SSC Napoli is looking to turn their misfortunes around when they meet with a struggling US Sassuolo side, as they return in the Serie A. These two teams are quite far from each other in the league table, which is not surprising, considering their campaign. Napoli is at the ninth of the league table with 37 points from their 25 matches. However, recently, Napoli are not doing well in their matches, as they are with mixed results. Meanwhile, Sassuolo are fighting for their survival in the Serie A, as they are just one place above the drop zone. Sassuolo are currently at the 17th of the league table, having just 20 points from their 25 matches. These two squads will face each other on February 29, 1:00 AM (GMT+8).
SSC Napoli
Napoli have failed to win any of their last four fixtures in all competitions, drawing each of their last three matches. They rescued a draw against Barcelona in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie a week ago. However, they dropped two points in their Serie A clash with Cagliari last weekend. Francesco Calzona, was unable to lead his new side to victory. This is because of Victor Osimhen’s 65th-minute opener was cancelled out by a 96th-minute equaliser from Zito Luvumbo. Napoli’s Scudetto defence has not gone to plan this season. They are currently sitting ninth in the table and 29 points behind leaders Inter Milan. Their hopes of securing Champions League football for next season are hanging by a threat as they are 11 points adrift of the top four with 13 games remaining.
Napoli’s Cyril Ngonge is unlikely to play due to a muscle strain, but expect Giovanni Di Lorenzo to replace Pasquale Mazzocchi at right-back. Matteo Politano will replace Giacomo Raspadori on the right, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia remains on the left. Osimhen leads the front three.
US Sassuolo
Sassuolo’s Serie A winless run extended to six games with a 3-2 home defeat to Empoli, their 15th league loss of the campaign. Gian Marco Ferrari restored parity with his first goal of the season, but Empoli secured the victory with a 94th-minute header from Simone Bastoni. This result was the final blow for manager Alessio Dionisi, who was sacked by Sassuolo after two-and-a-half years in charge. The club is currently 17th in the Serie A standings and only above the relegation zone on goal difference. Emiliano Bigica was appointed as interim coach of the senior side, hoping to make an immediate impact on training. Sassuolo’s home form is also lacking, with maximum points in only one of their last nine league games at the Mapei Stadium.
Sassuolo faces a loss without key attacker Domenico Berardi due to a knee injury. Meanwhile Martin Erlic and Mattia Viti are assessed. Jeremy Toljan returns to the substitutes’ bench, while Samu Castillejo battles Cristian Volpato for right flank position.
Prediction:
SSC Napoli (2.0)
Odds: -0.90
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