Match Day 8
Napoli vs Sassuolo
Monday, October 8th, 2018
01:00am (GMT+8 Timing)
Stadium: Stadio San Paolo
Napoli:
Last five matches form: L W W W L
Average goals per match: 1.86
Average goals against per match: 1.43
Top Scorer: Lorenzo Insigne (5)
Sassuolo:
Last five matches form: W L W W L
Average goals per match: 2.14
Average goals against per match: 1.71
Top Scorer: Kevin Prince Boateng (3)
Runners up last season, Napoli may have endured a number of significant changes over the summer but haven't let that put them off their stride too much, and have already established themselves as the team most likely to challenge defending champions Juventus. Next up it's this home game versus Sassuolo.
Napoli's winning run came to an end last weekend as they were put in their place against Juventus. They certainly rebounded in good style in midweek in the Champions' League though when overcoming Liverpool at home in what was an impressive performance.
Sassuolo also had a disappointing result in Serie A last weekend when slumping to a heavy defeat at home to AC Milan. They still sit fifth in the league though having had a positive start overall and will be looking to bounce back with a positive result in this one.
Napoli won this fixture 3-1 last season with the reverse game in Sassuolo ending in a 1-1 draw.
Sassoulo look to hold the edge when it comes to injuries and suspensions, with only Federico Peluso missing. Napoli must do without the injured Vlad Chiriches, Amin Younes and Alex Meret in addition to the suspended Mário Rui.
There are a few factors in favour of the visitors here, namely a slightly fitter squad and not having had a game in midweek. Napoli were so impressive against Jurgen Klopp's men though that we can't oppose them here.
Prediction: Napoli 2 - 1 Sassuolo