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Venezia vs Napoli Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 17-10-2026
Oct 1713:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Venezia 0-2 Napoli
VeneziaDrawNapoli
Over 2.5 goalsYes (63%)
Napoli visit Stadio Pierluigi Penzo on Saturday evening to face Venezia in a fixture that pits the visitors' mid-table solidity against a home side in freefall. Napoli, sitting eighth in Serie A with 10 points from six games, arrive as heavy favourites against a Venezia team rooted to the bottom with zero points. The visitors' superior firepower and defensive record make them clear contenders, but the home crowd will hope for a spark to ignite their season.
Team form
Venezia
Venezia's opening to the season has been grim. Six matches without a win, losing all six, leaves them adrift at the foot of the table. Their defensive frailties are stark: they have conceded 16 goals in six games, averaging 2.67 per outing. In their most recent fixture away at Atalanta, they fell 1-3, managing just one goal in the process. Over their last five matches, they have scored only 5 goals while shipping 14. Their 3-5-2 formation under Stroppa offers attacking intent, but the execution has been painfully lacking. Possession (64% in their last game) has not translated into results.
Napoli
Napoli have steadied themselves with three wins in six games, collecting 10 points and climbing into mid-table. Their last outing at home against Frosinone was emphatic: a 3-0 victory that showcased their attacking prowess. Over their past five matches, they have scored 8 goals and conceded just 6, a far healthier ratio than their hosts. Allegri's 3-4-2-1 shape has brought structure, and their recent form suggests they are finding their rhythm. Crucially, they have the quality to punish Venezia's defensive weaknesses.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record strongly favours Napoli. In their last four meetings, Napoli have won twice and drew once, with Venezia failing to register a victory. Most recently in March 2025, the sides drew 0-0 at this venue, but before that Napoli won 1-0 at home in December 2024. Going further back, Napoli won 2-0 away in 2022 and 2-0 at home in 2021. Venezia have not beaten Napoli in this sequence, and the pattern suggests the visitors know how to navigate this fixture.
Key factors
Napoli's attacking talent—particularly De Bruyne and Lang, who scored in their last match—will test Venezia's leaky defence relentlessly. Venezia's injury list (Adorante and Šverko missing) adds to their woes, though Napoli are also without Buongiorno at centre-back. The hosts' possession-heavy approach (64% in their last game) has not yielded results; they need clinical finishing, which has eluded them all season. Napoli's defensive discipline and goal-scoring efficiency offer a stark contrast. The away side's xG of 2.8 in their last match (compared to Venezia's 2.69) shows they are creating and converting chances at a different level.
Prediction
Napoli's superior league position, recent form, and head-to-head advantage make them clear favourites. Venezia's winless run and defensive fragility leave them vulnerable to a side capable of scoring multiple goals. The visitors' balance—solid defence, clinical attack—should prove too much for a struggling home team desperate for points. Napoli's experience and quality suggest they will control this match and find the net multiple times.
Napoli are strong favourites to take all three points. The visitors should dominate possession and create the clearer chances, with Venezia's defensive issues likely to be exposed. A comfortable away win looks the most probable outcome, though Venezia's desperation may produce a goal or two in a fairly open encounter.
Match info
Tournaments:
Serie A(Regular Season - 7)
Referee:
Juan Luca Sacchi
Stadium
Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, Venice
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Venezia
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Napoli
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D
W
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inter | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 |  Lazio | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 3 |  AS Roma | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 4 |  Cagliari | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 5 |  AC Milan | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 6 |  Juventus | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 7 |  Como | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 |  Napoli | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 9 |  Frosinone | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 10 |  Atalanta | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Sassuolo | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 |  Torino | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Lecce | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 |  Bologna | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 15 |  Udinese | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 16 |  Monza | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 17 |  Genoa | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 18 |  Parma | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 19 |  Fiorentina | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 20 |  Venezia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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