Roma will be aiming to silence the San Paolo crowd when they travel to Naples to take on Napoli in Sunday’s high profile Serie A clash.
The Giallorossi are currently six points adrift of the hosts in seventh place, but have come out on top in each of the last two visits to this ground.
Latest Odds
With five victories to their name in the last six fixtures, they are on offer at 33/10 (4.30) with 888Sport to close the gap with a big win in this one.
However, Carlo Ancelotti’s men have won all five of their home games in all competitions this campaign and are 3/4 (1.75) favourites to maintain that record with another victory.
GettyJust one of the last 14 encounters between this pair has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 14/5 (3.80) available on this one finishing up all square.
Team News
Vlad Chiriches, Simone Verdi and Amin Younes are all long term injury absentees for Napoli, while Lorenzo Insigne will face a late fitness test after picking up a knock in Wedesnday’s Champions League draw with Paris Saint-Germain.
Javier Pastore is a doubt for Roma due to a muscular problem, joining Diego Perotti, Justin Kluivert and Rick Karsdorp on the sidelines.
In form Partenopei
With five wins from five in front of their own fans this season, the Partenopei’s home record now reads nine victories and one draw since a 4-2 defeat against this opposition back in March.
On current form, they will certainly feel confident of exacting revenge against Eusebio Di Francesco’s team, who have made their worst start to a league season since 2012.
The Romans were beaten for the third time in just nine Serie A games against SPAL last weekend, and have lost three out of four away games in all competitions.
Predictions
All in all, those 3/4 (1.75) odds look like solid value on Napoli extending their 100 per cent home record with another victory here.
Napoli to win at 3/4 (1.75) for a 3pt stake with 888Sport
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