Prices from the bookmakers reflect the form put on show lately by SSC Napoli. Verona could be in for a whacking, as SSC Napoli look to add three more valuable points to their tally. Following 11 matches, SSC Napoli rank 1th in the Serie A on 31 points. That leaves a gap of 16 points to Verona, who sit 8th after collecting 15 points. Although entering the match as outsiders Verona will be keen on keeping their recent momentum as unbeaten in the Serie A going.
SSC Napoli head into their next Serie A match averaging a highly respectable 2.1 goals per game in their last 10 matches. They scored a moderate total of 21 goals, while also conceding 3 goals. That amounts to an average of 0.3 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring 7 times. Verona enter their next Serie A match averaging a highly satisfactory 2.2 goals per game in their last 10 matches. They scored a presentable total of 22 goals, while also conceding 17 goals. That amounts to an average of 1.7 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring 1 times.
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Facts and figures for SSC Napoli vs Verona in Serie A.
- SSC Napoli unbeaten the last 20 matches in a row;
- SSC Napoli has won the last 5 matches in a row at home;
- SSC Napoli unbeaten the last 16 matches in a row at home;
- SSC Napoli has won in the last 10 of 11 matches.
- Verona unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row;
- Verona did not win the last 9 matches in a row when playing away;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Verona's last 9 of 11 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 3.5 in Verona's last 6 of 8 matches.
Current form — SSC Napoli v. Verona
SSC Napoli to avenge embarrassing defeat
SSC Napoli keep brushing aside all resistance, adding more points to their tally last time out. SSC Napoli have really been enjoying their football in their previous 3 matches, which started off with a 3-0 win against Bologna. They went on to beat Salernitana by 0-1, before also getting the better of Legia Warszawa in a 1-4 victory.
SSC Napoli to avenge embarrassing defeat
Verona look to build on their current momentum with another positive result. Verona look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last 3 matches, they first beat Lazio by 4-1 before drawing 1-1 with Udinese. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Juventus by a 2-1 scoreline.
Judging by the strong performances mentioned in the above, SSC Napoli seem in with a good shot of another win against Verona. The bookmakers currently settle the price for at home win at 1.36 whereas a win for the visitors pays out odds 8.00.
SSC Napoli v. Verona — fixture history
SSC Napoli and Verona had to settle for a point each in their most recent Serie A match which finished with a 1-1 scoreline. SSC Napoli have been able to win 70% of their last 10 encounters against upcoming Verona in the Serie A. In other words, they have a 7-1-2 recent record, with the latter winning 20% of the matches. SSC Napoli have had the upper hand against Verona in their 10 most recent matches. They will look to assert their dominance once again on Sunday.
Current table in the Serie A
As the current Serie A standings shows us, the difference between the two teams is 16 points. Even though Verona cannot overtake SSC Napoli in the league standings right away, they will surely look to reduce or at least maintain the current gap. SSC Napoli, who are now number 1 with 31 points, will do their part to widen the distance to their upcoming opponents on Sunday.
Man of the Moment
It is difficult to look past Giovanni Simeone, when searching for a goalscorer. He seems unstoppable and hit the target 8 times in the last 6 matches for Verona. His season total reads 8 goals right now.
With 3 goals in the last 6 matches for SSC Napoli, Lorenzo Insigne is the player to look out for, as he will be gunning for more goals this coming Sunday.
