Match Details
The upcoming match between Napoli and Salernitana is scheduled to take place on January 13, 2024, at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. It is a Serie A fixture in the Regular Season – Matchday 20. The odds for this match are as follows: Napoli – Local Winner (1.37), Draw (5.59), Salernitana – Away Winner (9.20).
Head-to-Head Comparison
Napoli and Salernitana have faced each other four times in recent years, with Napoli emerging victorious in three of those encounters. In their most recent meeting on April 11, 2023, Napoli secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Salernitana.
When analyzing their head-to-head history, it becomes evident that goals are not in short supply when these teams clash. In fact, three or more goals have been scored in three out of their four previous meetings.
Team Form: Napoli
Napoli’s recent performances have been inconsistent, winning two matches out of their last six across all competitions. They suffered a heavy defeat against Frosinone and struggled to find the back of the net against Monza and Torino.
In Serie A, Napoli currently sits in ninth position with 28 points from 19 matches played. Their goal difference stands at +4 after scoring 28 goals and conceding 24.
Their most recent match was against Torino in Serie A where they suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat away from home.
Team Form: Salernitana
Salernitana has endured a challenging season so far and finds themselves rooted to the bottom of the Serie A table. With just two wins from their last six matches across all competitions, they have struggled to find consistent form.
In away matches, Salernitana has won only one out of their nine fixtures in Serie A this season. They have scored six goals and conceded 18 in those matches.
Their most recent match was against Juventus, where they put up a fight but ultimately fell short, losing 2-1 at home.
Key Players
For Napoli, Victor Osimhen has been in fine form this season, scoring eight goals and providing two assists. His pace and clinical finishing make him a constant threat to opposition defenses. Another player to watch is Matteo Politano, who has contributed six goals and three assists so far.
Salernitana will be relying on the experience of Antonio Candreva, who has five goals and four assists to his name this season. His creativity and ability to unlock defenses will be crucial for Salernitana’s chances. Boulaye Dia is another player worth noting with four goals to his credit.
Statistical Insights
Napoli’s recent defensive struggles are evident from their last six matches across all competitions, where they have conceded ten goals while only managing to score four themselves. Their inconsistency in front of goal is reflected in their league position.
Salernitana’s away form has been a cause for concern this season, with just one win from nine matches played on the road. They have struggled defensively as well, conceding 18 goals in those fixtures.
Prediction: Napoli 3 – 1 Salernitana
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent performances and statistical insights, it is predicted that Napoli will emerge victorious with a scoreline of 3-1 against Salernitana. However, it should be noted that football can be unpredictable, and anything can happen on match day.
