ltalian Serie A Preview -- Napoli vs AS Roma

 

 

Pick:1x2   Draw @3.60

AH   AS Roma (+0.5) @2.01

 

Analysis:

The outcome of Monday's Derby del Sole between championship hopefuls Napoli and a resurgent Roma might have significant implications for both teams.

 

Napoli

Last week's setback at home to a courageous Fiorentina team in Naples extended up that gap, and despite goals from Dries Mertens and the in-form Victor Osimhen in the second half, they were defeated 3-2 by the Tuscans. Despite their high position in the standings, Napoli has lost eight of their ten games in all competitions this season, and they have only lost more home games in a single season once before.

 

AS Roma

Roma has taken on the mantle of Serie A's 'unbeatables' in recent weeks, as they are the first side in the top level to go 11 games without losing. During that time, they won seven times, including the derby against Lazio and at home against Atalanta. In six of the league's 11 undefeated matches, the squad has preserved a clean sheet.

 

Prediction

Both Napoli and Roma have won two of their past six Serie A meetings in Naples, implying that nothing has separated them recently. Over three goals were scored on average in those games.