Napoli take on the visitors AS Roma in the round 13 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Sunday, November 24th at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (Naples).
Napoli were one of the biggest disappointments in European football last season. After their long-awaited Scudetto triumph, they fell so drastically that they failed to qualify for European competitions altogether. Adding to their woes, Victor Osimhen forced a move away, eventually securing a loan to Galatasaray in early September. In this transitional phase, Antonio Conte took over the project. His start was far from promising — Napoli was eliminated from the Coppa Italia by Modena and suffered a 0-3 defeat to Verona in their Serie A opener. However, the team bounced back, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his teammates only dropping points against Juventus while surging to the top of the league. November brought fresh challenges, including a heavy loss to Atalanta and a draw with Inter. The international break has given Conte’s coaching staff time to address these vulnerabilities.
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The Giallorossi’s season has been chaotic, with the club now on its third head coach in just three months. Daniele De Rossi was brought in over the summer, with players signed to suit his vision. Yet, after a poor start to the season, the club parted ways with him almost immediately. Ivan Jurić initially offered hope, but his tenure unraveled quickly amid reports of internal strife, including an alleged fight with a player at halftime during a 1-5 loss to Fiorentina. Following a 2-3 defeat to Verona, he too was dismissed. Enter Claudio Ranieri, a beloved figure among Roma supporters, who will take charge for the third time in his career. While his appointment may bring stability, immediate results are uncertain.
Napoli had gone seven matches unbeaten in this fixture until last season when Roma secured a 2-2 draw in Naples and won at home. While Ranieri's arrival may boost morale, significant changes will take time to take effect. Napoli, on the other hand, remains a strong contender despite occasional setbacks. Napoli's form at home has been solid, with Kvaratskhelia and Politano contributing heavily in attack. Look for them to exploit Roma’s defensive frailties. Roma’s instability, combined with a reshuffling of tactics under Ranieri, may hinder their ability to respond effectively.
Prediction for the match: Napoli to win outright.
