Napoli – Verona: who will be the one to snap their losing streak?
As part of Matchday 27 in Italy’s Serie A, we are set for a clash between Verona and Napoli. The fixture will take place on Saturday, 28 February, kicking off at 18:00 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this match.
Verona – Napoli: match facts and head-to-head
- Verona are winless in 11 consecutive matches.
- Napoli have not won any of their last three matches: two defeats and a draw.
- Napoli have conceded in nine straight matches.
- From their last ten home matches, Verona have managed just one victory.
- Napoli have one win in their last five away matches.
- Verona possess the second-worst attack in the league – 19 goals scored.
- They have also conceded 46 goals – the worst defensive record in Serie A.
- Verona have not won a single match with a clean sheet in this campaign.
- In 43% of their matches this season, Verona have conceded in both halves.
- Napoli and Verona played out a 2:2 draw in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Verona – Napoli: match preview
Verona sit rock bottom of the Serie A table, and climbing off the foot of the standings will be an enormous challenge. After 26 rounds, they have collected just 15 points. They boast the second-worst attacking record in the league with 19 goals scored and the weakest defence, having conceded 46 times. They trail 17th place by nine points, and survival looks increasingly unlikely. That task becomes even more daunting considering their current run of 11 matches without a win. If they want to preserve their Serie A status, victories are now imperative.
Napoli are also enduring a difficult spell and are without a win in their last three matches: two defeats and a draw. They have conceded in nine consecutive games as well. The Partenopei currently occupy third place in the table and have amassed 50 points after 25 rounds. Their advantage over fifth place stands at four points, and the battle for a top-four finish promises to be fierce, particularly given their recent dip in form.
Probable line-ups
- Verona: Montipò, Nelsson, Frese, Edmundsson, Bella-Kotchap, Bradarić, Niasse, Harroui, Al Musrati, Sarr, Bowie
- Napoli: Milinković-Savić, Spinazzola, Beukema, Gutiérrez, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Elmas, Lobotka, Vergara, Politano, Højlund
Prediction
Verona are clear underdogs this season, and I believe Napoli will finally return to winning ways. My pick is a victory for the Neapolitans.
