Verona vs Napoli Prediction: It will be challenging for the young coach

Prediction for the Serie A Verona vs Napoli match which will take place on August 18th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Verona

Verona were relegation candidates last season and finished 13th, just three points above the relegation zone. This season, Paolo Zanetti has been tasked with avoiding a nervous finish. The former Empoli coach was sacked at the start of last season and has been out of work ever since.

In their first game under Zanetti, Verona hosted Cesena in the Italian Cup round 64 final and lost 1:2.

Napoli

Despite a disappointing league season, the Neapolitans finished tenth in the league, showing resilience in the face of challenges. Napoli has gone through several head coaches during the championship but has failed to find its stride. Now, the Southerners are led by perhaps the most obvious candidate—Antonio Conte. The former Italy boss was not at his best at Tottenham, but his last stint in Italian football ended with a league title with Inter.

In his first game in charge of Napoli, Conte failed to find the net against Modena in the round 64 national cup, but the Nerazzurri progressed to the next round on penalties after a 1:0 win.

Expert Betting Tips

Antonio Conte is an exciting option for Napoli. With him at the helm, the Neapolitans will do much better than last season and finish in the top four at the very least. However, we have little faith in Verona's prospects under Paolo Zanetti. Verona is still a troubled team that has not recovered from the financial problems that hit them during the last campaign. It will be challenging for the young coach to overcome these difficulties.