{"id":1434724,"date":"2026-02-26T11:31:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434724"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:31:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:31:29","slug":"match-preview-verona-vs-napoli-28-02-26-serie-a","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-verona-vs-napoli-28-02-26-serie-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Verona vs Napoli: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Napoli<\/a> make the trip to the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on Saturday, looking to reinforce their top-three credentials against a Verona<\/a> side languishing at the foot of the Serie A<\/a> table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is at 17:00, and with Verona\u2019s survival hopes fading and Napoli eager to bounce back from defeat, the stakes are high in this classic north-south clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the gulf in attacking output and recent defensive records, our top betting recommendations for this match focus on Napoli\u2019s superiority and Verona\u2019s struggles in front of goal. We\u2019re particularly confident in Napoli claiming all three points, given their dominance in possession, superior goal difference, and a strong head-to-head record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Napoli to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNapoli have won 9 of their last 15 meetings with Verona and boast a vastly superior goal difference this season (+12 vs -27). Verona have the second-worst defence in the league and haven\u2019t managed a home win over Napoli since August 2024.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n15\/13 @ Betfair<\/a>
(46.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nVerona have averaged just 0.73 goals per game, while Napoli\u2019s last three league matches have seen a combined total of only 6 goals. With Verona struggling to score and Napoli\u2019s defence keeping 9 clean sheets, a low-scoring match is likely.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Napoli are firmly in the hunt for Champions League places, while Verona\u2019s campaign has been blighted by defensive woes and a lack of firepower. Here\u2019s how the teams stack up in Serie A:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Napoli<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n+12<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Verona<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n-27<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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