Verona vs Napoli Prediction & Betting Tips (18 August)

Back in the elite in 2019, Hellas Verona has continued to fight not to go down during the previous 5 years. Last season, the Gialloblu took 13th place in Serie A with 3 points ahead of the first relegation team. Once in the red zone, they managed to pocket 2 successes in the last 4 days, which allowed them to save their heads. Hellas Verona is still expected to be at the bottom of the rankings this year and will have to work hard to avoid falling next May. Deprived of the Scudetto since 1990 and the Maradona era, Napoli experienced great happiness by winning the title in 2023.

This consecration was obviously difficult to digest by the entire club which disappointed a lot during the previous year. Undermined by frequent coaching changes, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's teammates quickly fell out of the lead. They ultimately finished in a very insufficient 10th place in Serie A and will therefore not play in the European Cup. Napoli are hoping to bounce back under Antonio Conte this season and enter the race for Champions League qualification.

For Hellas Verona, we must point out the departure of the important winger Noslin (5 goals in SA last year) who performed well following his arrival at the club last January. Additionally, striker Thomas Henry joined Palermo while last season's loanees Folorunsho (Naples) and Bonazzoli (Salernitana) returned to their club. On the other hand, the piston Tchatchoua (Charleroi) and the starting midfielder Serdar (Hertha Berlin) were recruited after their loan while the defenders Frese (Nordsjaelland) and Corradi (Vicenza), the midfielder Harroui (Frosinone) and the attacker Mosquera ( America) came to reinforce Hellas. Promising attacking midfielder Suslov is expected to take on more responsibilities. Defenders Dawidowicz and Magnani act as captains, as do goalkeeper Montipo and midfielder Duda. During the summer transfer window, Naples lost its important playmaker Zielinski, who signed free of any contract in favor of Inter.

In terms of arrivals, the team has strengthened with the recruitment of defenders Buongiorno (Torino) and Marin (Real Madrid). Furthermore, left back Spinazzola (Roma) must bring his talent and experience. The two stars of Napoli are obviously the attackers Kvaratskhelia (11 goals and 6 assists in SA last year) and Osimhen (15 goals in SA last year). If the first mentioned could extend, the Nigerian has not hidden his desire to leave.