Napoli are aiming to strengthen their lead at the top of the table when they travel to Torino for an Italian Serie A fixture. The hosts are looking to build some momentum, but could find things difficult against the Neapolitans, who often come out on top in this fixture.
It has been a poor start to the season for Torino, who have picked up just one win from their opening six Serie A matches. Marco Baroni's men are currently just two points above the bottom three and will be keen to avoid a relegation scrap this term.
Torino went into the international break off the back of a 3-3 draw at Lazio in their previous Serie A fixtures. That was a vital result for the Turin club as it ended a run of two straight league defeats, including a 3-0 loss to Atalanta in their previous home fixture.
In contrast to Torino’s struggles, Napoli have been the team to beat this season. Their title defence has started in fine style, with Antonio Conte's men earning five wins from six Serie A matches, leaving them top of the table on goal difference.
Napoli are coming off a 2-1 victory over Genoa last time out in Serie A. They fought back from a goal down, with second-half efforts from Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Rasmus Hojlund earning them the win.
How the bookies view it: Smooth sailing for Napoli
Napoli have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 8/11 by BoyleSports to claim the win. Torino are considered outsiders, with a home victory valued at 15/4 while a draw is set at odds of 9/4.
Head to head: Napoli on top
Napoli have a 19-5 advantage, with eight draws in the last 32 matches against Torino. The Neapolitans did the double last season, winning 1-0 in Turin before a 2-0 home victory in the reverse fixture.
Players to watch: Red Hot Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund has settled quickly in Naples and already has four goals in six appearances for the reigning champions. The striker will be the one to watch for Napoli (Rasmus Hojlund anytime goalscorer – priced at 15/8 with BoyleSports).
Giovanni Simeone was on target for Torino in the draw at Lazio and will be keen to go on a scoring run. The striker could be worth keeping an eye on (Giovanni Simeone anytime goalscorer – valued at odds of 7/2).
Probable line-ups:
Torino are without Ivan Ilic, Tino Anjorin and Ardian Ismajli, who are all sidelined with Injury. Simeone should lead the line once again, while Saul Coco is set to continue in the heart of the defence.
Matteo Politano remains sidelined for Napoli alongside Stanislav Lobotka and Amir Rrahmani. Kevin De Bruyne could earn a start, having come off the bench last time out, while Hojlund is set to continue in attack.
Torino: Israel, Pedersen, Coco, Maripan, Lazaro, Casadei, Asllani, Tameze, Vlasic, Ngonge, Simeone.
Napoli: Milinkovic-Savic, Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Juan Jesus, Olivera, Gilmour, Neres, McTominay, Anguissa, De Bruyne, Hojlund.
Anything else catch the eye?
Both teams have scored in Napoli's last four matches (BTTS YES – available at 20/23 on BoyleSports). All four fixtures on this run have produced over 2.5 goals – offered at 21/20.
Napoli have scored over 1.5 goals in three of their last four matches (Napoli over 1.5 goals – set at odds of 10/11).
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