Serie A leaders Napoli host struggling SPAL in Naples this weekend, with the home team looking to consolidate their lead at the top of the table with a win. SPAL are likely to be heading to the Stadio San Paolo more in hope than expectation, with many predicting a comfortable success for Napoli.
Italian Serie A – Napoli v SPAL – Stadio San Paolo, Naples – Sunday 18th February – 14:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 15/2 at Unibet |
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Napoli are looking to make it six consecutive wins in Serie A when they take on SPAL on Sunday afternoon, with the league leaders also hoping to pile yet more misery on their opponents, who have won just three times all season. Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri could well choose to rest some of his star names for this weekend’s clash, offering the visitors a small amount of confidence ahead of kick-off. For those still unsure of who to back this weekend, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Napoli Team News & Form
Napoli came back from a goal down to defeat rivals Lazio 4-1 last time around, with Sarri’s men maintaining their narrow lead at the top of the Serie A standings as a result. The attacking trio of Dries Mertens, Jose Callejon and Lorenzo Insigne could well once again line-up for the hosts, while midfielders Jorginho, Allan and Marek Hamsik provide both creativity and resolve. Napoli have scored 54 goals so far this season, conceding just 15 times in the process.
SPAL Team News & Form
A 4-0 home defeat to AC Milan over the weekend means that SPAL have still won just three time in Serie A this season, leaving them four points from safety in the relegation zone. The visitors have scored just 23 goals so far this season, with manager Leonardo Semplici under pressure as a result, despite having led his side to promotion from Serie B last year. The visitors playing squad is filled with on-loan talent, with striker Federico Bonazzoli still searching for his first goal after arriving from Sampdoria.
Head to Head
The two teams have met just once in the past, coming earlier this season when Napoli ran out narrow 3-2 winners. However, as a result, little can be read into the head-to-head record between the duo.
Napoli v SPAL – Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their position in the standings and their status as the home team this weekend, it comes as little surprise that it is Napoli who are the favourites for victory with the bookmakers. Those looking to back the home side can take advantage of odds of 1/7 with Skybet, while the visitors are available at odds of 22/1 with Betfair.
Top Betting Tip Napoli v SPAL
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being over 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes on Sunday, which is available at odds 4/9 ahead of kick-off at PaddyPower.