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AS Roma vs. SSC Napoli
There is a very special match in Serie A coming up this weekend. AS Roma receives SSC Napoli in the “Derby del Sole”. In this heated match, Roma are the underdogs. The Romans are individually less well-staffed than the Neapolitans and have been anything but brilliant lately. That is why the men from the capital are only in fourth place in the table. Mourinho’s legionnaires have recently suffered two defeats in a row.
For Napoli, everything is currently going according to plan. The Vesuvian city is currently beside itself and can hardly believe that its Azzurri have won each of their eight Serie A games so far. That’s why the Partenopei are top of the table and have every reason to dream of the Scudetto. Find out more about this Italian classic in our AS Roma vs Napoli tip
AS Roma – Napoli Info
– Date & Time: 24/10/2021, at 18:00.
– Venue: Rome, Stadio Olimpico (72.698 spectators)
– Competition: Serie A, Matchday 9
– TV broadcast: DAZN
AS Roma Form & Balance Check
Rome are lacking some confidence at the moment. After the very bitter defeat at the record champion Juventus Turin, the players from the eternal city also had to admit defeat against Bodo/Glimt. It was no ordinary defeat, however, but Roma were dismantled by the skin of their teeth. To be fair, however, it must be mentioned that Mourinho hardly played any regular players and the team could be anything but well-rehearsed. Nevertheless, Roma’s form curve is pointing steeply downwards after two defeats in a row.
Big problems against top teams
Although AS Roma are fourth in the table, they have so far lost to all the top teams they have played. The hopes of the Tifosi of the Giallorossi are therefore limited. Especially as SSC Napoli have even beaten Juventus Torino this season. Therefore, we believe that the Romans will have to take the next defeat against SSC Napoli.
AS Roma facts & analysis
– They are currently in fourth place in the table
– Roma recently conceded two defeats in a row
– The Giallorossi have yet to win a game against a top team
Napoli Form & Balance Check
As mentioned at the beginning, there is currently a euphoric atmosphere around Calcio Napoli. The fans of the Azzurri have every right to hope for the Scudetto, given their eight wins from eight games. The Partenopei are two points ahead of second-placed AC Milan. Their self-confidence could not be better at the moment. The 3-0 victory over Legia Warsaw in the Europa League underpins the Neapolitans’ form. Whether they can also play to nil against Roma, however, is still written in the stars.
Osimhen
Victor Osimhen is in incredibly good form at the moment. He is currently gold-plating every chance that comes his way and led his side to an important 1-0 win in their recent Serie A match against FC Torino. The Nigerian has scored five times in Serie A so far, making him the most prolific Neapolitan. In addition, he has scored four goals in the Europa League. Since the 1.85-metre tall striker can be relied on at the moment, we believe he will also score against Roma.
Napoli facts & analysis
– They are currently in first place in the table.
– Napoli have won all of their first eight league matches
– They won their last match 3-0 against Legia Warsaw
Predicted line-up – last update on 22 October 2021
Roma operate in a 4-2-3-1 formation under the management of Jose Mourinho. We believe that the same starting formation as against Juventus Turin will start. In addition, we suspect that the Neapolitans will shape the game and Roma, in their current condition, will rely more on counterattacks.
We expect Calcio Napoli to play in their usual 4-2-3-1 system. This tactical alignment has proven itself in the first league games, so we don’t think coach Spalletti will change anything. Napoli could nominally start with the same starting line-up as against FC Torino in the last league match.
AS Roma vs Napoli direct comparison & stats
Of the last 20 encounters, Roma have won eight, the two sides have drawn twice and the Neapolitans have emerged victorious on ten occasions. However, Roma have recently suffered three defeats in a row against the Azzurri. We believe Napoli will extend this winning streak on Sunday.
– SSC Napoli have not lost any of their last 11 away matches.
– On average AS Roma score 0.8 goals against SSC Napoli and SSC Napoli score 2.6 goals against AS Roma
– When AS Roma lead 1-0 in home games, they win 95% of them
