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The struggling Venezia side will welcome SSC Napoli to the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on Saturday in Serie A as they look to get their first win of the season.
The Lagunari enter round six of the league season languishing in the relegation zone, having failed to register any points this campaign.
Meanwhile, the visiting Partenopei are the firm favourites for the clash, and readers can get in on the visitors' odds with the help of our Betfred promo code.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Venezia vs Napoli key stats
- Venezia have lost their last seven games across all competitions this season.
- Napoli are unbeaten in their last three league games, with two wins and one draw.
- Venezia have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four home games across all competitions.
Venezia vs Napoli preview: Desperate Lagunari host confident Partenopei
Venezia vs Napoli — Tale of the Tape
| Venezia | vs | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| 20th | Position | 8th |
| 0 | Points | 10 |
| 5 | Goals For | 10 |
| 16 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 20th | Home / Away Rank | 7th |
Venezia face a difficult challenge, with the hosts desperate to earn their first Serie A points of the season following the dismissal of head coach Giovanni Stroppa.
The home team’s return to the top flight has been far from smooth, with the newly-promoted side suffering seven consecutive defeats across all competitions.
They have gone on to lose six straight games in Serie A, which has left them at the bottom of the table.
Their recent game ended in a 3-1 defeat to Atalanta last weekend, prompting the club to part ways with Stroppa.
Davide Nicola, known for guiding teams away from relegation trouble, is expected to lead the recovery effort.
His immediate task will be to improve their form, having lost all three of their home league fixtures at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo this season.
Napoli, meanwhile, will look to put their recent European disappointment behind them and strengthen their position in the league.
The visitors regained consistency in the league after a difficult run of results that saw them lose three games in a row across all competitions.
They went on to win two and draw one game but failed to take their form into their UEFA Champions League game on Wednesday.
Last season’s runners-up suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Villarreal, marking their fourth loss in seven competitive matches.
Napoli will be keen to improve their away form, having gone three consecutive away matches without a win, with one draw and two defeats.
Facing a Venezia side still searching for their first league points gives the Partenopei a valuable opportunity to get back on track.
Venezia vs Napoli form guide & betting tips
| Venezia | vs | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
LLLLL |
Form | LLWDW |
| 0 | Points | 10 |
| 20th | Form Table | 8th |
| 5 | Goals For | 10 |
| 16 | Goals Against | 6 |
LLLLL |
Form (All Comps) | LWDWL |
Whispers predicts: Venezia 0-2 Napoli
Venezia have had a difficult start to the season and are completely devoid of confidence heading into this clash.
We believe the visitors have a strong chance of winning, and we predict a comfortable 0-2 victory for the away side.
The home team also do not have a good head-to-head record against Napoli, having failed to defeat them in their last six attempts across all competitions.
Ahead of this clash, the bookmakers have tipped Napoli to win at 7/10 (1.70) away from home. A draw is valued at 11/4 (3.75), while a home victory for Venezia is offered at 15/4 (4.75).
The market for under 2.5 goals is priced at 8/11 (1.72), and a first-half draw is available at 11/8 (2.37), while the away team total goals (over 1.5) is at 4/6 (1.66).
> Napoli to win at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 2.5 goals at 8/11 (1.72) | Likelihood: Probable
> First-half draw at 11/8 (2.37) | Likelihood: Probable
> Napoli to score over 1.5 goals at 4/6 (1.66) | Likelihood: Possible