Napoli vs Atalanta Prediction & Betting Tips - Serie A

Prediction published on 29/03/2024, 23:00  by Sridhar in Serie A Predictions

In a critical match that could decide the Serie A top-six race, Napoli will host Atalanta this weekend. The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples will play host, as Napoli start the weekend seventh with 45 points and Atalanta sixth with 47 points. Fifth-placed Roma is on 51 points, which means these two sides are currently battling for the sixth spot—one that earns a place in the next season's Europa Conference League playoff round. Napoli were down and out for a long time before interim coach Francesco Calzona revived their fortunes. The hosts halted leaders Inter Milan 1-1 before the international break, keeping them unbeaten in six matches. Four of those have been 1-1 draws, so Napoli are proving to be a tough team to play against at the moment. This venue is a prime example of that stubbornness, as Napoli are unbeaten here across seven league matches, winning four and drawing three.

Atalanta lost the reverse fixture 2-1, but start this match two points and a spot above Napoli. They also have a game in hand, as their last league game was postponed after Fiorentina’s CEO was hospitalised just hours before the match. Their last match was a 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League, but Atalanta have a lot of catching up to do in the league. They held Juventus to a 2-2 draw in their last Serie A match, a result that kept them winless in four league games. This sequence has blunted their top-four charge, negating the momentum generated by five straight league wins just prior. Atalanta will also be worried about their away form, which hasn’t been their ally in their race for European places. The visitors have won only once across their last eight away league games, losing three.