Napoli host newly promoted Parma in a Serie A fixture on Saturday as they look to build on their win last time out. Parma are also coming off an impressive victory but should fall short against the Neapolitans, who appear to be getting their confidence back.
Napoli are fully up and running under manager Antonio Conte after claiming a 3-0 victory over Bologna last time out in Serie A. Giovanni Di Lorenzo opened the scoring in the first half while efforts from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Giovanni Simeone sealed the win.
It was a solid way to bounce back after losing 3-0 at Verona in their opening fixture. They will be keen to replicate that attacking display while also maintaining their defensive solidity in Saturday’s clash.
Parma will head to Naples full of confidence after claiming a 2-1 victory over AC Milan in their previous Serie A fixture. Dennis Man opened the scoring early in the contest while Matteo Cancellieri struck the winner midway through the second half.
It has been a solid return to the topflight for Parma, who are still unbeaten having begun their campaign with 1-1 draw with Fiorentina. However, both matches have been at home, with Fabio Pecchia’s men heading into their first away fixture of the season.
How the bookies view: Easy ride for Napoli
Napoli have been installed as overwhelming favourites, with a home win priced at 4/9 by Betfred. A victory for Parma is valued at 6/1 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 100/30 for a draw.
Head to head: Advantage Napoli
Napoli have a 17-13 advantage with six draws from 36 previous matches against Parma. The Neapolitans did the double the last time Parma were in the Serie A during the 2020-21 season with both matches ending 2-0.
Players to watch: Kvaratskhelia to star again
Kvaratskhelia was the star for Napoli last time, scoring and assisting Di Lorenzo’s goal. The forward is often heavily involved in Partenopei’s attacking moves and is priced at 6/4 by Betfred to get on the score sheet on Saturday.
Napoli looked solid at the other end of the pitch and will be keen to replicate that defensive performance on Saturday. Amir Rrahmani impressed at the heart of the backline and can lead the hosts to another clean sheet at 23/20 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Giovanni Simeone could be handed a start on Saturday after coming off the bench to score against Bologna. He could be joined in attack by Kvaratskhelia and Matteo Politano while Rrahmani should continue in defence.
Parma are not expected to make too many changes to their team, although Cancellieri could play from the start after scoring off the bench last time out. Man could also feature in attack with Adrian Bernabe set to continue in midfield.
Napoli: Meret, Buongiorno, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo, Olivera, Lobotka, Anguissa, Spinazzola, Politano, Kvaratskhelia, Simeone
Parma: Suzuki, Valeri, Circati, Balogh, Coulibaly, Estevez, Bernabe, Mihaila, Man, Cancellieri, Bonny
Anything else catch the eye?
Napoli won to nil in their previous fixture and could be set for a repeat at 6/4 by Betfred. The hosts are expected to be dominant on Saturday and having scored three goals last time out, a -1 handicap could be considered at 13/10 by Betfred.
The Neapolitans scored in both halves last time out and could be set for a similar pattern at 23/20 with Betfred.
This Serie A match between Napoli and Parma will be played on Aug 31, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Napoli vs Parma prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
