In the upcoming clash, Salernitana, still in search of their first win this season, will host defending Serie A champions Napoli at Stadio Arechi.
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Salernitana, led by Filippo Inzaghi, has endured a challenging start to the season, failing to secure a single victory in their first ten matches.
They are determined to break this winless streak, with the hope of defeating Napoli for the first time since their promotion.
Despite playing Napoli four times since their return to Serie A in 2021, Salernitana has managed to claim only one point from these encounters.
Their most memorable result was a 1-1 draw against Napoli in April, which delayed Napoli’s championship celebrations.
Boulaye Dia played a crucial role in that fixture, and his performance could be key for the home side in the upcoming match.
Napoli, on the other hand, is coming off a remarkable comeback against Milan, where they fought back from a 2-0 deficit to secure a draw.
Their results away from home have been notably stronger this season, earning 11 points out of a possible 15.
Rudi Garcia’s team is determined to secure a strong start at Stadio Arechi, knowing that a defeat could push them out of the European places.
Team News:
Salernitana has struggled to find the back of the net this season, with Boulaye Dia contributing to 50% of their six league goals in 2023-24.
However, they face challenges due to the suspension of Norbert Gyomber and the absence of Federico Fazio.
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen remains sidelined with a muscle injury, leaving Garcia with a choice between Giacomo Raspadori and Giovanni Simeone as the leading striker.
Raspadori, who scored a brilliant free-kick against Milan, might get the nod.
Possible Lineups:
Salernitana Possible Starting Lineup:
- Ochoa;
- Lovato, Daniliuc, Pirola;
- Maggiore, Coulibaly, Bradaric, Mazzocchi;
- Candreva, Dia;
- Cabral
Napoli Possible Starting Lineup:
- Meret;
- Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Ostigard, Olivera;
- Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski;
- Politano, Raspadori, Kvaratskhelia
Prediction:
In this match, Napoli is favored due to their strong performance and Salernitana’s struggles. We predict a score of Salernitana 1-3 Napoli, but football always holds surprises.
Stay tuned for the exciting clash between Salernitana and Napoli at Stadio Arechi.
