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Venezia hosts Napoli amid Serie A struggles

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Venezia hosts Napoli amid Serie A struggles
Summary

Venezia faces Napoli today at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo in Venice at 15:00 CET, marking Davide Nicola's debut as Venezia's head coach. Venezia is currently at the bottom of Serie A with no points after six consecutive losses, while Napoli aims to bounce back from a recent 3-1 loss against Villarreal in the Champions League. Napoli's lineup features Lorenzo Lucca and Sam Beukema as key starters, with several players sidelined due to injuries, including Alessandro Buongiorno and David Neres. Venezia will employ a 3-5-2 formation to address their ongoing struggles in the league, attempting to secure their first points of the season against a Napoli side that has had its worst start in 17 years.

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  • •Match scheduled for 15:00 CET at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.
  • •Venezia is last in Serie A with six losses.
  • •Napoli's recent form includes a Champions League defeat.
  • •Nicola makes his debut as Venezia's head coach.
  • •Venezia expected to use a 3-5-2 formation.
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Lorenzo Lucca and Sam Beukema are set to start for Napoli as Davide Nicola takes charge of Venezia for the first time.It kicks off at 15:00 CET [14:00 BST] at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo in Venice.Vene...

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