Napoli vs Fiorentina: which team can end its losing streak?
In the match of the 23rd round of Serie A, we are set for a clash between Napoli and Fiorentina. The game will take place on Saturday, 31 January, kick off at 18:00 CET, and I propose a betting option for this fixture.
Napoli vs Fiorentina: match facts and H2H
- Napoli have failed to avoid defeat in three consecutive matches: one draw and two losses.
- Fiorentina have lost their last two matches.
- Fiorentina have conceded in five consecutive matches, while Napoli have conceded in three in a row.
- Fiorentina’s scoring run has stretched to six consecutive matches.
- In nine away matches, Fiorentina have conceded goals.
- Napoli have won 30% of their matches this season without conceding, while Fiorentina’s figure stands at 13%.
- Fiorentina have lost 19% of their matches this season without scoring, compared to 17% for Napoli.
- Napoli defeated Fiorentina 3–1 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
- Napoli are unbeaten against Fiorentina in five consecutive matches.
Napoli vs Fiorentina: match preview
Napoli are the reigning champions of Italy, but defending the title will be extremely difficult. After 22 rounds of the championship, the Neapolitans have collected 43 points. In the previous round, Napoli lost to Juventus 0–3. In midweek, the team lost at home to Chelsea 2–3 and were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. In Serie A, Napoli trail the leaders by nine points, so overturning such a gap will be truly difficult. The same applies to maintaining a top-four position, as their advantage over fifth place is just one point.
Fiorentina have been delivering far from impressive results this season. After 22 rounds, they have collected 17 points and currently sit in the relegation zone. The gap to 17th place is just one point, meaning the battle for survival will be extremely tough for La Viola. In their previous two matches, Fiorentina suffered defeats to Como 1–3 and Cagliari 1–2. As a result, a difficult fight lies ahead for La Viola, and they must try to pick up points more frequently.
Probable line-ups
- Napoli: Meret; Beukema, Jesus, Buongiorno; Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Vergara, Elmas; Hojlund
- Fiorentina: De Gea; Dodo, Comuzzo, Pongracic, Gosens; Fagioli; Solomon, Mandragora, Brescianini, Gudmundsson; Piccoli
Prediction
Napoli will certainly try to win this game, especially after two consecutive defeats and elimination from the UEFA Champions League. I suggest a bet on a victory for the Neapolitans in this match.
