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November 25, 8:00 PM CET, in the 13th round of the Italian Serie A, Atalanta and Napoli go head-to-head. The game will take place at the "Atleti Azzurri d'Italia" stadium (Bergamo).
- Atalanta
- Napoli
- What's the Score, Historically?
- Injury Report
- Bookmaker Odds
- My Take
Atalanta
Strengths: Aerial combat, set-piece attack, attack from the wings;
Weaknesses: Avoiding offside;
Recently, Atalanta has been firing on all cylinders, winning 5 games and drawing 3 in their last 10 matches. In their latest Serie A outing, they drew 1-1 away to Udinese. Atalanta currently stands at 5th in the league table with 20 points from 12 games, boasting a goal difference of 20:11. Atalanta's top scorer is Scamacca with 5 goals and 1 assist.
Playing at home, "La Dea" has logged 7 games this season, registering 5 wins and 1 draw.
Napoli
Strengths: Set-piece attack and defense, counter-attacks, free kicks, creating chances, creating chances through individual skill, attack from the wings, finishing;
Weaknesses: Avoiding offside;
Napoli has been on a roll, boasting a five-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. However, they hit a snag in their last Serie A game, losing 0-1 at home to Empoli, prompting a coaching change. Napoli sits at 4th in the league table with 21 points, claiming a goal difference of 24:13. Osimhen spearheads Napoli's scoring charts with 6 goals.
Away from home, Napoli has played 8 games, coming out victorious in 6, and drawing 2.
What's the Score, Historically?
Since 2003, Atalanta and Napoli have faced off 39 times. Atalanta has won 15 games, although Napoli's win record isn't explicitly detailed in the sources. Atalanta averaged 1.4 points per game, scoring a grand total of 56 goals in these encounters.
Injury Report
No specific injury updates are available for either Atalanta or Napoli in the provided sources.
Bookmaker Odds
Bookmakers see no clear favorite in this match. The odds for an Atalanta win are set at -2.65. A draw can be wagered on at a coefficient of -3.45. Napoli's win is priced at -2.60. The bookmaker anticipates both teams to play offensively. Liga Stavok betting company offers odds of -2.03 for "Under 2.5 Total" and -1.80 for "Over 2.5 Total"
My Take
Atalanta frequently ranks among the top tier in Italian football, but they struggle with consistency, often dropping points in games they should win. Napoli is currently grappling with management issues, having parted ways with their coach during the summer and replacing him before the international break. Both teams share a common trait of inconsistency. Therefore, for the upcoming game, I recommend betting on the over total, as both teams have strong offenses but occasionally show weaknesses on defense: over 3 total - O3.5 - 2.33.
- Ahead of the upcoming match on November 25, both Atalanta and Napoli will square off in the Italian Serie A.
- Playing at home, Atalanta has demonstrated impressive form, winning 5 games and drawing 1 in their last 6 matches at the "Atleti Azzurri d'Italia" stadium (Bergamo).
- Historically, Atalanta has won 15 games against Napoli since 2003, maintaining a consistent average of 1.4 points per game.
- Injury updates for Atalanta and Napoli are not available in the provided sources.
- Betting on the over total seems promising due to both teams' offenses and occasional defensive weaknesses. The odds for over 3 total goals are -2.33.
