Napoli take on the visitors Verona in the round 20 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Sunday, January 12th at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (Naples).
Napoli claimed the Scudetto under Luciano Spalletti two seasons ago. However, Spalletti recognized that the team was running out of steam even before they officially secured the title and wisely stepped down. His successors struggled during the 2023/2024 season, turning Napoli into a mid-table side. Antonio Conte was brought in to revive the ambitious club, which had lost key players like Victor Osimhen. Conte’s debut was disastrous, as Napoli suffered a shocking 0-3 defeat to Verona. Other setbacks followed, including an early exit from the Coppa Italia at the hands of Lazio. On a brighter note, Napoli spent much of the fall atop the league standings and remain in the title race. They also recently demolished Fiorentina 3-0 in an impressive away performance. With renewed momentum and a strong squad, Napoli will be eager to avoid any slip-ups against a weaker Verona side, especially at home.
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Verona continues its familiar battle for survival. The "Mastiffs" cherish the memory of their historic Serie A title but accept that it was a one-time achievement. These days, the club’s primary focus is staying in the top flight each season. They secured 13th place last year with 38 points, just three more than relegated Frosinone. Under Paolo Zanetti, Verona started this campaign with a stunning victory over Napoli. However, they lost two-thirds of their matches afterward, uniquely failing to register a single draw during that period. A surprise 3-2 away win against Bologna helped them create a slight cushion above the relegation zone by January. They also managed a goalless draw against Udinese to claim another crucial point. Verona’s inconsistency has been their defining trait this season, as they’ve alternated between unexpected victories and disappointing losses. Their defense remains vulnerable, especially against high-caliber opponents, which makes their task against Napoli particularly daunting.
Before Verona’s shocking summer victory, Napoli had gone unbeaten in seven straight matches against them, with three draws and four wins, including victories in both league meetings last season. The "Partenopei" are significantly stronger and will have the advantage of playing at home. We recommend betting on Napoli to win with a handicap of "-1.5 goals."
Prediction for the match: Napoli to win with -1.5 handicap.
