Hellas Verona will prepare to host a struggling Napoli side at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi this Saturday in Serie A, pitting the relegation-threatened side against top-four contenders.
The home team’s struggles deepened after a heavy 3-0 loss to Sassuolo, extending their Serie A winless streak to 11 matches. More alarmingly, they have collected just three points from their last 11 league rounds, leaving them firmly embroiled in the relegation battle.
If Paolo Sammarco’s side are to avoid the drop to Serie B, their home form must drastically improve. Verona have managed just one win in their last 10 league games on home soil.
In three of their previous five at home, they failed to score while conceding at least three goals, highlighting both attacking and defensive frailties.
Meanwhile, Napoli suffered a 2-1 setback against Atalanta, meaning they have won only twice in their last eight games across all competitions.
That slump has effectively ended any realistic hopes of defending their Serie A title, as the gap to leaders Inter Milan has stretched to 14 points. Their away form remains a key concern, as all six of their league defeats this campaign have come on the road.
Read our Hellas Verona vs Napoli predictions and preview to find out, and remember to check our other Serie A predictions.
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Hellas Verona vs Napoli prediction: Away team to win
Key statistics
- Napoli have won three of their last five Serie A clashes against Verona.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of their last five Serie A meetings.
- Over 4.5 total cards have been received by both teams in four of their last five clashes.
Correct score prediction: Hellas Verona 0-3 Napoli
We expect the visiting team to secure a very comfortable victory in this fixture. We predict a 0-3 win for Napoli based on the significant disparity in quality for both teams.
Given that Verona has conceded at least three goals in several of their recent losses, including the heavy defeat to Sassuolo last week, we are confident that the hosts will struggle to contain the Napoli frontline for the full 90 minutes.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Napoli are clear favourites
- Home: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- Draw: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- Away: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.
The bookmakers see Verona as the underdogs in this clash and have given them 6.50 odds, giving them just a 15.4% implied chance of pulling off a home upset.
Napoli are strong favourites at 1.50 odds, which translates to a commanding 66.7% probability of securing all three points away from home. The draw is available at 4.00 odds, indicating a 25.0% chance of the sides sharing the spoils.
Most recent head-to-head: Napoli hold advantage
The recent history between these two clubs has been relatively one-sided. Looking at the last five meetings between Hellas Verona and Napoli, the record shows three wins for Napoli, one win for Verona and two draws.
In their most recent clash in January 2026, the sides played out a competitive 2-2 draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. However, prior to that, Napoli secured a 2-0 victory in early 2025 following a 3-0 upset by Verona in 2024.
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Hellas Verona preview: Suspension setbacks and mounting injury list
Hellas picked up their third red card in four matches last week, meaning Al-Musrati must join leading scorer Gift Orban on the sidelines. Orban will serve the second game of his two-match ban, forcing changes in attack.
There is at least one boost, as Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro is available again after suspension. However, Sammarco continues to contend with a lengthy injury list.
Suat Serdar, Antoine Bernede, Sandi Lovric and Pol Lirola are all sidelined, while Tomas Suslov, Roberto Gagliardini and Nicolas Valentini remain doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Montipo (GK), Bella-Kotchap, Nelsson, Edmundsson, Bradaric, Harroui, Akpa-Akpro, Niasse, Frese, Bowie & Sarr
Last five fixtures
- 20.02.26 – Sassuolo 3–0 Verona (Serie A)
- 15.02.26 – Parma 2–1 Verona (Serie A)
- 06.02.26 – Verona 0–0 Pisa (Serie A)
- 31.01.26 – Cagliari 4–0 Verona (Serie A)
- 26.01.26 – Verona 1–3 Udinese (Serie A)
Napoli preview: Injury concerns continue for the visitors
Napoli are still feeling the absence of several key figures, most notably last season’s Serie A MVP Scott McTominay, who remains a major doubt as he struggles with a thigh problem.
The visitors are definitely without Kevin De Bruyne, David Neres, Amir Rrahmani and club captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo. There is some positive news, however, as Frank Anguissa has returned to full training and could be named on the bench if deemed fit enough to feature.
Predicted lineup: Milinkovic-Savic (GK), Beukema, Buongiorno, Jesus, Gutierrez, Lobotka, Elmas, Spinazzola, Vergara, Alisson & Hojlund
Last five fixtures
- 22.02.26 – Atalanta 2–1 Napoli (Serie A)
- 15.02.26 – Napoli 2–2 AS Roma (Serie A)
- 10.02.26 – Napoli 1–1 Como (P) (Coppa Italia, AET)
- 07.02.26 – Genoa 2–3 Napoli (Serie A)
- 31.01.26 – Napoli 2–1 Fiorentina (Serie A)
Player to watch: Rasmus Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund has established himself as the primary goal threat for the Partenopei this season and he has been in excellent form lately. The young forward has managed to score three goals in his last five league appearances.
His physical presence and finishing have made him the focal point of the attack in the absence of other key players. We expect him to lead his team to a comfortable victory against the struggling Verona defence.