Venezia vs Napoli Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Napoli travel to the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo as clear Serie A favorites, and our Venezia vs Napoli prediction starts with a home side handing a new coach a brutal debut.

Venezia turned to Davide Nicola this week after losing their opening six Serie A games, and he inherits a squad sitting dead last in the standings.

Massimiliano Allegri has called this an insidious test that demands balance and respect, but his Napoli side brings De Bruyne, Neres and Højlund against a defense that keeps springing leaks.

Venezia have yet to beat Napoli in the previous meetings, which split evenly between Napoli wins and ties at three apiece.

Venezia vs Napoli Recent Results

Venezia have lost their last 8 games in Serie A, and the wider picture is barely kinder, with just a single win showing up across their last 10 outings versus all comers. Akor Adams and John Yeboah keep firing up front, but poor finishing and a soft back line have left them chasing games.

Napoli sit ninth in the standings, and they have won 5 of their last 10 outings against all comers, which tracks with Allegri's own admission that his side must manage transitional moments better. Kevin De Bruyne pulls the strings behind Rasmus Højlund, and Scott McTominay gives the midfield real bite.

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

On the Venezia vs Napoli lineups front, Davide Nicola goes with a probable 3-5-2, with Filip Stankovic in goal behind Matías Moreno, Juan Jesus and Redouane Halhal. Simon Sohm, Toma Basic and Kike Pérez work the middle, while Bartol Franjić and Gianluca Busio are out injured.

Napoli

Massimiliano Allegri's probable 3-4-2-1 puts Kevin De Bruyne and David Neres behind Rasmus Højlund, with Stanislav Lobotka and Scott McTominay holding the middle. Costantino Favasuli and Antonio Vergara are ruled out, and Frank Anguissa is among four doubts.

Venezia vs Napoli Predicted Lineup

Venezia

Formation: 3-5-2

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

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

Venezia vs Napoli Key Stats & Game Facts

• Napoli have had 6+ shots on target in 3 out of 3 games vs Venezia (Serie A).
• There have been 28+ shots taken in 4 of Venezia's last 4 games (Serie A).
• Stanislav Lobotka has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances vs Venezia (Serie A).
• Venezia have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 games vs Napoli (Serie A).
• Napoli have had 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 games vs Venezia (Serie A).

Venezia vs Napoli Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a Napoli win. The implied probability behind the visitors on the moneyline undersells the gap between a side sitting ninth and a home team still looking for its first league point under a brand-new coach. Venezia's counter attacks and individual skill give them a puncher's shot at a goal, but Napoli's width and creativity against a defense that struggles down the flanks is the matchup that decides this.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game. This one sits in the Total Goals Over/Under market, and the projection of 3.48 total goals clears the line comfortably. Venezia have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 8 Serie A games, so Napoli can do plenty of the heavy lifting on their own.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides are expected to find the net. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. The projection has Venezia scoring 1.23 goals, enough to back a home goal even in defeat, while De Bruyne, Neres and Højlund take care of the other end.

Venezia vs Napoli Same Game Parlay

Our Venezia vs Napoli same game parlay picks lean on Akor Adams twice, add a Matías Moreno card and back Napoli on the moneyline.

Akor Adams Over 3.5 in the Player Shots market: he has attempted 4+ shots in each of his last 3 outings (Serie A), and Venezia need him shooting on the break.

Matías Moreno To Be Shown A Card: the center back has picked up a card in 3 of his last 4 outings (Serie A), and chasing Napoli's runners will test him again.

Napoli on the Moneyline: the visitors remain unbeaten across their last 6 meetings with Venezia in all competitions, and the gap in quality is obvious.

Akor Adams Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market: he has found the target at least once in 5 of his last 6 games (Serie A), so one on frame is a reasonable ask.

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Venezia vs Napoli Talking Points

The real tactical subplot is transition play. Venezia's best weapon is the counter attack, and Allegri admitted this week that Napoli must find in-game solutions and handle transitional moments better. Napoli also have a soft spot when it comes to protecting a lead, so even if the visitors go ahead, Nicola's side have a route back into this one, which is why goals at both ends anchor our Venezia vs Napoli best picks. The new coach arrives with a fresh staff, but a few days on the training field rarely fixes a defense this porous.

Venezia vs Napoli Predictions FAQs

When is the Venezia vs Napoli Serie A game?

The Serie A game is on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with kickoff at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT.

Where is Venezia vs Napoli being played?

The game is being played at the Pier Luigi Penzo (Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo).

Who are the probable starters for Venezia and Napoli?

Probable Venezia starters include F. Stankovic in goal and K. Pérez, A. Hainaut and A. Adams in midfield and attack. Probable Napoli starters include A. Meret in goal, K. D. Bruyne and R. Højlund.

What is the recent form between Venezia and Napoli?

Venezia have lost their last 8 Serie A games, while Napoli are undefeated in their last 6 games against Venezia in all competitions.

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