Napoli vs Atalanta Prediction & Betting Tips - Serie A

Prediction published on 27/10/2019, 05:12  by Donal Kearns | Modified on 29/10/2019 at 15:53 in Serie A Predictions

With six points between them and top spot, Napoli need a victory when they host Atalanta this week. However, the visitors travel here above fourth-placed Napoli in the table, with the high scoring away side looking to maintain a brilliant run in search of another top-four finish. With their focus already turning solely to domestic affairs, can the visitors secure a victory in Naples? Napoli were built up as title contenders before the campaign kicked off, with the hosts holding on to key players and bringing in some top names. However, things aren’t quite clicking for Carlo Ancelotti and his men, with the club sitting fourth after a few surprise slips. Atalanta’s incredible top-four finish last season has given way to a disastrous Champions League campaign this year. A 5-1 loss at Man City has all but ruled Atalanta out in Europe, but their chances of a return are looking good. They should be back to mix it with Europe’s best in 2020, especially if they can maintain their current run away from home. Atalanta head into this clash with the strongest away record in Serie A this season. The hosts are aiming to add to their four victories on the road against a Napoli side who only have two victories from their last five in Serie A. Meanwhile, this is a match-up which tends to favour the travelling team, with five of their last six head to head meetings being won by the away side. Atalanta are in good shape to add to that, as they have won four of their last five Serie A matches ahead of this midweek trip. The visitors are once again establishing themselves as the premier attacking force in the division, with 28 goals in nine matches, an average of over three per game.