Sports Innovation previews the Serie A match between Napoli and Atalanta and offers team stats and betting tips with the latest odds.
Napoli hope to return to winning ways in a Serie A clash against Atalanta on Saturday.
Despite winning only one of their last four games, Napoli remain at the top of the Serie A table. The Partenopei hold a one-point lead over second-place AC Milan, with reigning champions Inter a further point back in third.
Atalanta, meanwhile, will relish the chance to spring a surprise and close the five-point gap between themselves in fourth and Napoli.
Our tip
Facts and figures for SSC Napoli vs Atalanta in Serie A.
- SSC Napoli unbeaten the last 18 matches in a row at home;
- SSC Napoli has won in the last 6 of 7 matches at home;
- SSC Napoli scored in the last 40 of 42 matches;
- SSC Napoli scored the last 23 matches in a row at home.
- Atalanta has won the last 4 matches in a row;
- Atalanta unbeaten the last 8 matches in a row;
- Atalanta has won the last 4 matches in a row when playing away;
- Atalanta unbeaten the last 13 matches in a row when playing away.
Current form — SSC Napoli v. Atalanta
The Partenopei to pick up the pieces
Results have been on par for SSC Napoli in their past games, as they have performed more or less according to expectations. Luciano Spalletti’s side have seen it all in their last 3 matches. Against Spartak Moskva, they came out empty-handed in a 2-1 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 4-0 win against Lazio. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.
La Dea mean business
Atalanta seem untouchable right now. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side look well suited to take on any opponent at the moment, as their last 3 matches saw them gaining 7 points. They started off drawing 3-3 with BSC Young Boys, before downing first Juventus by 0-1, then Venezia in a 4-0 win.
Home advantage appears to have made Napoli odds-on favorites, but only just. Betfair has priced the home side to win at 2.55, with an Atalanta win boasting odds of 3.35 from Mr. Green – which has also priced a draw at a tempting 3.65.
SSC Napoli v. Atalanta — fixture history
The last match between these teams was a Serie A match back on 21 February 2021 and saw Atalanta claim a 4-2 victory.
SSC Napoli enter the match against La Dea with a 4-1-5 record in their previous 10 encounters in Serie A. This amounts to a 40% winning ratio, while Atalanta were victorious in 50% of the last 10 encounters.
The past 10 matches between SSC Napoli and Atalanta have largely been entertaining matches. With more than two goals coming out 6 times in these encounters, it is only natural to look for goals this coming Saturday.
Current table in the Serie A
As the current Serie A standings shows us, the difference between the two teams is 5 points. Even though Atalanta cannot overtake SSC Napoli in the league standings right away, they will surely look to reduce or at least maintain the current gap. SSC Napoli, who are now number 1 with 36 points, will do their part to widen the distance to their upcoming opponents on Saturday.
Primary goal getter
It is difficult to look past Mario Pasalic, when searching for a goalscorer. He seems in wonderful shape and hit the target 6 times in recent matches for Atalanta.
With 4 goals lately for SSC Napoli, Dries Mertens is the player to look out for. He will be gunning for more Serie A goals on Saturday.
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