Cremonese vs Napoli prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2022-10-08 16:00.
Two sides at near opposite ends of the Serie A (SA) table prepare for battle, with relegation-zone occupants Cremonese hosting Scudetto chasing Napoli. Cremonese’s first season back in the top-flight in 26 years couldn’t have started any worse (D3, L5) as they’ve failed to win any of their opening eight SA games for only the second time in their history, previously doing so in their last SA campaign which ultimately ended up in relegation and a more than a quarter-century absence from Italy’s top league.
The Grey and Reds have at least shown signs of life recently, earning three hard fought draws in their last four matches. Manager Massimiliano Alvini will know sharing the spoils won’t be enough to keep his team up though, but having scored only once across their last four home league matches, and keeping just a single clean sheet from their last nine at home, shows Cremonese need sharpening all round.
Napoli can safely call themselves one of the most in-form teams in Europe, after starting the season undefeated in all competitions, and currently boasting a seven-game winning run. They’re not just winning but doing so emphatically, after scoring the most SA goals prior to the weekend, while becoming the first Italian team to score 10+ goals in their opening three UEFA Champions League Group Stage fixtures!
The Blues will therefore roll into the Stadio Giovanni Zini for their first match against Cremonese this century full of confidence and looking to end the round at the summit of SA once again. But Napoli must be wary not to bank the three-points before kickoff, as they’ve failed to win three of their last six league ties against promoted opposition (D1, L2).
Players to watch: Cremonese’s David Okereke has scored his side’s opener in six of his last seven goalscoring outings, while Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has scored four of his last six goals for club and country between the 60th and 75th minute.
Hot stat: Napoli have only lost one of their last 18 SA away games when starting as the favourite (W13, D4).