Venezia vs Napoli prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 17, 2026
On October 17, 2026, Venezia and Napoli will face off in the seventh round of Italy's Serie A. The visitors will be arriving for the win.
Venezia vs Napoli team news and expert analysis
The club from the tourist-favorite city on the water was relegated to the second division in 2025 after yet another one-off season in Serie A. But they returned at the first attempt, finishing top of the table. So far, it is unclear what will allow them to stay up this time: they lost to their second cup opponent, Udinese, after beating Modena in the summer, while in the league they have suffered nothing but defeats. They lost 1-3 to Atalanta, and that proved fatal for head coach Stroppa.
The team from "San Paolo" once again failed to retain the "Scudetto." This time, however, they slipped only to second place while adding the Italian Super Cup to their trophy cabinet. Conte then replaced Allegri, but under him they began their Champions League campaign with a 0-1 home defeat to Arsenal, while in Serie A they suffered no fewer defeats than wins. They did, at least, thrash Frosinone 3-0. This week, they also lost again in European competition, going down to Villarreal.
The newcomers have so far averaged 0.83 goals scored away from home and 2.67 conceded. The former champions score 1.67 goals per match while conceding significantly fewer—just one.
Previous matches: Venezia vs Napoli
After three consecutive victories, the visitors were held to a draw by this opponent in March last year.
The runners-up should be able to secure a win, at least against an opponent of this level. We are backing them to win away from home (odds – 1.67).
Venezia vs Napoli: key statistics and trends
- Venezia have lost seven matches in a row
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Venezia's matches, and the average total goals per match is 3.5
- Napoli have won two of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Napoli's matches, and the average total goals per match is 2.67
Venezia vs Napoli: possible starting lineups
Venezia play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Stankovic - Moreno, Juan Jesus, Shingtien - Correia, Helgason, Zom, Kike Perez - Enoh, Adams, Yeboah
Napoli play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Milinkovic-Savic - Olivera, Marin, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo - Lobotka, Gilmour, Lang - De Bruyne, Politano, Hojlund
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