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Seria A: Napoli vs Sassuolo preview

Kick off: Saturday, 16 January @19:45 GMT

Venue: Stadio San Paolo (Naples)

Live Stream: fuboTV (US), bet365 (non-US)

Head to head record

Sassuolo vs Napoli 2-1 (2015/2016 Serie A)
Napoli vs Sassuolo 2-0 (2014/2015 Serie A)
Sassuolo vs Napoli 0-1 (2014/2015 Serie A)
Sassuolo vs Napoli 0-2 (2013/2014 Serie A)
Napoli vs Sassuolo 1-1 (2013/2014 Serie A)

Napoli vs Sassuolo prediction

Napoli climbed to the top of the Serie A with a smashing victory against Frosione last weekend (5-1) and now awaits Sassuolo hoping to secure the leading position with another victory. Sassuolo, on the other hand would want to repeat the success from their previous encounter at Mapei Stadium earlier this season.

Napoli want to continue their amazing home run

Napoli boast a 5-1-0 record in previous six matches in all competitions, with more than 3 scored goals per game on average in this period. The players are filled with confidence and await the upcoming clash in high spirits. Their recent run of result got them sitting in the 1st place in the Serie A, and proved once more that Gli Azzurri are among the main candidates for the Scudetto this term. The Partenopei are still undefeated on home ground this season, with an almost flawless run (W7 D2). Their rock-solid defense concede less than a goal per game at Stadio San Paolo this season, while the attackers scored 18 times in previous 9 home games in the league. The leading goal scorer of the Serie A, Gonzalo Higuain (18), is playing in incredible form and has full support from Lorenzo Insigne (8) and Marek Hamsik (4). If we add Jose Callejon to the equation, it is obvious that Maurizio Sarri’s side are big favorites in the forthcoming clash, and nothing but a win would satisfy the fans.

Maurizio Sarri has almost the entire team at his disposal, since Jonathan De Guzman is the only one with injury issues, while Juan Camilo Zuniga will most certainly leave the club soon.

Can they be so lucky two times in a row?

Sassuolo recorded a lucky triumph against Inter last Sunday (1-0), having been awarded with a late penalty, thus ending their impressive first half of the season in a remarkable manner. I Neroverdi sit on the 6th place in the Serie A and still have realistic possibility to fight for a place in European competitions. Eusebio Di Francesco’s side are on a three-game undefeated run in away matches, and will fight to continue the streak. It is a well-known fact that Sassuolo managed to snatch at least a point from most of the top-flight teams in the league so far, Napoli being one of them (2-1). The Black-and-Greens have one of the best defenses in the Serie A, having conceded only 17 times, 9 on their travels. Even though they are a tough nut to crack, i Neroverdi boast a 1-1-3 record against Maurizio Sarri’s charges. Sassuolo scored a single goal during their two visits to Naples, they are still to achieve a triumph at San Paolo and, judging by the current form of the Partenopei, it will be a difficult task.

The Black-and-Greens will be without the likes of Paolo Cannavaro and Domenico Berardi, who are both serving their suspensions, while Emanuele Terranova is in the recovery room.

Quick facts

  • Napoli scored 3 goals per game on average in last six encounters
  • The Partenopei boast a 3-1-1 record against Sassuolo
  • Maurizio Sarri’s men are undefeated on home turf this term
  • Sassuolo are on a three-game undefeated run on their travels
  • The Neroverdi recorded a 2-1 win over Napoli in the reverse fixture

Napoli vs Sassuolo betting tip

Napoli are in tremendous form this term and it seems that the Scudetto is finally a realistic aim. I expect a difficult match, but, even though Sassuolo proved to be a worthy opponent in clashes against the top-flight teams, I believe this time Maurizio Sarri’s side will record a win.

Tip: Napoli/Napoli

Odds: 1.85 (6/7) @Unibet

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