In the seventh round of Serie A, Napoli will face Como in a match scheduled for Friday, October 4, at 18:30 Central European Time in Naples. Experts from Sportsmacro have provided their prediction for this game.
Napoli
The start of Serie A has been quite surprising, and Napoli felt the impact of a heavy defeat to Verona in the opening round. However, the team, managed by Antonio Conte, has shown improvement in each subsequent match and has now climbed to the top of the standings. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Romelu Lukaku are both in excellent form, contributing nearly half of the team’s goals between them.
Como
Before the season began, Como was quickly labeled as a clear underdog. However, after a modest start, the team has impressively secured two consecutive wins.
While Cesc Fabregas’s squad has faced notable defensive challenges, their attack has been solid. Interestingly, it’s not their star player Andrea Belotti who is leading the charge, but rather Patrick Cutrone.
Key Facts about the match
- Napoli is currently unbeaten in their last six matches.
- In Como’s last three games, they have both scored and conceded at least two goals.
- Napoli boasts an impressive average of 3 goals per game at home, while Como averages 1.3 goals per game away from home.
Probable Lineups
- Napoli: Caprile, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Olivera, McTominay, Lobotka, Anguissa, Kvaratskhelia, Politano, Lukaku.
- Como: Audero, Moreno, Dossena, Kempf, Van der Brempt, Perrone, Sergi Roberto, Fadera, Strefezza, Pas, Cutrone.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Como holds the advantage in head-to-head meetings, with three wins compared to Napoli’s two, along with one draw.
Napoli vs Como Prediction
Napoli is the clear favorite, featuring a stronger squad. It’s unlikely that Como will be able to pose much of a challenge, so I’m predicting a victory for the home team.
