Venezia vs Napoli prediction, probable lineups, bet builder tips and betting odds. Serie A preview with best bet ideas and standout odds before kick-off.
Venezia vs Napoli Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Pier Luigi Penzo |
The bottom side in Serie A host a Napoli team packed with quality, and our Venezia vs Napoli prediction says that gulf in class settles this one.
Davide Nicola makes his touchline debut after replacing Giovanni Stroppa, and he inherits a side rooted to the foot of the table without a single point to their name.
Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli want a response after defeat at Villarreal in the Champions League, and the Venezia vs Napoli betting odds make them 8/11 favourites with Coral.
History offers Venezia little comfort. Napoli are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Venezia in all competitions, and the hosts have yet to win any of the previous meetings.
Venezia vs Napoli Form
Venezia have lost their last 8 matches in Serie A. The defence is the real problem, shipping at least 2 goals in each of those outings, most recently in defeat to Atalanta. Akor Adams and John Yeboah are the bright spots, both getting shots away regularly, but they need far more help from the rest of the side.
Napoli sit ninth and showed their ceiling with a 3-0 win over Frosinone in Serie A, Kevin De Bruyne helping himself to a brace. The trip to Villarreal in Europe was a step back, a defeat despite Amir Rrahmani opening the scoring. Even so, De Bruyne pulling the strings makes them a different animal to anything Venezia have faced lately.
Venezia vs Napoli Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Venezia: Bartol Franjić (Injured/out), Gianluca Busio (Injured/out), Armel Bella-Kotchap (Doubtful), Thierry Correia (Doubtful)
Napoli: Costantino Favasuli (Injured/out), Antonio Vergara (Injured/out), Alessandro Buongiorno (Doubtful), Alisson Santos (Doubtful), Mathías Olivera (Doubtful), Frank Anguissa (Doubtful)
Venezia
The Venezia vs Napoli lineups are not confirmed yet, but Nicola's probable XI is a 3-5-2 with Filip Stankovic in goal and Juan Jesus marshalling the back three. Bartol Franjić and Gianluca Busio are out injured, while Armel Bella-Kotchap and Thierry Correia are doubts. Up top, Yeboah and Adams carry the goal threat.
Napoli
Allegri's probable 3-4-2-1 has Alex Meret in goal, Stanislav Lobotka and Scott McTominay in the engine room, and De Bruyne and David Neres behind Rasmus Højlund. Costantino Favasuli and Antonio Vergara are ruled out, while Alessandro Buongiorno, Mathías Olivera and Frank Anguissa are among those listed as doubtful.
Venezia vs Napoli Predicted Lineup
Venezia
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Filip Stankovic; Matías Moreno, Juan Jesus, Redouane Halhal; Richie Sagrado, Simon Sohm, Toma Basic, Kike Pérez, Antoine Hainaut; John Yeboah, Akor Adams
Napoli
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Alex Meret; Rafa Marín, Amir Rrahmani, Benoît Badiashile; Leonardo Spinazzola, Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay, Giovanni Di Lorenzo; Kevin De Bruyne, David Neres; Rasmus Højlund
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Venezia vs Napoli Key Stats & Match Facts
Napoli have had 15+ shots in 3 out of 3 matches vs Venezia (Serie A).
Napoli have had 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 matches vs Venezia (Serie A).
Venezia have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 matches vs Napoli (Serie A).
Stanislav Lobotka has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 apps vs Venezia (Serie A).
John Yeboah has attempted 2+ shots in 6 of his last 6 apps (Serie A).
Venezia vs Napoli Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Napoli win, and Venezia get on the scoresheet along the way. The projections put the visitors on 2.24 goals against 1.28 for the hosts, so this is a comfortable away favourite in a fixture that looks far too open at the back to finish nil at either end.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game. A projected total of 3.52 goals sits well clear of the line, and Over 2.5 carries a 68.27% rating, comfortably above the implied probability in the price. Venezia's leaky back line and Napoli's attacking quality do the rest.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Napoli's attack should score, and Venezia are projected to find a goal at home. Of the Venezia vs Napoli best bets, this one fits the game script neatly, with both teams scoring rated at 64.46%. Adams and Yeboah keep getting shots away, and with Buongiorno and Olivera both doubtful, the Napoli back line is not at full strength.
Venezia vs Napoli Bet Builder
Our Venezia vs Napoli bet builder tips lean on Akor Adams staying busy, Matías Moreno finding his way into the book and Napoli taking the points.
Akor Adams Over 3.5 shots: he has attempted 4+ shots in each of his last three Serie A outings, and Venezia's counter attacks keep feeding him.
Matías Moreno to be carded: the defender has picked up a booking in three of his last four Serie A games, and tracking De Bruyne and Neres between the lines is no recipe for a quiet afternoon.
Napoli to win: Venezia have lost 6 of their last 6 Serie A matches, and a new manager alone does not fix a defence this porous.
Akor Adams Over 0.5 shots on target: he has found the target at least once in five of his last six Serie A appearances, which makes this the steadiest leg.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 17/1 and is as short as 14/1 elsewhere.
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Venezia vs Napoli Talking Points
The flanks are where this one is won. Napoli are at their best attacking down the wings, and defending against attacks down the wings is one of Venezia's clear weak spots, so Spinazzola and Di Lorenzo will fancy their afternoon. Venezia games are rarely dull either, with 28+ shots taken in 4 of Venezia's last 4 Serie A matches, which backs the case for goals. Then there is the discipline. Venezia lead Serie A for disciplinary sanctions this season with 18 yellow cards, and an aggressive side chasing shadows against De Bruyne is a messy combination for Nicola's first game in charge.
Venezia vs Napoli Predictions FAQs
When is Venezia vs Napoli?
Venezia vs Napoli kicks off at 14:00 UK time on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Where is Venezia vs Napoli being played?
Venezia vs Napoli is being played at Pier Luigi Penzo.
What competition is Venezia vs Napoli in?
Venezia vs Napoli is an Italian Serie A match.
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