Prediction: Napoli vs Parma

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best odds: 11/8

Bookmaker: Unibet

After consecutive draws last week, reigning champions Napoli return to Stadio Maradona on Wednesday evening aiming to secure maximum points against Parma.

With the title race heating up, Antonio Conte’s men cannot afford another slip as they look to keep pace with the Milan clubs.

Napoli

Sunday night’s blockbuster at San Siro saw Napoli share the spoils with Inter Milan in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Having beaten the Nerazzurri earlier this season, Conte’s side entered the clash four points behind the leaders, knowing defeat would be costly.

Scott McTominay emerged as the hero once again, scoring twice to rescue a point after Conte was sent off for protesting a penalty decision. That result followed another 2-2 draw against Verona, where McTominay sparked a comeback to preserve Napoli’s unbeaten home run.

The Partenopei have now gone 19 Serie A games without defeat at Stadio Maradona, winning 14 of those. Their last home loss came over a year ago, underlining the fortress-like advantage they enjoy in Naples.

With Juventus and Roma still lurking behind, Conte knows only victory will suffice to keep Napoli in the hunt for back-to-back Scudetti.

Team News

Napoli remain without midfield trio Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Anguissa, and Billy Gilmour, while Romelu Lukaku is also sidelined. David Neres could return to the bench after injury, but Juan Jesus is suspended, paving the way for Alessandro Buongiorno to start in defense.

McTominay, fresh from three goals in two games, should partner Stanislav Lobotka in an unchanged midfield, while Rasmus Hojlund leads the attack.

Parma

History does not favor Parma, who have lost four of their last five visits to the Maradona. However, recent form offers a glimmer of hope. Carlos Cuesta’s side have collected 10 points from their last six matches, climbing to 14th and seven points clear of the drop zone.

Last weekend, Parma capitalized on Lecce’s ill-discipline, overturning a deficit against a side reduced to nine men. Mateo Pellegrino struck again, reinforcing his status as the team’s talisman and sparking concerns over his future amid transfer interest.

While Parma have not recorded back-to-back league wins since 2020, they have won three of their last four away games—a statistic that suggests they could trouble Napoli if they maintain their recent momentum.

Team News

Parma’s injury list has shortened, with only Matija Frigan, Zion Suzuki, and Abdoulaye Ndiaye unavailable. Mathias Lovik faces a late fitness test after missing the Lecce trip. Pellegrino, with six goals and one assist this season, will spearhead the attack alongside Federico Bonazzoli.

Head-to-Head

Napoli have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning eight of the last 10 meetings.

Parma’s last victory in Naples came over a decade ago, and their recent struggles against top-tier opposition make an upset unlikely.

Conclusion

Aside from one poor half against Verona, Napoli have coped admirably with injuries, lifting the Supercoppa Italiana and staying in the title race.

Parma’s improvement—especially away from home—cannot be ignored, but Conte’s men should extend their unbeaten home run and claim a vital three points. Not with a clean sheet, though.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best odds: 11/8

Bookmaker: Unibet