sports

US – Paramount+, CBS

Nigeria – NTA, SportsTV, SUPERSPORT

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