Napoli take on the visitors Fiorentina in the round 28 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Sunday, March 9th at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (Naples).
Napoli seeking to end their winless run. Antonio Conte's side has now gone five Serie A matches without a victory, although part of that can be attributed to a tough schedule and a bit of bad luck. However, despite this rough stretch, Napoli—the league’s second-placed team—has only lost once during this period. They remain just one point behind Inter, and their upcoming clash with the Nerazzurri could be a turning point in the Scudetto race. In their last outing, they held Inter to a 1-1 draw at home, responding well in the second half to earn a deserved point against their title rivals. The performance was solid, showing signs that they have enough quality to handle Fiorentina. Moreover, Napoli has lost just once in their last 10 home games across all competitions, reinforcing their strong form at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Against the Viola, the hosts will be without Mazzocchi, Zambo Anguissa, and David Neres.
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Fiorentina struggling with form and fatigue. Fiorentina is also going through a difficult period, and Raffaele Palladino’s squad has fallen significantly behind the leading pack. Before their 1-0 win over Lecce last weekend, they had lost three consecutive Serie A matches, leaving them in seventh place and currently outside of the European qualification spots. The schedule is not getting any easier either. Having reached the Conference League final in back-to-back seasons, Fiorentina just faced Panathinaikos in Athens in the Round of 16 and suffered a tough 2-3 defeat on Thursday. The combination of a tight fixture list and recent poor results makes them clear underdogs for this match. Additionally, their squad is severely depleted, with Bove, Colpani, Zaniolo, Mandragora, Adli, Florunsho, and Ndour all set to miss the trip to Naples. The loss of key midfielders and playmakers could further hinder their attacking fluency.
Napoli is well-positioned to assert their dominance in this fixture, especially given Fiorentina’s struggles. Conte’s men convincingly defeated the Viola 3-0 in Florence earlier this season, and securing three points here is crucial to maintaining their push for the Serie A title. Fiorentina’s poor form, their congested schedule due to European commitments, and Napoli’s home advantage all point toward a victory for the hosts. Expect the Partenopei to capitalize on their fresher legs and superior squad depth to claim an important win.
Prediction for the match: Napoli to win.
