Match Details
The match between Salernitana and Napoli is scheduled to take place on November 4, 2023, at Stadio Arechi. It is a Serie A regular season match, with Napoli being the clear favorites with odds of 1.44.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Salernitana and Napoli have faced each other four times in recent years. Napoli has been dominant in these encounters, winning three matches and drawing one. Salernitana has struggled to find the back of the net against Napoli, scoring only one goal in their previous four meetings. Furthermore, three out of four matches have seen three or more goals being scored.
Team Form: Salernitana
Salernitana has been struggling recently, having won only one out of their last six matches in all competitions. Their league form has been particularly poor as they currently sit at the bottom of the Serie A table with just four points from ten matches. In their most recent match in the Coppa Italia, however, they showed some signs of improvement by defeating Sampdoria 4-0.
Team Form: Napoli
Napoli’s form has been mixed lately, with three wins and two losses in their last six matches across all competitions. They are currently placed fifth in the Serie A standings with 18 points from ten games. In their most recent league match against AC Milan, they secured a hard-fought draw with a scoreline of 2-2.
Key Players
For Salernitana, Jovane Cabral and Antonio Candreva have been standout performers this season. Cabral has scored two goals so far and will be crucial for Salernitana’s attacking threat against Napoli. Candreva’s experience and creativity will be essential in creating scoring opportunities.
Napoli will heavily rely on the goal-scoring prowess of Victor Osimhen, who has already found the back of the net six times this season. His speed and clinical finishing make him a constant threat to opposition defenses. Additionally, Matteo Politano’s contributions as both a scorer and provider cannot be overlooked.
Statistical Insights
Salernitana has struggled defensively this season, conceding 20 goals in just ten league matches. Their lack of defensive solidity could be exploited by Napoli’s attacking prowess.
On the other hand, Napoli has been impressive in front of goal, scoring 22 goals in their ten league matches. Their attacking threat is further emphasized by their ability to score three or more goals in five out of their last six away matches.
Prediction: Salernitana 0 – 3 Napoli
Considering Salernitana’s poor form and defensive vulnerabilities, it is expected that Napoli will dominate this match. With their strong attacking lineup led by Osimhen and Politano, they should have no trouble finding the back of the net multiple times. Therefore, our prediction for this match is a comfortable victory for Napoli with a scoreline of 3-0.
