Napoli vs Atalanta
Napoli have a backline crisis ahead of a tough match against Atalanta. The condition is very detrimental because they will face a team buried in Serie A. Therefore, San Paolo’s public support will be a crucial factor when the match is held.
Napoli actually keep a positive chart ahead of tomorrow’s duel which is 6 matches in a row without losing, 3 wins. This statistic was successfully claimed after Sunday (27/10) and then drew 1-1 at home to SPAL 2013. The problem is, Kevin Malcuit suffered an injury in this match, following Mario Rui, Nikola Maksimovic, Elseid Hysaj, and Krostas Manolas who were first sprawled.
In the stronghold of the enemy, Atalanta is in high motivation after defeating Udinese with a landslide score. Unmitigated they won 7-1 in that match utilizing brace Josip Ilicic (21 ‘, 43’) and the hat trick of Luis Fernando Muriel Froto (35P ‘, 47’ and 75P ‘). These results also helped them become the most productive team in Serie A with a collection of 28 goals, winning 8 goals from Inter Milan in second place. They sit at number 3 with 20 points, three points behind Napoli below.
Appearing at San Paolo is predicted to not have too much impact on La Dea. The reason is, they always won during the last two visits there with identical scores, 1-2. Don’t forget, they are also contestants with the best away record of the season with 4 wins and 1 draw, aka never lost, scoring 14 goals and conceding 7 times. On the one hand, Napoli have already fallen at San Paolo this season, namely when entertaining Cagliari, while the remaining 3 managed to come out as winners.
Such high productivity figures and sweet notes at San Paolo certainly make Atalanta even more confident. This condition was welcomed by the back line crisis experienced by Napoli. Next, Gian Piero Gasperini must be able to guide his students to win the match tomorrow.
Our Prediction: Over 2.5
Odds: 1.45