Match Overview
In this highly anticipated Serie A clash, Napoli will face off against AS Roma at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The match is scheduled to take place on November 24, 2024, and both teams will be eager to secure a victory. According to the odds, Napoli enters as the favorite with a winning probability of 1.81.
Historical Face-Off
Napoli and AS Roma have had several memorable encounters in recent years. In their most recent meeting earlier this year, they played out an exciting 2-2 draw in Serie A. Looking back further into their history reveals that AS Roma emerged victorious in their last home encounter with a convincing 2-0 win over Napoli.
When analyzing past clashes between these two sides, it’s worth noting that goals tend to feature prominently. Three or more goals were scored in three out of their five previous meetings.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Napoli has been performing well recently across various competitions. In their last six matches overall, they have won four games while losing just one and drawing another one. Their goal-scoring prowess has seen them find the back of the net eight times during this period while conceding only five goals.
Currently sitting at tenth position in Serie A standings with 53 points from 38 matches played so far, Napoli aims to climb higher up the table by securing all three points against AS Roma.
Their latest league fixture saw them play away against Inter Milan where they managed to earn a hard-fought point through a thrilling 1-1 draw.
Away Team’s Recent Form
AS Roma has experienced mixed fortunes lately when playing away from home grounds. Out of their last six away matches across all competitions, they secured victories twice but also suffered defeats on three occasions along with one draw.
In terms of goal-scoring, AS Roma has been relatively prolific away from home, finding the back of the net eight times in these six matches while conceding 12 goals.
Currently occupying sixth place in Serie A standings with 63 points from their 38 games played so far, AS Roma will be determined to improve their position by securing a positive result against Napoli.
Their most recent match was at home against Bologna where they suffered a disappointing 2-3 defeat despite putting up a strong fight.
Key Players Spotlight
For Napoli, Matteo Politano has been an influential figure in attack this season. With nine goals and six assists to his name across all competitions, he poses a constant threat to opposing defenses. Another player worth mentioning is Giovanni Di Lorenzo who has notched two goals and provided seven assists as a defender.
AS Roma’s Paulo Dybala stands out as their key player upfront. The Argentine forward has been on fire recently, scoring 16 goals and providing ten assists for his team. Additionally, Lorenzo Pellegrini’s contributions cannot be overlooked either; the midfielder has scored ten goals and assisted four others during this campaign.
Statistical Insights
Looking at both teams’ recent form suggests that there could be plenty of action in front of goal. In Napoli’s last six matches across all competitions, three or more total goals were recorded twice (50% occurrence). Similarly, AS Roma saw three or more total goals being scored in four out of their last six outings (66% occurrence).
Furthermore, when playing at home grounds this season in Serie A competition alone,Napoli have seen an average of over two total goals per game (24/19), indicating an attacking mindset when playing on familiar turf.
On the other hand,Away Team Analysis shows that AS Romahave also displayed offensive prowess on their travels, averaging 1.42 goals per game (27/19) in Serie A matches away from home.
Match Prediction: Napoli 2 – 1 AS Roma
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form and key players, it is expected that Napoli will emerge victorious with a narrow margin of victory. The match is likely to be closely contested, but Napoli’s strong performances at home and their attacking prowess should give them an edge over AS Roma.
