Verona vs Napoli prediction, H2H and probable lineups — February 28, 2026
As part of Matchday 27 in the Italian Serie A, Verona and Napoli are set to clash. The game will take place on Saturday, February 28, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 Central European Time. Here’s my pick for the winner of this matchup.
Match preview
Verona are still battling for crucial points in Serie A, languishing at the lower end of the table and fighting hard to avoid relegation. The team often struggles defensively, frequently conceding late goals, a trend that continues to impact their results.
A disastrous run of form led to the resignation of Paolo Zanetti as head coach at the beginning of February. Paolo Sammarco stepped in as interim manager, but the results have yet to improve.
Under the new boss, Verona have played three matches against relatively modest opponents, but managed to pick up just a single point. With 12 games left in the season, relegation to Serie B looks almost inevitable, as Verona sit at the bottom of the standings, nine points adrift of the safety zone in 17th place.
Only Lecce have scored fewer goals than Verona, and only Torino have conceded more. Taking these factors together, Verona’s position in the table seems fully justified.
Napoli approach this head-to-head against Verona not in their best form, though they remain in the upper echelons of Serie A. The Neapolitans possess a potent attacking arsenal, allowing them to consistently pick up points and challenge for the top spots, but a Scudetto bid is no longer realistic.
The Partenopei were for a long time one of Inter’s main rivals, but have dropped a huge number of points and, after 26 rounds, sit third behind both Milan clubs. With a 14-point gap to Inter, it’s now time to focus on securing a Champions League berth.
Recently, Napoli have lost their winning rhythm and were eliminated from the Coppa Italia by a bold Como side. That was followed by a draw against Roma and a painful defeat to Atalanta.
It’s worth noting, though, that even after setbacks, Napoli have shown an ability to bounce back quickly, speaking to their squad depth and high level of discipline. The team maintains possession and relentlessly seeks ways to break down opponents’ defenses, making them favorites in nearly every match they play.
Match facts
- Verona are winless in their last 11 matches.
- Napoli have won just one of their last five away games in all competitions.
- Verona average 0.95 goals per home game, while Napoli average 1.4 goals per game on the road.
Probable lineups
- Verona: Montipò, Edmundsson, Nelsson, Bella-Kotchap, Frese, Bradarić, Niasse, Harroui, Suslov, Bowie, Sarr.
- Napoli: Milinković-Savić, Beukema, Juan Jesus, Buongiorno, Olivera, Spinazzola, Elmas, Lobotka, Alisson Santos, Politano, Højlund.
H2H
The last five head-to-head clashes between these sides in Verona have all seen at least three goals scored.
Prediction
Napoli may not be at their best, but Verona simply don’t look like a side capable of taking points off a giant right now. I think Conte’s men will snap their poor run and confidently take all three points.
