Fiorentina vs Napoli Prediction & Picks - Serie A

Prediction published on 5/17/24, 6:02 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 5/17/24 at 8:38 AM in Soccer Picks

It’s surely one of the most interesting matches of this penultimate Serie A day. Ninth in the standings, Napoli must win away to overtake their evening opponent, Fiorentina, in the rankings. With a spot in the Conference League at stake, the duel promises to be tense from the kickoff given by the central referee. Unfortunately, it’s hard to be optimistic for the team coached by Francesco Calzona, as they haven't won any of their last five outings and recently lost 2-0 at home to Bologna. This current period for SSC Napoli perfectly summarizes the season experienced by the former Italian champion. If the Neapolitans are unable to raise their level of play in the next 180 minutes, the 2023-2024 campaign will be deemed catastrophic.

To secure a European Cup spot, La Viola must take at least one point in front of their supporters. Even though Jonathan Ikoné's teammates are set to play in a European final, it's not won yet, so the league must remain a priority. Victorious over Monza last week with a score of 2-1, Vincenzo Italiano's men have prepared in the best possible way for a difficult match on paper. Despite a certain inconsistency observed since the beginning of the year, the Florence-based club has the necessary capabilities to elevate their level of play when a significant challenge arises.