Napoli return to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this Wednesday to face Hellas Verona in a Serie A clash, with the champions looking to extend their winning streak after starting the new year with a win.
Napoli laid the foundations for their latest success with a dominant opening display against Lazio on Sunday, running out 2-0 winners. That victory extended their winning streak to four matches in all competitions, firmly in the title race after last season’s Scudetto glory.
Antonio Conte’s side now sit just one point behind AC Milan and two adrift of Inter and they will approach the midweek round confident of applying further pressure at the top.
Verona, meanwhile, arrive in troubled form after consecutive heavy defeats. The Gialloblu have lost their last two outings 3-0, most recently away to Torino, raising concerns as they continue to struggle at both ends of the pitch.
The visitors remain in the relegation zone, although they do have a game in hand on some of the teams around them. With the campaign nearing the halfway stage, Verona face a daunting challenge as they look to halt their slide.
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Napoli vs Verona prediction: The Partenopei to claim a win
Key statistics
- Three of their last five meetings have ended with over 2.5 goals scored.
- First-half draws have been played in three of their last five encounters.
- Napoli have won three of their last five clashes with Hellas Verona.
Correct score prediction: Napoli 3-1 Verona
We expect a straightforward game for the host, who should look to impose themselves from the very first minute. A 3–1 win for Napoli is our prediction, driven by their outstanding solidity on home soil and the evident gap in quality between the two sides.
With the visitors struggling for goals in several recent away matches, the expectation is that Napoli will dominate possession, dictate the rhythm of the game and see out a controlled performance.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Napoli to dominate the game
- Home: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
- Draw: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- Away: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The bookmakers give Napoli a commanding advantage at 1.36, translating to a 73.3% implied chance of victory. Hellas Verona are priced at 8.50 (11.8%), while the draw is available at 4.80 (20.8%), highlighting the gulf in expectations between the two sides. With Napoli’s superior quality and strong home form against a Verona side that often struggles on the road, the odds reflect a fixture where anything other than a home win would be a surprise.
Most recent head-to-head: A dominant home record
The last five competitive meetings between these two clubs show that Napoli have largely enjoyed the upper hand. They have won three of those encounters, with one draw and one victory for Verona.
The most recent meeting at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in early 2025 ended in a 2-0 victory for the Partenopei. Before that, Napoli secured a 2-1 win at home in February 2024, while Verona managed a surprise 3-0 win in the reverse fixture.
The home side has remained undefeated in their last twenty home matches against this opposition, making the stadium a true fortress for this particular game.
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Napoli preview: Absences mount ahead of clash
Napoli are dealing with a growing list of concerns, with Mazzocchi suspended following his red card in Rome and key winger David Neres ruled out after suffering an ankle sprain.
Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Anguissa and Billy Gilmour remain sidelined, while Sam Beukema is a significant doubt. There is some positive news for Antonio Conte, however, as goalkeeper Alex Meret is expected to be available after returning to training last week.
Predicted lineup: Milinkovic-Savic (GK), Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Gutierrez, Elmas, Lang & Hojlund
Last five fixtures
- 04.01.26 – Lazio 0–2 Napoli
- 28.12.25 – Cremonese 0–2 Napoli
- 22.12.25 – Napoli 2–0 Bologna
- 18.12.25 – Napoli 2–0 AC Milan
- 14.12.25 – Udinese 1–0 Napoli
Verona preview: Ongoing absences
The visitors remain without Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and long-term absentee Tomas Suslov due to injury, while key man Rafik Belghali is unavailable after linking up with Algeria for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Predicted lineup: Montipo (GK), Nunez, Nelsson, Bella-Kotchap, Oyegoke, Niasse, Serdar, Bernede, Frese, Giovane & Orban
Last five fixtures
- 04.01.26 – Verona 0–3 Torino
- 28.12.25 – AC Milan 3–0 Verona
- 14.12.25 – Fiorentina 1–2 Verona
- 06.12.25 – Verona 3–1 Atalanta
- 29.11.25 – Genoa 2–1 Verona
Player to watch: Rasmus Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund is the most dangerous attacking threat for the home side. The young striker has been in exceptional form recently and has contributed eight goals for the Partenopei this season.
He possesses clinical ability and has shown great chemistry with the creative players in the squad, such as David Neres. If the host are to secure the victory as we have predicted, he will likely be the individual who provides the goals needed to secure the points.