SSC Napoli is looking to climb to the top three of the league table as they face US Lecce, who are also looking for a spot in the top three. These two teams are just next to each other when it comes to the league table, with the same points. While Napoli is at the fifth of the league, Lecce is sitting at the sixth of the league table with 11 points apiece. Moreover, these two teams are no longer new to each other, as they have 35 meetings across all contests. They first met each other in 1948, and it was Napoli who had more wins, winning 15 matches. Meanwhile, 13 matches were won by Lecce, while the remaining seven matches all ended in draw. Moreover, this match is on September 30, 2023, at 9:00 PM (GMT+8).
SSC Napoli
Napoli returned to winning Serie A matches after a missed penalty against Bologna and a social media storm. The Nigeria striker scored in a 4-1 victory, with ex-Udinese man Piotr Zielinski converting Napoli’s opener from the spot at Stadio Maradona. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Giovanni Simeone sealed the deal late on, moving Napoli onto 11 points from six games. The Azzurri, led by Rudi Garcia, can make it three wins from four with success at Stadio Via del Mare this weekend. They were able to beat Braga in their recent Champions League opener. Napoli won 2-1 in Lecce last season, but since Garcia took over, they have won only one of their three away fixtures in Serie A. Napoli aims to get all three points from their trip to Puglia. However, their hosts have proven particularly tough to beat on home turf.
Juan Jesus, and Amir Rrahmani both remains unavailable for Napoli as they remain to be without injury. With that, Eljif Elmas, Jensn Cajuste, and Jesper Lindstrom are both hoping to be promoted for this match.
US Lecce
Lecce, despite winning only two of their last 12 league meetings, has a perfect record at Via del Mare this season. They have won three out of three games there, including a 1-0 defeat of Como in the Coppa Italia. However, a first loss of the 2023-24 campaign may disrupt their rhythm. Lecce travelled to Turin with 11 points and confidence after beating Genoa four days earlier. However, they were beaten by Arkadiusz Milik in the 57th minute. It was their handing coach Roberto D’Aversa first defeat in seven league and cup matches since taking over. The Giallorossi face three mid-table rivals before finishing September at home against last season’s champions, a clash that will test their credentials.
There could be a shuffle coming into this game, which may bring Roberto Piccoli, and Nicola Sansone from the bench. However, Lameck Banda remains on the sidelines due to his thigh injury, while Mohamed Kaba is suspended here.
Prediction:
SSC Napoli (1.0(
Odds: -0.87
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