Hellas Verona vs Napoli Preview: Team Updates and Predictions
As Hellas Verona prepares to host Napoli, the stakes are high. The match takes place at Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium on Saturday, with both teams facing significant challenges in Serie A.
Match Preview: Hellas Verona vs Napoli
Hellas Verona: In Relegation Trouble
Hellas Verona finds itself at the bottom of the Serie A standings, nine points away from safety. Despite the managerial change following Paolo Zanetti’s departure, the club has shown minimal improvement. They have recorded only two points from their last eight games, with two goalless draws against low-ranking teams, Cremonese and Pisa.
Recent form includes a disheartening 3-0 defeat to Sassuolo. This match highlights the urgency for Verona to secure points to avoid relegation.
Napoli: A Challenging Season
In contrast, Napoli has struggled to defend its title, currently sitting third and trailing league leaders Internazionale by 14 points. The team faced another setback with a 2-1 loss to Atalanta, marking just three wins in their last twelve matches across all competitions.
Team News and Key Players
Hellas Verona will miss defensive midfielder Al Musrati and striker Gift Orban due to suspensions. Additionally, several players are sidelined with injuries:
- Unavailable: Pol Lirola, Serdar, Al Musrati, Gift Orban
- Questionable: Valentini, Lovric, Bernede, Gagliardini, Belghali
The predicted starting lineup for Verona (3-4-1-2) includes:
- Goalkeeper: Montipo
- Defenders: Bella-Kotchap, Nelsson, Edmundsson
- Midfielders: Bradaric, Niasse, Harroui, Frese
- Forwards: Suslov; Bowie, Sarr
On the Napoli side, key midfielders Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Scott McTominay are doubts, while Kevin De Bruyne is confirmed out:
- Unavailable: Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo, De Bruyne, David Neres
- Questionable: McTominay, Anguissa
Napoli’s predicted lineup (3-4-2-1) consists of:
- Goalkeeper: Meret
- Defenders: Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Juan
- Midfielders: Spinazzola, Lobotka, Elmas, Miguel Gutierrez
- Forwards: Vergara, Giovane; Hojlund
Match Prediction
Historically, Napoli has found it challenging to secure victories against Verona, with their last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw. However, given the current form of both teams, Napoli remains the favored side to win this match. Expect a competitive game, but possibly lacking in goals and excitement.
Betting Tip
The suggested bet for this match is Napoli to win, with an expectation of under 3.5 total goals.
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