As the Serie A season draws to a close, the clash between Hellas Verona and Inter Milan is set to be a captivating encounter.
Taking place at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on May 26, 2024, this match offers plenty to look forward to.
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Inter Milan's Dominance
Inter Milan, having already secured their 20th Scudetto, aim to finish their remarkable season on a high note.
They currently lead city rivals AC Milan by 19 points, showcasing their dominance in the league.
Despite a 1-1 draw against Lazio last week, which halted their quest for a new club points record, Inter have been outstanding.
With 93 points, they can move up to third on Serie A's all-time points list with a win on Sunday.
Hellas Verona's Survival
On the other side, Hellas Verona have successfully retained their Serie A status after a crucial win earlier this week.
Their recent 2-1 victory over Salernitana, with goals from Tomas Suslov and Michael Folorunsho, ensured their survival.
Verona's improvement post-wInter transfer window has been impressive, earning them more points than any other bottom-half team since January.
Team News
.Inter Milan
Inter Milan will likely field a strong lineup, despite having secured the title.
Key player Francesco Acerbi is back, and Simone Inzaghi might rotate the squad, giving opportunities to fringe players.
Lautaro Martinez, the Capocannoniere favourite with 15 away goals this season, is expected to start and aim for a new club record.
Inter Milan Predicted Lineup
Audero, Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Frattesi, Dimarco, Thuram, Martinez
Hellas Verona
Verona will be without suspended players Thomas Henry and Ondrej Duda, while Juan Cruz remains injured.
Coach Marco Baroni is likely to maintain a similar lineup from their recent win, with Michael Folorunsho playing a deeper role due to Duda's absence.
Hellas Verona Predicted Lineup
Montipo, Centonze, Coppola, Magnani, Cabal, Serdar, Folorunsho, Noslin, Suslov, Lazovic, Bonazzoli
Prediction
Inter Milan have a strong historical record against Verona, winning their last seven Serie A meetings.
Considering their current form and squad depth, Inter are favourites to win this encounter.
Verona might have less to play for after securing survival, potentially impacting their performance.