Serie A Regular Season - 19
Napoli 2 - 2 FT Hellas Verona
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Frese (C. Niasse) 16'
G. Orban 27'
Gift Orban 28'
HT
Domagoj Bradarić 52'
54' ↓ M. Gutierrez ↑L. Spinazzola
54' S. McTominay (N. Lang)
62' ↓ E. Elmas ↑L. Marianucci
↓ A. Sarr ↑Giovane 64'
75' Rasmus Højlund
76' ↓ N. Lang ↑L. Lucca
↓ D. Bradaric ↑V. Nelsson 78'
82' G. Di Lorenzo (L. Marianucci)
↓ C. Niasse ↑S. Serdar 86'
↓ G. Orban ↑D. Mosquera 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
V. Milinkovic-Savic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Di Lorenzo 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
A. Rrahmani 
MAGNET
139
Activity
139
Activity
130
Passes
9
Duels
A. Buongiorno 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Midfielders
M. Politano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lobotka
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
104
Passes
6
Duels
S. McTominay 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
54
Entry
Forwards
E. Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
N. Lang 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
R. Hojlund 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
BENCH
A. Meret 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Marianucci 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
7
Rating
L. Spinazzola 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
V. Prisco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. De Chiara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Verona
Goalkeepers
L. Montipo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
U. Nunez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Bella-Kotchap
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Valentini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Bradaric
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
C. Niasse
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
R. Gagliardini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bernede
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
M. Frese
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
S. Perilli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Nelsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Santiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Serdar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Kastanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Harroui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al Musrati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Napoli Win
Hellas Verona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +17
P: 19 GD: +13
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +10
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: -6
P: 19 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -14
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Napoli Fight Back as Verona Stun the Maradona
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 98/100. Napoli's late surge salvaged a point in a match where their title credentials were sternly tested by a resilient, relegation-threatened Verona side.
Verona's First-Half Clinical Edge
The match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona began with a scripted dominance from Napoli, who controlled possession with a commanding 70% share. However, possession without penetration proved costly as Verona executed a masterclass in counter-attacking football. M. Frese opened the scoring in the 16th minute, ghosting behind the defence to finish a precise delivery from Cheikh Niasse. The pressure mounted on the hosts when Nicolás Valentini was involved in a sequence that led to a VAR-confirmed penalty in the 25th minute. G. Orban clinicaly dispatched the spot-kick two minutes later, silencing the home crowd and leaving the title contenders facing a daunting two-goal deficit early on.
McTominay Ignites the Resurgence
The second half saw a tactical shift as the hosts injected more directness into their play. An Intensity rating of 90 reflects the relentless tempo Napoli established to claw their way back. The breakthrough arrived in the 54th minute when Scott McTominay found the net following clever work from N. Lang. The momentum seemed to have fully swung when Rasmus Højlund thought he had levelled the match in the 75th minute, only for VAR to intervene and cancel the goal for offside. This moment was a significant test of Napoli's resolve, as the Balance of the match teetered between a heroic comeback and a demoralising home defeat against the league's 19th-placed team.
Captain Di Lorenzo Rescues a Point
With the Stakes reaching a fever pitch, Napoli’s persistence finally paid off in the 82nd minute. Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo rose to the occasion, finishing a chance created by substitute L. Marianucci to restore parity. A combined barrage of 26 shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery in the final stages, yet Verona held firm to secure a precious point for their survival hopes. While the Upset Factor remained high for much of the evening, the draw leaves Napoli frustrated, having dropped points in the title race despite their statistical dominance. For Verona, this result acts as a massive morale booster in their desperate fight against the drop.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR confirmed Verona's first-half penalty and later denied Rasmus Højlund a crucial equalising goal in the 75th minute.
How did Napoli complete the comeback from behind?
McTominay scored early in the second half before Di Lorenzo secured the draw in the 82nd minute.
What does this mean for Napoli's season?
It is a setback in the title race, as Napoli failed to beat a team in the relegation zone.
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.
High-Flyers Meet a Wall of Desperation
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 56/100. While Napoli hunt the summit, for basement-dwelling Verona, every blade of grass at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is a battleground for survival.
The Setup
The gulf in class entering this fixture is cavernous. Napoli sits 3rd in the table, fueled by a Form rating that reflects their status as genuine contenders. Meanwhile, Verona arrives in Naples rooted to the bottom of Serie A. The Stakes are polarized: Napoli fights for glory, while Verona fights for their top-flight life. With a Balance score skewed heavily toward the hosts, the visitors must overcome a 41-goal defensive deficit that has plagued their season. For the Neapolitans, utilizing their elite Stars will be key to dismantling a side that has managed only two wins all year.
Key Battle
This match pits Napoli’s intricate offensive machinery against Verona’s desperate defensive unit. Without individual standouts for the visitors, the battle will be won or lost in the wide areas. A. Buongiorno and the home backline will likely face little threat, allowing the midfield to push high and suffocate a Verona side that often struggles to transition out of their own third.
Our Prediction
The game script points toward a professional, dominant display from the hosts. Napoli will likely break the deadlock early through the clinical finishing of R. Højlund, forcing Verona to abandon their defensive shell. Once the game opens up, the technical superiority of S. McTominay should dictate the tempo. A 3-0 victory for Napoli feels inevitable as they maintain pressure on the leaders, leaving Verona further adrift at the foot of the table.