Venezia will host Napoli in the Italian championship on 17 October 2026, with the home side seeking its first points of the Serie A season. Napoli are the favourites, but the visitors’ recent form means the match could be a closely contested encounter.
Venezia searching for a first point
Venezia have made a poor start to the campaign and go into the game bottom of the 20-team Serie A table. They have lost all six of their matches so far and remain without a point.
The gap to 17th place, which would represent safety, is four points. Venezia were beaten 2-0 by Lazio before suffering another defeat against Atalanta, losing 3-1.
The available form figures also show that Venezia have been beaten in four of their past five matches. Their defensive record and lack of points leave them under pressure as they prepare to face one of the stronger teams in the division.
Napoli aiming to build momentum
Napoli are eighth in the Serie A standings with 10 points from their opening six matches. Their record includes three wins, one draw and two defeats.
The team’s most recent league results have been mixed. Napoli drew 1-1 with Fiorentina, then responded with a 3-0 victory over Frosinone. In their latest match, however, they were beaten 3-1 by Villarreal in the Champions League.
Napoli have won two of their last five games, but the visitors are still considered the more likely team to take all three points in Venice.
Match prediction and betting view
The previous meeting between the two sides ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
The forecast for this match points towards another cautious contest. The two teams are expected to produce a closed game, with the total number of goals predicted to remain below the bookmakers’ line. The fixture is therefore expected to be low-scoring, despite Napoli’s status as favourites.
Where to watch the match
The match can be watched for free through bookmakers following quick registration. The listed sources are Winline and Fon.bet.