- Date and Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 19:45 GMT+1
- Venue: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy
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| Atalanta vs Napoli | Saturday, January 18, 2025, 19:45 GMT+1 |
| Atalanta odds | 2.23 |
| Napoli odds | 3.3 |
| Draw | 3.3 |
| Over 2 | 1.55 |
Atalanta vs Napoli Preview
Atalanta
Atalanta have a real task on their hands as they welcome Napoli for the 21st round of the Serie A at home on Saturday. They’re ranked in the third position of the league table with 43 points and could challenge their opponents for a spot right at the top. La Dea seem to be a fighting side this season.
The home team’s chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season look all but certain, but they’ll be asking for more from themselves. Indeed, Atalanta would like nothing better than to win the Scudetto title. But they must battle with Napoli first.
| Recent Form | D-D-L-D-W |
| Key Players to Watch | Ademola Lookman |
| Team Strengths | High defensive line |
| Team Weaknesses | Conceding fouls at key positions |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Sead Kolašinac, Juan Cuadrado, Gianluca Scamacca |
Napoli
Napoli, who are ranked right at the top of the league table with 47 points inside their kitty, know that a false step could lead them down the wormhole of mediocrity this weekend. The team cannot afford to take Atalanta lightly in this hotly-contested game. They must keep possession of the ball for as long as possible.
The visitors like to play in a rather unusual 4-1-2-3 formation in which their attackers Neres, Lukaku and Politano dictate proceedings. Their midfielders, McTominay and Lobotka, play vital roles in disrupting their opponents’ play and creating attacking transitions. Napoli must stay aware of their positioning too.
| Recent Form | W-W-W-W-W |
| Key Players to Watch | Romelu Lukaku, Scott McTominay |
| Team Strengths | Use of wings for attack |
| Team Weaknesses | Losing the ball in possession |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Mathias Olivera, Alessandro Buongiorno |
Atalanta vs Napoli Head-to-Head Statistics
There have been a total of 32 games recorded between these two teams in the past, out of which Atalanta have won 14. Napoli have only been victorious on 13 occasions, while the rest of the encounters were ties. When these clubs met in the reverse fixture back in November 2024, La Dea beat Partenopei 3-0 away from home.
Bet hereAtalanta vs Napoli Player Focus
For Atalanta, attacker Ademola Lookman will be the player to watch out for. He’s already scored on 9 occasions in the league and bagged 5 assists. Lookman has a bright future and will be keen on troubling the Napoli defenders with his off-the-ball positioning.
Former Manchester United centre-forward Romelu Lukaku will be the opposition’s dangerman and will be expected to deliver the goods whenever the supply reaches him. Lukaku has scored 7 goals this season and bagged 6 assists.
Atalanta vs Napoli Tactical Analysis
Atalanta will be keen on closing down the spaces for their opponents with precision. However, for the travelling team, the usage of the wings is crucial as they’ll get to express themselves to the fullest.
Napoli have also been known to invert one of their wingers in order to load one side of the attacking third. When they resort to such tactics, Atalanta will have to be sharp with their marking and not get caught ball-watching. They’ll be expected to keep a high line and lay the offside trap for the visiting attackers.
Atalanta vs Napoli Prediction
- Football pick: Atalanta to win or draw
- Odds: 1.36 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Atalanta 2-1 Napoli
We expect Atalanta to win or draw this weekend. They’ve done so in 19 out of the 32 events recorded against Napoli and will be expected to do so again. They have also beaten the guests twice coming into this game and will carry a huge sense of confidence.
They’ve played exciting football over their last five matches, although it can be noted that Napoli have won their previous five. Hence, it will be an encounter between two equally matched squads, with the home crowd largely in favour of Atalanta.
Atalanta vs Napoli Betting Tip
- Football Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: 1.8 (22Bet)
We expect to see a total of over 2 goals in this game, given the presence of Lookman and Lukaku. Both players are known to stave off their markers with efficiency and prevent any chances to keep a lid on them. Hence, it will be exciting to see how the defenders from both clubs try to match up to the pace shown by their opposition attackers.
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