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Serie A | Sat 17 Oct, 14:00

Venezia v Napoli Stats

Data last updated: Fri 16 Oct 2026, 13:35 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Napoli visits Venezia in a Serie A clash where the away side holds a clear advantage in form and quality. Napoli sits comfortably in the top half with 10 points, while Venezia is anchored at the bottom without any points. Napoli's attacking efficiency and defensive solidity contrast sharply with Venezia's struggles, making this a tactical mismatch. Napoli's ability to control possession and create high-quality chances should be decisive, while Venezia's defensive vulnerabilities and lack of recent success add pressure in this early-season encounter.

BT4Y best bet

Napoli to Win

  • Napoli has a 70% to win, with positive value at 1.7 .
  • Venezia has yet to earn points this season, conceding 2.8 goals per game on average.
  • Napoli averages 1.6 goals scored and concedes just 1.2 per match, showing balanced strength.
  • Both teams have a 60% rate for Over 2.5 goals and BTTS, indicating attacking intent.
  • Napoli's top players like C. De Bruyne contribute significantly to shots and goal threat.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

Napoli's strong of 70% reflects their superior recent form, attacking output, and defensive stability compared to Venezia. The away side's ability to generate more shots and shots on target, combined with Venezia's defensive frailties and zero points so far, supports the likelihood of a Napoli win. The positive of 11.2% at 1.7 confirms this is a sound selection. Napoli's balanced attack and defense, plus Venezia's struggles, create a clear football rationale for backing Napoli to win.

Model Chance70% model chance vs 58.8% implied (+11.2 pts)
Strong positive
Value Edge70% model chance vs 58.8% implied (+11.2 pts)
Strong positive
Recent FormNapoli 7 points vs Venezia 0 points
Strong positive
Goals For/AgainstNapoli 1.6/1.2 vs Venezia 1/2.8
Strong positive
Shots & SOTNapoli 15 shots, 5 SOT avg vs Venezia 14 shots, 3.8 SOT
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Napoli's superior form and attacking balance make them the clear favorite to win this fixture. Their ability to create and convert chances, combined with Venezia's defensive struggles and lack of points, points to a controlled Napoli victory. Napoli's tactical discipline and quality on the ball should overcome Venezia's home challenge.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome

“Napoli's consistent attacking threat and defensive organization give them a strong edge over a struggling Venezia side. Their ability to control the game tempo and exploit defensive gaps will be key in securing the win.”

Key Data Signals

Napoli to Win evidence

Napoli has a 70% to win, with positive value at 1.7 .

Venezia has yet to earn points this season, conceding 2.8 goals per game on average.

Napoli averages 1.6 goals scored and concedes just 1.2 per match, showing balanced strength.

Both teams have a 60% rate for Over 2.5 goals and BTTS, indicating attacking intent.

What To Watch In The Data

Napoli to Win notes

  • Over the last four head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 1.25, relatively low.
  • However, both teams' current 60% Over 2.5 goals rates suggest an uptick in attacking tempo this season, indicating a potential for more open play and goal-scoring opportunities in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Venezia1
Avg goals scored
Napoli1.6
Venezia2.8
Avg goals conceded
Napoli1.2
Venezia60%
BTTS rate
Napoli60%
Venezia60%
Over 2.5 goals
Napoli60%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 59% · edge +14.5 pts
1.7
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 57%
2.1
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 65%
1.22
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 47%
1.73
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 29%
2.75
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 31%
2.05
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Both teams show a 60% rate for Over 2.5 goals and BTTS, suggesting an open game with attacking intent. Napoli's average of 1.6 goals per game and Venezia's defensive concessions support the likelihood of multiple goals and both teams scoring, aligning with the attacking profiles of both sides.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickNapoli to WinBetUK guide price · Model 70% vs implied 59% · edge +11.2 pts
1.7
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 73%
1.7
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 68%
1.82
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Napoli Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.42
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Over 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · model 67%
1.73
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 47%
1.73
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The 70% for Napoli to Win sits against roughly 58.8% implied by the current price (+11.2 pts). Napoli have the stronger recent points return, taking 7 points from the sample compared with 0 for Venezia.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Venezia

LLLLL
Last 50W 0D 5L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 6L
12 Oct 2026A Atalanta1-3
19 Sep 2026H Lazio0-2
11 Sep 2026H Fiorentina2-4
06 Sep 2026A Frosinone2-3
28 Aug 2026A AC Milan0-2

Napoli

WDWLL
Last 52W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 1D 2L
10 Oct 2026H Frosinone3-0
20 Sep 2026A Fiorentina1-1
13 Sep 2026H Bologna1-0
05 Sep 2026A Inter2-3
30 Aug 2026H Como1-2
Market aligned with main pickNapoli to WinBetUK guide price · Model 70% vs implied 59% · edge +11.2 pts
1.7
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Napoli Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.42
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 84%
1.18
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Napoli's recent form shows 7 points gained with a solid defensive record, contrasting with Venezia's zero points and high goals conceded. This form disparity underlines Napoli's momentum and , reinforcing their likelihood to control the match and secure victory.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Venezia Over 2.5
60%Napoli Over 2.5
1.25H2H avg goals
Over the last four head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 1.25, relatively low. However, both teams' current 60% Over 2.5 goals rates suggest an uptick in attacking tempo this season, indicating a potential for more open play and goal-scoring opportunities in this fixture.

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