Serie A Regular Season - 27
Hellas Verona 1 - 2 FT Napoli
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Hojlund (A. Vergara) 2'
45'+2 J. Akpa Akpro
HT
↓ L. Spinazzola ↑M. Gutierrez 52'
55' ↓ A. Sarr ↑D. Mosquera
55' ↓ A. Bella-Kotchap ↑M. Frese
A. Vergara 56'
60' P. Sammarco
65' J. Akpa Akpro
A. Conte 69'
70' ↓ D. Oyegoke ↑T. Suslov
E. Elmas 72'
↓ Alisson Santos ↑R. Lukaku 73'
↓ S. Lobotka ↑B. Gilmour 73'
75' T. Suslov
↓ A. Vergara ↑Giovane 78'
↓ M. Politano ↑P. Mazzocchi 78'
82' A. Harroui
82' ↓ A. Harroui ↑T. Slotsager
82' ↓ J. Akpa Akpro ↑C. Niasse
Juan Jesus 90'
R. Lukaku 90'+6
R. Lukaku 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Hellas Verona
Goalkeepers
Lorenzo Montipò 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Victor Nelsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armel Bella-Kotchap
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Andrias Edmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Daniel Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Abdou Harroui
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Roberto Gagliardini 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Domagoj Bradarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Kieron Bowie 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Amin Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
BENCH
Simone Perilli 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Martin Frese
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tobias Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fallou Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Valentini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheikh Niasse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomáš Suslov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ioan Vermesan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Alex Meret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sam Beukema 
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
101
Passes
10
Duels
Juan Jesus 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
42%
Duel Win %
Alessandro Buongiorno
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Matteo Politano
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Eljif Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanislav Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Leonardo Spinazzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Forwards
Antonio Vergara 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Alisson Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Rasmus Højlund
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Vanja Milinković-Savić
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikita Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mathías Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gutiérrez
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pasquale Mazzocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Billy Gilmour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vincenzo Prisco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romelu Lukaku 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Giovane 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
18
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | Napoli | 2 - 2 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 12/01/2025 | Napoli | 2 - 0 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 18/08/2024 | Hellas Verona | 3 - 0 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 04/02/2024 | Napoli | 2 - 1 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 21/10/2023 | Hellas Verona | 1 - 3 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 15/04/2023 | Napoli | 0 - 0 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 15/08/2022 | Hellas Verona | 2 - 5 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 13/03/2022 | Hellas Verona | 1 - 2 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 07/11/2021 | Napoli | 1 - 1 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 23/05/2021 | Napoli | 1 - 1 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
07/01/2026
12/01/2025
18/08/2024
04/02/2024
21/10/2023
15/04/2023
15/08/2022
13/03/2022
07/11/2021
23/05/2021
Hellas Verona Win
Napoli Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 27 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +24
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 27 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -18
P: 27 GD: -24
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -18
P: 27 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lukaku at the Death: Napoli Edge Heroic Hellas
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. A gritty, last-gasp victory that cements Napoli's Champions League credentials while leaving rock-bottom Verona staring into the abyss of relegation.
The Opening Act
Napoli flew out of the blocks at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, silencing the home crowd within two minutes. A sharp delivery from A. Vergara found R. Hojlund, who clinically dispatched the opener. Despite the early setback, Hellas Verona refused to fold. They faced a Napoli side that dominated possession (65%), yet the visitors struggled to kill the match off. Much of this was down to the massive Stakes of the relegation battle; Verona defended with their lives, spearheaded by a masterclass from Andrias Edmundsson. The defender was everywhere, neutralizing attacks and keeping the basement boys within touching distance of an improbable result throughout a tense first half.
The Pivot
The match tilted on its axis in the 65th minute. Against the run of play, J. Akpa Akpro found the net, turning the stadium into a cauldron of noise and hope. This equaliser shifted the Balance of the contest, forcing Napoli to abandon their patient buildup for a more direct approach. The Intensity spiked as both sides traded blows, but the tactical shift from the Napoli bench proved decisive. The introduction of R. Lukaku in the 73rd minute added a physical dimension that the tiring Verona defence simply could not handle. The home side retreated deeper, desperately trying to cling to a vital point that would have boosted their survival hopes significantly.
Resolution
Just as it looked like Verona would secure a famous draw, the Upset Factor was extinguished in the 90th minute. R. Lukaku lived up to his reputation, finding the back of the net in the sixth minute of stoppage time. It was a cruel blow for the hosts, who had matched the giants for grit if not for sheer quality. While Andrias Edmundsson deservedly took the man-of-the-match honours for his defensive heroics, the three points headed south to Naples. This result keeps Napoli firmly in the Champions League places, while Verona remains nine points adrift of safety, their survival hopes fading with every passing week after such a heartbreaking finish.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Andrias Edmundsson?
Actually, Romelu Lukaku scored the dramatic 90th-minute winner; Edmundsson was the defensive standout who nearly secured a point for Verona with his MOTM display.
How did substitute Andrias Edmundsson change the game?
Edmundsson actually started the match; it was substitute Romelu Lukaku who changed the game by scoring the winning goal after coming off the bench.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Top-Three Ambition vs Bottom-Table Desperation
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. This is a classic mismatch where Napoli's elite quality meets Verona's desperate fight for survival in a high-stakes encounter.
The Setup
The atmosphere at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi will be electric yet anxious as Verona faces a must-win scenario. Rooted to 20th place, the hosts suffer from a Form rating that reflects just one home win all season. In contrast, Napoli arrives as the third-best team in the land, boasting world-class Stars like S. McTominay and R. Højlund. While the Stakes are massive for the relegation battle, the Balance of the match heavily favors the visitors, who have proven themselves to be clinical away specialists.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will be the primary theater of war, where Roberto Gagliardini must try to disrupt the creative flow of Napoli's Alisson Santos. If Gagliardini can break the lines, Verona might find a foothold, but Napoli's defensive wall, anchored by A. Buongiorno, has been largely impenetrable for bottom-half sides this term.
Our Prediction
Our take is a professional performance from the visitors. We expect Napoli to secure a 2-0 victory, controlling the tempo from the whistle. Despite the heroics expected from Lorenzo Montipò in the Verona goal, the sheer weight of Napoli’s attacking talent will eventually break the hosts' resolve as they push forward in desperation.