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Napoli Prepares for Match Against Roma

Napoli is set to play Roma at home in the 13th round of Serie A on Monday morning. Both teams have been unbeaten lately, but Napoli’s strong league performance and home advantage position them as favorites to win.

In the last two league matches, Napoli has one loss and one draw, leading to a pressing need for a win to restore team morale. Despite these setbacks, they have secured 8 wins and 1 draw in the previous 9 matches, keeping them at the top of the table with 26 points. Napoli’s defense has been impressive, conceding only 0.75 goals per game and securing 7 clean sheets this season. They also have a solid home record, winning five of their last six home matches, aside from a loss to Atalanta. The team averages 1.83 goals per game at home, with key players like Chivica Chivarakiria, Romelu Lukaku, and Juveni Di Lorenzo contributing to the offense. Coach Gandi has a favorable history against Roma, having won 8 out of 10 encounters, which adds an extra layer of optimism for Napoli’s prospects.

On the other hand, Roma has struggled recently. They have only secured 3 points from their last 5 matches and have not won in their last 3 games, including two draws in the Europa League. In Serie A, they have lost 4 out of 6 matches since October, mainly due to poor defensive play that has seen them concede 13 goals. Their last two league games resulted in losses, with the opponents scoring 3 goals in each match. Despite Stephen Aishalawi’s two goals in the last match, Roma’s offense has not compensated for their defense’s weaknesses. Additionally, injuries to midfielder Alex Salimakas and forward Edo Sumelodov further weaken their lineup.

Given Napoli’s strong home performance and Roma’s recent struggles, Napoli is highly favored to secure all three points in this match.