Prediction: Roma vs Napoli

Verdict: Napoli draw no bet

Best Odds: 17/20

Bookmaker: Unibet

Looking to extend on what has been a remarkable start to this year’s Serie A campaign, Napoli will make the trip to Roma on Sunday night.

Roma

Starting with the hosts, while Roma might be enduring a worrying European blip this season, Jose Mourinho’s side will be glad to once again turn their attention to Serie A duties on Sunday night. Last seen on domestic action picking up a 1-0 victory away at relegation scrappers Sampdoria, the former Manchester United boss finds his side battling it out in the top-four chase. Despite failing to drag their Serie A success into their Europa League run, the Giallorossi have won four of their previous five top-flight outings. With that run highlighted by an eye-catching 2-1 victory against Inter Milan when returning from September’s international break, Roma have also largely impressed at the Stadio Olimpico since opening the 2022/23 campaign. However, knowing that they face a real task when a high-flying Napoli come to town this weekend, Mourinho’s men do hold a downbeat record against the league leaders. In fact, it should be highlighted that Sunday’s hosts have failed to win any of their last five straight showdowns against the Azzurri.

Team News

Hit with a real blow following Paulo Dybala’s long-term injury against Lecce earlier in the month, Roma will also be without the likes of Georgino Wijnaldum and Zeki Celik on Sunday night.

Despite failing to find the net in his last seven appearances across all competitions, England international Tammy Abraham should spearhead Mourinhos’ charge here.

Napoli

As for the visitors, last seen picking up an action-packed 3-2 victory at home against Bologna, Napoli have only continued on a remarkable purple patch since opening the 2022/23 campaign. With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, Luciano Spalletti’s men have their sights set on making real history this season. Making the trip to the Stadio Olimpico holding a two-point buffer at the top of the table, the Azzurri have gained a string of plaudits from across Europe. In fact, Sunday’s guests have now won each of their last 10 straight matchups across all formats – a run that stems all the way back to August 31st. Likewise, stunning former Premier League champions last month as they cruised their way to a 4-1 romp on home soil, Napoli have gained a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring displays in the final third. Already racking up 25 Serie A strikes so far this season, Spalletti’s men will be desperate to lay down another marker here.

Team News

Napoli have already confirmed that Cameroon international Andre Zambo Anguissa will miss out on Sunday night due to a thigh strain. Likewise, 28-year-old Amir Rrahmani is also likely to extend his stay on the sidelines with a tendon injury.

However, finding the net in back-to-back appearances after returning from his own injury blow, Victor Osimhen will lead the Azzurri’s attack this weekend.

Key Factors to Consider

• Napoli are unbeaten in each of their previous five Serie A showdowns against Sunday’s hosts.
• Likewise, the Azzurri have won each of their last 10 straight matchups across all competitions.
• Including three domestic victories on the bounce, Roma have also won four of their last five Serie A appearances.
• Napoli have lost just one of their last six trips to the Stadio Olimpico – a run that stems back to April 2016.
• Each of Roma’s last five home fixtures across all formats have seen under 3.5 goals by the final whistle.

Conclusion

While Roma might be enjoying an impressive Serie A run on either side of September’s international break, Mourinho’s side will know that they face a real challenge on Sunday night. Watching Napoli storm their way to a remarkable 10-match winning run across all formats, the Serie A leaders will also be boosted by their eye-catching record against the Giallorossi. Unbeaten in each of their last five Serie A meetings against Roma, it should also be noted that Spalletti’s high-flying squad have lost just one of their previous six trips to the Stadio Olimpico. Gaining a real reputation for their remarkable displays in the final third, we’re backing an away draw no bet here.

Verdict: Napoli draw no bet 

Best Odds: 17/20

Bookmaker: Unibet