Verona vs Napoli: prediction for the Serie A match

Verona narrowly avoided relegation from Serie A last season. At the halfway point of the 2023/24 season, Verona had only 14 points and was in 18th place. In the winter, the "Gialloblu" sold almost all their key players, but this didn't stop Verona from delivering a stunning finish, ending the season in 13th place with just a three-point cushion above the relegation zone. For the new season, Verona will have a new head coach, as Marco Baroni moved to Lazio. His replacement is Paolo Zanetti. Verona's start to the new season has been rocky, as they were already knocked out of the Coppa Italia. In their home match in the 1/64 finals, they lost 1-2 to Cesena, a team from Serie B. Read also: Mallorca vs Real Madrid.

At the end of the 2022/23 season, Napoli won the long-awaited Scudetto, but defending the title didn't go as planned. Over the course of the previous season, the Neapolitans were managed by three different coaches, finishing the season under the guidance of Francesco Colacione. As a result, Napoli ended the season in 10th place, the worst result ever for a reigning champion. In the summer, the club's management took a radical step by appointing the legendary Antonio Conte as head coach. In the transfer market, Napoli focused primarily on strengthening their defense, signing Rafa Marin, Alessandro Bonjorno, and Leonardo Spinazzola. There have also been ongoing rumors about Napoli's interest in Romelu Lukaku, who is still owned by Chelsea. Unlike Verona, Napoli won their Coppa Italia 1/64 final match against Modena. However, the victory only came through a penalty shootout. Read also: Malmo vs Zalgiris.