Ace Football previews the Serie A round 13 match between SSC Napoli and Roma and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Much more than mere points are at stake when SSC Napoli clash in a derby with rivals Roma in Serie A on Sunday at Diego Armando Maradona.
SSC Napoli enjoy the view from the top of the table with 26 points after 12 matches. Roma find themselves positioned as number 12 in the Serie A with 13 points following 12 rounds.
Team form: SSC Napoli vs Roma
SSC Napoli Form
In the last three outings, SSC Napoli beat AC Milan by 0-2, lost 0-3 against Atalanta, before drawing 1-1 with Inter. SSC Napoli have been in potent form at Diego Armando Maradona, winning no less than five of the past six Serie A matches here. They also hammered in 11 goals, while letting in five as they also lost once.
Roma Form
Roma only managed to gain a single draw in their past three games. First, they suffered a 3-2 defeat against Verona. Then a 1-1 draw with Union St.Gilloise followed, before Bologna claimed a 2-3 victory. Roma didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Serie A matches, but managed four draws, while suffering two defeats. They conceded ten and scored five goals themselves.
Betting stats for SSC Napoli and Roma
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that SSC Napoli and Roma played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 12 SSC Napoli matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- SSC Napoli have won 6 of the last 8 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 8 SSC Napoli home matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 SSC Napoli home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 SSC Napoli matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Roma matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Roma matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Roma away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Roma matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Roma away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: SSC Napoli vs Roma
Romelu Lukaku is the most prolific Serie A marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Roma look to Stephan El Shaarawy, hoping he can add to his current total of two Serie A goals in his latest games.
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Full-time result
SSC Napoli won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing two as well. Roma won one from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew six and lost three in this run. SSC Napoli have not lost to Roma in 6 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
SSC Napoli scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Roma got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Roma played. SSC Napoli were able to win six of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal. Both Team have scored in 3 last consecutive meetings between SSC Napoli and Roma when playing at Diego Armando Maradona.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of SSC Napoli’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Roma, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.
Betting prediction: SSC Napoli vs Roma
In conclusion, the upcoming game between SSC Napoli and Roma seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Serie A match.
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