On March 16, 2025, Venezia will host Napoli at the Pier Luigi Penzo stadium for the 29th round of Serie A, marking yet another chapter of fierce competition between two teams on opposite ends of the league table.
Venezia, who currently sits 19th and deep within the relegation zone, continues to struggle this season, having not won any of their last eleven matches (6 draws and 5 losses). Their last encounter ended in yet another stalemate, with the team drawing 1-1 against Como, marking their third consecutive draw. Despite the efforts of the coaching staff led by Eusebio Di Francesco, who aims to maintain compactness in defense, the team has conceded 42 goals across 28 matches this season and can barely muster any offense, managing just 23 goals.
Statistically, it’s been concerning for the southern club; they have scored only 1 goal over their last five matches. John Yeboah will miss the match against Napoli due to suspension, adding to the club's attacking woes.
On the other side, Napoli is enjoying quite the contrasting fate under Antonio Conte, as they sit comfortably in second place, just one point off the top spot from Inter Milan. After breaking out of their five-match winless streak with a recent 2-1 victory over Fiorentina, Napoli has regained momentum. Their attack has been prolific, contributing to their scoring streak of 13 matches, showcasing their attacking prowess with the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Giacomo Raspadori leading the front line.
Despite a solid attacking display, Napoli’s defense has shown vulnerability, failing to keep clean sheets in eight consecutive games, potentially providing hope for Venezia. Yet, with Napoli’s record of not losing 12 out of their last 13 away matches (8 wins, 4 draws), they still boast the league's most reliable defense this season, allowing just 23 goals.
The history between these two clubs favors Napoli, who has won their last three encounters without conceding any goals, including the first match of the current season when they edged Venezia 1-0. Given the current form and historical performance, Napoli enters this matchup as clear favorites, expected to triumph over the struggling side of Venezia.
Venezia’s task is formidable, not only because they need points to escape relegation, but they face one of the strongest attacks of the league. Even securing just a draw would be seen as significant progress for Di Francesco’s team. Their strategy will likely hinge on discipline and capitalizing on rare scoring opportunities.
Providing any sort of resistance against Napoli will require enhanced defensive coordination and minimal positional errors. With the guest team seeking to maintain their title ambitions, it’s expected they will bring their best performance to the pitch.
Current trends indicate Napoli has been the clear favorite statistically, and with Venezia’s inability to find the net regularly, the weight of the match falls even heavier on them. Predictions for this match lean toward Napoli securing at least another three points, with possible betting odds favoring the travelers.
Venezia's solid defensive play will be put to the test; if they manage to somewhat contain Napoli’s firepower, they may just avoid defeat, but goals are expected to land firmly on the other side of the scoreboard.
Betting experts suggest Napoli will win by at least two goals based on their attacking capabilities and Venezia’s recent poor form, also recommending to place bets on the total goals being under, considering the scoring challenges facing Venezia. The stage is set for what promises to be an enthralling encounter—can Napoli capitalize on their momentum, or will Venezia find redemption at home?