Frosinone vs Napoli
Serie A
Saturday
19th August 2023
Stadio Benito Stirpe
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 1 of the Serie A fixture between Frosinone and Napoli.
Frosinone vs Napoli: Preview
Frosinone form analysis
Frosinone’s form towards the end of last season was excellent, winning 4 and drawing 1 of their last 5 league games. Key wins came against promotion rivals Pisa (3-1) and Ternana (3-2). They also beat Reggina (3-1) convincingly and drew 0-0 with Südtirol.
Frosinone scored 11 goals across the 5 matches, shared around the team. Borrelli was in excellent form with 3 goals. Defensively they were reasonably solid, conceding just 6 goals while keeping 2 clean sheets.
Their home and away form was strong – winning their last 2 away games and remaining unbeaten in their last 4 home Overall, Frosinone gained momentum at the perfect time to seal promotion to Serie A. Maintaining their goalscoring form and defensive resilience will be critical next season.
Napoli form analysis
Napoli’s league form leading into the final day was inconsistent – 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 games. They picked up wins against Inter Milan (3-1) and Sampdoria (2-0) but dropped points in draws with Roma (1-1) and Bologna (2-2). Their defeat came against mid-table Monza (0-2).
Napoli scored 8 goals across the 5 games, with Osimhen netting 4. However, they were kept scoreless by Monza which was concerning. Defensively there were some cracks showing as they conceded 5 goals, while keeping just 2 clean sheets. Overall, Napoli’s form declined after an excellent first half of the season. Recapturing their attacking flair and defensive solidity will be critical in the title run-in.
Frosinone vs Napoli: Predictions
The hosts have an incredible home record built in the last season, where they ended up being crowned Serie B champions. However, the club will face an intense season this time around. Napoli are expected to kick off the season in style with a dominant win.
The defending champions have conceded five goals in their last three games on the road in Serie A. Therefore a clean sheet is not to be expected of them.