Napoli vs Como prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2024-10-03 16:30.
[p]A 2-0 victory over Monza last Sunday was Napoliâs fifth competitive win across the last six outings (D1) and ensured they topped the Serie A table for the first time in 483 days. The arrival of newcomers Como will have the home fans believing their side will still be top come the end of the weekend given they have won all five competitive home matches here this term, scoring 12 goals across the last four.[/p]
[p]Some may call it the Antonio Conte effect after the Italian boss helped Napoli register four clean sheets in their opening six league matches, as many as in their previous 31 Serie A outings! In fact, the Partenopei celebrated a third consecutive clean sheet in their win over Monza for the first time since February 2023 when they were on their way to the title, so theyâll hope thatâs a good omen moving forward. Â [/p]
[p]Back-to-back 3-2 victories have kick-started Comoâs season, as the Serie A newcomers enter the round sat in the top half with eight points (W2, D2, L2). Cesc FĂ bregasâ men could become a very popular team to watch if they continue in this vein as each of their last three matches have now seen both teams find the net at least twice, so entertainment seems a near certainty here.[/p]
[p]Incredibly, this is a sixth competitive road trip this season for Como after they celebrated their first away win against Atalanta last week (D1, L3). That record hints at a certain vulnerability on the road, and with Como conceding first before half-time in all five, going on to trail âto nilâ at the break in four, a slow start could again be their undoing.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Alessandro Buongiorno has had a positive influence on Napoli since his return to the squad, with the Partenopei conceding just once in five league matches (W4, D1). Andrea Belottiâs first goal for Como turned out to be a winner last time out, but an appearance here may not be a positive omen as he has only beaten Napoli twice in his previous 20 personal meetings (D6, L12), despite scoring five goals. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Napoli have scored a league-high four goals beyond the 75th minute, whilst Como have conceded a league-high five during this period.[/p]
[p][i]Written by TomĂĄĆĄ VlasĂĄk[/i][/p]