Prediction

Napoli has been in excellent form this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the Serie A table with eight wins, two draws, and three losses. Despite suffering setbacks in their last two matches against Atalanta and Inter Milan, their lead over second-place Inter has shrunk from four points to just one, Napoli has shown renewed energy under coach Conte. Notably, Napoli has the advantage of not being distracted by European competitions this season, unlike rivals like Inter Milan, Atalanta, and Fiorentina, which gives their players a clear physical edge.

Roma has once again changed managers, with the experienced Claudio Ranieri returning to the helm. Ranieri is no stranger to fans, having led relegation-threatened teams to safety multiple times, which has earned him the trust of mid-to-lower table clubs. However, Roma’s decision to bring him back was somewhat surprising, and even club legends have criticized the decision, calling it unwise. Roma is currently mid-table in Serie A, and while their start to the season has been underwhelming, relegation is not a concern. Given Ranieri’s previous underwhelming tenure at Roma, many remain cautious about his second stint with the club.

In their last 10 encounters, Napoli has won five, drawn three, and lost two. With a home win rate of 84% this season, Napoli holds a psychological advantage going into this match.

Pick: Napoli to win, Home Tie Away