Prediction: Napoli vs Cremonese

Verdict: Napoli half-time/full-time

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Unibet

Simply looking to extend on their remarkable Serie A campaign, Napoli will welcome Cremonese to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday night.

Napoli

Starting with the hosts, last seen putting in yet another thumping display as they cruised their way to a 3-0 romp away at Spezia, Napoli are in the midst of what has become a history-making campaign. Only continuing to gain a string of plaudits from across Europe, the Azzurri are breezing their way towards a first Serie A crown since 1990. Opening up this weekend’s fixtures holding a remarkable 13-point buffer over the chasing pack, Luciano Spalletti’s side find the mood in their camp at a famous high. Simply looking to extend on their stellar purple patch on Sunday night, the former Inter Milan boss has seen his high-flying squad suffer just a single top-flight defeat so far this season. Quickly gaining a reputation for their free-scoring displays on either side of the World Cup’s winter break, Napoli are also excited by the Champions League return next week. Already with one hand on this year’s Serie A title, Spalletti’s superstars are rightfully tipped as a runaway pick here.

Team News

Now bagging 15 strikes in as many appearances on either side of the World Cup break, attacking talisman Victor Osimhen will spearhead Napoli’s charge on Sunday night.

Making his return from a long-term injury issue, 31-year-old Diego Demme could play some part this weekend.

Cremonese

As for the visitors, while Cremonese might have stunned almost everyone across Italy as they opened February with a stunning 2-1 win away at Roma while on Coppa Italia duties, Davide Ballardini’s men came crashing back down to earth last weekend. Putting in a nightmare display on home soil as they were eventually hit with a 2-0 loss at the hands of Leece, the Tigers are freefalling their way towards an immediate Serie B return this year. Sat rock-bottom of the table and already 10 points adrift of safety, fans around the Stadio Giovanni Zini will know that their side face a huge challenge here. However, while the Lombardy-based outfit might be tipped as a landslide underdog on Sunday night, they will be boosted by their stunning last visit to Naples last month. Extending on their Coppa Italia adventure on January 17th as they claimed a penalties victory at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Cremonese will be desperate for another miracle.

Team News

Cremonese are sweating over the fitness of both David Okereke and Cyriel Dessers when they travel to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday night.

The likes of Giacomo Quagliata, Christian Acella and Cristian Buonaiuto are also expected to miss out this weekend.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides last faced off back on January 17th, Cremonese picked up a famous penalties victory while on Coppa Italia duties.
• However, Sunday’s guests have managed to claim just eight Serie A points from their 21 top-flight matchups this season.
• Napoli open this weekend’s fixtures holding a commanding 13-point buffer at the top of the Serie A table.
• Spalletti’s side have won 16 of their previous 17 Serie A matchups – a run that stems all the way back to August 31st.
• Attacking talisman Victor Osimhen has bagged 15 strikes in as many appearances on either side of the World Cup break.

Conclusion

While Cremonese might have caused a major Coppa Italia upset at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona last month, Serie A’s leading relegation scrappers face an almighty challenge on Sunday night. Opening up this weekend’s fixtures holding a stunning 13-point buffer at the top of the table, the Blues will simply be looking to lay down another marker here. Winning 16 of their last 17 top-flight matchups – a run that stems all the way back to August 31st – Napoli also have one attacking superstar who is enjoying a remarkable flurry. Once again bagging a brace in last weekend’s 3-0 romp away at Spezia, Osimhen has now bagged 15 strikes in as many appearances on either side of the World Cup break. Leading the chase for this season’s Golden Boot, we’re backing the Nigerian ace to get himself on the score sheet once again.

Verdict: Napoli half-time/full-time

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Unibet