Napoli host Roma at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday in Serie A Matchday 8. Roma enter the contest seven points ahead, with Napoli under pressure to revive their Season.

Napoli's Attacking Problems Increase the Pressure on Allegri

Napoli have collected 10 points from seven league matches, winning three, drawing one and losing three. Massimiliano Allegri's side have scored 10 goals but suffered consecutive defeats to Villarreal and Venezia, before beating Bodo/Glimt 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller.

Kevin De Bruyne leads Napoli's Serie A scoring with three goals. Scott McTominay scored twice against Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League.

David Neres is unavailable, as is Alisson Santos, scorer of Napoli's late equaliser in February's 2-2 draw with Roma. Alessandro Buongiorno remains doubtful, while André-Frank Zambo Anguissa is pushing for a starting place.

Napoli predicted lineup vs Roma (3-4-2-1): Meret; Beukema, Rrahmani, Badiashile; Di Lorenzo, Gilmour, Lobotka, Spinazzola; Giovane, McTominay; Højlund.

Roma's Unbeaten League Start Makes Them Dangerous Visitors

Roma have collected 17 points from seven Serie A matches, winning five and drawing twice. Gian Piero Gasperini's side have scored 16 goals while conceding only three, giving them one of the strongest defensive records.

Donyell Malen has scored six league goals and returns after serving a one-match suspension. He also found the net against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League.

Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini are all sidelined. Mile Svilar is also unavailable, so Pierluigi Gollini, who kept a clean sheet on his first Serie A appearance in two years, should continue in goal.

Roma predicted lineup vs Napoli (3-4-2-1): Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Wesley, De Roon, Pisilli, Molina; Mora, Soulé; Malen.

Napoli vs Roma Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Roma or Draw (X2)
  • Odds: 1.46 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Napoli 1-2 Roma
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 19LGJ

Key stats:

  • Roma are unbeaten in seven Serie A matches (W5 D2, 17 points).
  • Napoli have lost three of their seven league fixtures.
  • Roma have let in just three goals in seven league matches.

Roma's consistency provides the strongest argument for avoiding defeat. Gian Piero Gasperini's side average 2.3 goals per league match, compared with Napoli's 1.4, and their superior defensive record gives them another advantage.

The visitors also possess greater attacking momentum, with Malen's six goals making him a significant threat. Napoli remain dangerous at home, having avoided defeat in their previous five league meetings with Roma in Naples. However, the hosts’ unbeaten start makes Roma or Draw at 1.46 preferable to backing either team outright.

Napoli vs Roma Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Both Teams to Score - Yes
  • Odds: 1.66 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: FRMGJ

With 16 league goals, Roma arrive in form, while Napoli have registered 10. Malen's return after suspension strengthens the visitors' attack, but the guests have scored in all three of their home league fixtures this season. Both teams therefore have routes to finding the net.

Roma's three goals against Real Madrid show their forwards can hurt elite defences, while February 2026's 2-2 draw in Naples showed this fixture can produce goals at both ends. The market may be underrating Napoli's home scoring record, although the hosts’ four league clean sheets present a significant risk to the selection.

Verdict: Roma or Draw (1.46) - Napoli 1-2 Roma.