The Matchday 23 Serie A clash between Roma and Napoli will take place on February 2 at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma vs. Napoli: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Roma
Claudio Ranieri's side triumphed 2-1 away against Udinese in their last outing. As a result, Roma extended their unbeaten run in the league to six matches (4 wins, 2 draws). However, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet for the 16th time this Serie A season. In the league standings, the Romans have 30 points and sit in ninth place, six points adrift of the European competition spots. Notably, the club ranks fourth in terms of points earned at home in the current championship (21).
It should be noted that before this round, defender Mario Hermoso left Roma to join Bayer.
- The team has won 7 of their last 10 home matches in Serie A.
- The club has scored at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 home league games.
- The Romans have conceded no more than one goal in 8 of their last 10 home Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Roma (3-5-2)
Mile Svilar – Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Mehmet Zeki Celik – Devyne Rensch, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Niccolò Pisilli, Manu Koné, Angeliño – Artem Dovbyk, Tommaso Baldanzi.
Napoli
In the previous round, Antonio Conte's side defeated Juventus 2-1 at home. This victory marked Napoli's seventh consecutive win in the league – their longest such streak since the 2022/23 season. Furthermore, the team scored at least two goals in four consecutive Serie A matches for the first time this season. The Neapolitans continue to lead the league standings with 53 points, holding a three-point lead over second-placed Inter. It's worth noting that Napoli has conceded the fewest goals in the current championship (15).
Defender Mathías Olivera will miss the game due to injury.
- The club is unbeaten in their last ten away Serie A matches (8 wins, 2 draws).
- The team scored in the first half in 6 of their last 7 away league games.
- The Neapolitans have conceded no more than one goal in 8 of their last 9 away Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Napoli (4-3-3)
Alex Meret – Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Leonardo Spinazzola – Stanislav Lobotka, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Scott McTominay – Matteo Politano, Romelu Lukaku, David Neres.
Referee
Mikael Fabbri (Italy)
Matches – 10 (Serie A, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 0%.
Roma vs. Napoli: Match Prediction
At home, the Romans play aggressively and score frequently. In their last 32 home league games, Roma failed to score in only two instances – against strong opponents Inter and Atalanta. Notably, in 7 of their 11 home matches this Serie A season, the team scored at least two goals. However, they have also conceded in the same number of home games this season.
The Neapolitans perform confidently away and excel in attacking play. In their last eight away Serie A matches, Antonio Conte's side found the net, scoring at least twice in five of them. However, Napoli's defense is not as reliable as it was at the start of the current season: in their first five away games, the club kept four clean sheets, but in the last six, only two.
I anticipate an active attacking display from both opponents. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
