Hellas Verona hosted Napoli today in the third game of match week 27. Verona were chasing an upset result against Napoli. This came as they were winless in their last five games with only one draw. However, their hopes of going so were dashed quickly. It would take Napoli only two minutes to break the dreadlock.

They did so on their first chance of the game through a header with Rasmus Hojlund. This came as he held play up to allow Matteo Politano to cross it in to Antonio Vergara. Vergara then played the ball to Hojlund who put the ball over the keeper to the left post to give Napoli the lead.

Napoli would continue the attacking pressure on for the rest of the first half. However, they failed to create any real big chances to score from. Meanwhile Verona slowly worked themselves into the game at home, having some minor attacks, but not creating any big chances. The second half would be much of the same with Napoli having the better of the chances.

However, Hellas Verona slowly and slowly worked themselves more into this game. This came to a head in the 64th minute when Verona won a corner. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro would find the ball at the edge of the box after a headed clearance. He would hit the ball first time on the half volley and after a deflection he would find the back of the net to equalise for Verona.

But, the game was not over there as Napoli went back on the attack to look for a winner. It seemed that they weren’t going to find one getting locked out of Verona’s goal until the 94th minute. Then, Napoli took a corner short, which led to a low cross from Giovane Nascimento which Romelu Lukaku tucked away with the last kick of the game.

Player Ratings:

The Best

Rasmus Hojlund -7.5: Rasmus Hojlund was a standout player for Napoli today from kickoff. Hojlund scored in the second minute and was key in buildup holding up the play for the full 90.

Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro – 7: Akpa Akpro was key in the midfield for Verona today as he looked to control play through the middle. His goal was a well taken bonus to an already great performance.

Antonio Vergara – 6.5: Vergara started off the game well for Napoli assisting their goal in the second minute. He wouldn’t stop there however creating plenty of half chances but not being able to score.

The Worst

Kieron Bowie – 4.5: Bowie created very little in terms of offensive production for Verona today. Even when they where on the attack he did very little and he couldn’t hold up or create play as well as Amin Sarr did.

Stanislav Lobotka – 4: Lobotka looked invisible today in Napolis midfield as Elmas picked up most of the work. He had a couple of good moments but nothing to write home about, likely due to tired legs as he has played heavily for Napoli due to squad injuries.

Domagoj Bradaric – 4: Bradaric similar to Lobotka struggled to have a real effect on the game for Verona today. He started well but failed to build on it for the rest of the game, losing a hold of play and being dominated on the flank by Politano.

Inter Milan will host Genoa today as they look to bounce back from a tough loss in the Champions League to Bodo Glimt. Bodo Glimt beat Inter over both legs including a 2-1 win at the San Siro. However, Inter are still firing winning all over their last five league matches.

Meanwhile Genoa are looking to build on a big win against Torino last weekend. This came after Genoa went winless in their last three Serie A games, including losses to Napoli and Lazio. But, travelling to the San Siro to play Inter Milan or AC Milan is always a hard task.

The last time these two sides faced off was on the 15th of December in Genoa. Inter came out flying in that game with Yann Aurel Bisseck and Lautaro Martinez scoring in the first half. Genoa would claw a goal back in a boring second half but it wouldn’t be enough to earn any points.

Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan 3-5-2:

Hellas Verona are set to host Napoli this Saturday afternoon, as the season continues along. This comes as Verona are winless in their last five games, picking up only a singular draw in that time. This has left them sitting tied for last on points in Serie A with only 15 through the first 26 games.

However, they face no easy opponent with Napoli coming into town. Napoli are looking to bounce back from a slow patch being winless in their last three games. Antonio Conte will push his side to pickup all three points to get the season and Champions League qualification back on track.

Giovane Nascimento is set to return to his former side after leaving for Napoli in January. Giovane has already lit up the scene for Napoli with five assists so far, and will hope to do the same in Verona. However, he will likely have limited time to do so as he is expected to come off the bench.

Predicted Lineups

Hellas Verona 3-5-2