Napoli vs Hellas Verona: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
Napoli is set to host Hellas Verona in a highly anticipated Serie A match on Wednesday. The contest comes after Napoli’s impressive run of four consecutive victories, all with a scoreline of 2-0. In contrast, Hellas Verona finds itself struggling at the bottom of the standings.
Match Preview: Napoli vs. Hellas Verona
After a shaky period that included defeats in both Serie A and the Champions League, Napoli has bounced back. They’ve recently claimed the Supercoppa Italiana and are looking to maintain momentum. Their latest victory came against Lazio, where Napoli demonstrated dominant play despite a red card to Pasquale Mazzocchi.
As the Serie A champions aim to narrow the gap at the top of the table, they return to Stadio Maradona, where they have not lost in 22 home matches across all competitions. Napoli’s home strength is reflected in their last seven encounters against Hellas Verona, winning five while averaging two goals per game.
Hellas Verona’s Struggles
Hellas Verona’s recent form has been dismal, with just one win in their last nine away matches. Their solitary victory came against Fiorentina, a club that has also faced turmoil this season. Currently, Verona sits at the bottom of the Serie A table, three points adrift of safety after consecutive defeats against AC Milan and Torino.
- Last win in Naples: January 1983
- Recent Serie A Points: Fewest among teams in both seasons.
- Top Scorer: Only six players have scored this term.
Team News and Possible Lineups
Napoli will be without key player David Neres due to an ankle sprain. Additionally, Mazzocchi is suspended after his red card against Lazio. However, goalkeeper Alex Meret may return to the squad after recent recovery.
For Hellas Verona, Gift Orban, their top scorer, could be back in the starting lineup, providing a glimmer of hope as they struggle for goals.
| Team | Possible Starting Lineup |
|---|---|
| Napoli | Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Gutierrez; Elmas, Lang; Hojlund |
| Hellas Verona | Montipo; Nunez, Nelsson, Bella-Kotchap; Oyegoke, Niasse, Serdar, Bernede, Frese; Giovane, Orban |
Prediction
With Napoli in fine form and Hellas Verona struggling, the expectation is clear: Napoli is poised to secure a straightforward win. They have proven nearly unbeatable when scoring first, making them a formidable opponent for the struggling Verona side.
