Prediction for match Sassuolo — Verona, 20.02.2026

Odds and Probability Percentages

In Serie A on February 20, 2026, Sassuolo will face Verona. According to the odds, a Sassuolo win is priced at 1.87, a draw at 3.46, and a Verona win at 5.21. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Sassuolo - 52.65%, Draw - 28.45%, Verona - 18.90%. Sassuolo is the favorite based on percentages and odds, but the gap isn't critical, which adds intrigue to the betting options. Given these figures, options for totals and individual performances can be considered.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Sassuolo averages 45% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 10.4 fouls, and 2.8 offsides. Verona averages 44% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 1 offside. Sassuolo's last three games: February 15, 2026, Udinese 1-2 Sassuolo, February 8, 2026, Sassuolo 0-5 Inter, January 31, 2026, Pisa 1-3 Sassuolo. Verona's recent matches: February 15, 2026, Parma 2-1 Verona, February 6, 2026, Verona 0-0 Pisa, January 31, 2026, Cagliari 4-0 Verona. Their head-to-head on October 3, 2025, ended with Verona 0-1 Sassuolo. Previous encounters have seen victories for both sides, indicating the unpredictability of this matchup. Over the last five matches, Sassuolo has two wins, while Verona has one draw and four losses. Sassuolo shows consistent activity in fouls and offsides, while Verona has slightly more fouls but fewer cards.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of totals over the last five matches, both teams have 3 games over 2.5 and 2 under 2.5. Sassuolo averages 2.8 goals per game, while Verona averages 2.2. Sassuolo scores 1.2 and concedes 1.6, while Verona scores 0.4 and concedes 1.8. By halves: Sassuolo has 2 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half and 3 out of 5 in the second, Verona has 3 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half and 2 out of 5 in the second. Sassuolo most frequently scores in the first 15 minutes (75%), while Verona scores late (76-90 minutes, 43%). Conceding: Sassuolo is most vulnerable at the start of the second half (46-60 minutes, 50%), Verona's concessions are more evenly spread across intervals. Given Verona's low scoring and Sassuolo's average scoring, a bet on under 2.5 at 1.70 seems logical. Verona has scored just two goals in five matches, and Sassuolo averages less than two goals per game, with neither team showing a consistent over-profile by halves. The under 2.5 occurred in 2 out of 5 for both sides, making the bet justified given the current attacks and defenses.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Sassuolo averages 4.6 corners per match, Verona 4.2. For total corners over 9.5, Sassuolo has 2 out of 5, Verona 3 out of 5. The line closest to the average total (8.8) is 8.5: total corners over 8.5 is priced at 1.69, under 8.5 at 2.04. Sassuolo is favored to win the corner count at 1.64. In this matchup, considering a total of over 8.5 corners is logical, given both teams' averages and the frequency of over occurrences. Additionally, individual corner stats are worth noting, with both teams regularly delivering at least 4 corners per game. Recent matches haven't shown significant drops in corner counts, supporting the idea of betting on the over in this component.