Atalanta vs Napoli
Serie A
Saturday
25th November 2023
Gewiss Stadium
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Serie A fixture between Atalanta and Napoli.
Atalanta vs Napoli: Preview
Atalanta form analysis
Atalanta’s recent run of games has showcased an emerging lethal attack combined with defensive stability. They started with a valiant 2-3 home loss to Lazio, taking the lead early before defensive mistakes proved costly despite Ederson’s strike. Back on track next game, Atalanta beat Genoa 2-0 at home thanks to goals from Lookman and Ederson in a dominant display. Their attack exploded in the next game, hammering Empoli 3-0 away with Scamacca grabbing a brace and Koopmeiners also netting.
However, familiar issues resurfaced in their next match with a disappointing 1-2 home loss to champions Inter, punished twice due to passive first half play despite Scamacca’s temporary reply. Most recently they rallied dramatically to draw 1-1 away at Udinese courtesy of Ederson’s injury time equalizer after going behind to a first half goal. They might become genuine top 4 contenders this season if they can find more stability.
Napoli form analysis
Napoli has demonstrated both their explosive offensive ability and a few defensive blunders in recent games. They began the game with a 1-3 home loss to Fiorentina, equalizing through Osimhen but giving up three goals that looked incredibly cheap. Next, back to form, Napoli defeated Verona 1-3 on the road, largely owing to goals from Politano and Kvaratskhelia. However, they still had issues at the back in their most recent league match, giving up a two-goal lead at home to draw 2-2 with AC Milan as a result of careless defense.
Raspadori and Elmas’ goals in their most recent game, a professional 0-2 away victory over struggling Salernitana, indicated improvement. However, familiar issues arose in their latest game with late heartbreak, losing 0-1 at home to Empoli from a 90th minute winner after dominating throughout. Overall, Napoli are scintillating in attack with the likes of Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen thriving. But they must tighten up defensively to stay in the scudetto race this season after recent dropped points.
