Napoli vs Venezia: Napoli begin their Serie A 2021-22 campaign at home as they welcome newly promoted, Venezia on Monday for the season opener.
Match Details:
Teams: Napoli vs Venezia
Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli
Date: Monday 23rd August, 2021
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sscnapoli.it/
Preview
Napoli faces newly promoted side, Venezia in the Serie A opening match on Monday as they look to continue last season’s great form.
The Napoli side finished 5th last season and narrowly missed out on Champions League football by a mere point.
Spaletti’s men had a brilliant pre-season winning all their matches and head into the season with confidence.
📸 Snaps from this afternoon’s workout
💙 #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/7i5lJqdZX7
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) August 20, 2021
Last season’s final day draw against Verona ensured they missed out on UCL football but they are still a very potent and strong side to get back to the top.
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On the other hand, Venezia eye a super start to the top flight campaign as they gained promotion via a 2-1 aggregate win over Citadella in the play-off final.
Venezia finished 5th in the Serie B with 59 points from 38 matches last season and will aim to keep the good form going.
Napoli è un posto meraviglioso. È un piacere iniziare qui il nostro viaggio.#ArancioNeroVerde 🟠⚫️🟢 pic.twitter.com/USRh6o1IfX
— Venezia FC (@VeneziaFC_IT) August 21, 2021
The newly promoted side recently faced Frosinone in the Coppa Italia, where it finished 1-1 in regulation time but Venezia won 8-7 on penalties.
The sides from Naples are yet to beat Venezia in any competition. Hence, we expect a close affair.
Form Guide
Napoli: DWWWW
Venezia: WDWDW
Last Matches of both teams:
Napoli 2-1 Ascoli
Venezia 1(8) -1(7) Frosinone (Coppa Italia)
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Napoli vs Venezia in India?
The match can be live streamed on the JioTV App.
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Team News
Cioffo is out for the home side due to Covid-19 while Demme, Mertens are ruled out due to injury.
Venezia has no injury concerns but instead have 4 players ruled out due to suspension from last season.
Mazzocchi, Aramu, Modolo and Vacca are the ones out of this clash for the visitors.
Napoli possible 11:
Meret, Di Lorenzo, Manolas, Koulibaly, Rui, Fabián, Lobotka, Zielinski, Politano, Insigne and Osimhen
Venezia possible 11:
Maenpaa, Schnegg, Ceccaroni, Caldara, Ebuehi, Heymans, Peretz, Fiordilino, Johnsen, Di Mariano and Forte
Prediction: Napoli 3-0 Venezia
Napoli head into the season opener in stunning form and we expect them to open their campaign with a victory against the newly promoted side.
Venezia will be without 4 players due to suspension and they are a vital part of the squad.
The return will not feel sweet for Venezia given they face an inform Napoli.
Players to watch out for: Insigne, Osimhen Di Mariano and Forte.
