ITALY: Serie A – Round 11
Napoli’s Strengths and Weaknesses: Napoli has displayed a powerful offensive game this season. A standout player is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has scored 7 goals, a remarkable performance. Additionally, Romelu Lukaku has been a strong contributor with 4 goals and 4 assists, bolstering the team’s success. Napoli has generated a significant number of goals (18 goals in 10 matches), supported by their xG values (15.9 xG). Their defense is also stable, having conceded only 5 goals, while their opponents’ xG is just 8.2.
Atalanta’s Strengths and Weaknesses: Atalanta is strong in both offense and defense. Mateo Retegui stands out with 10 goals, and his xG value is 6.7, indicating he efficiently converts his opportunities. Atalanta has scored more goals (26) than Napoli but has also conceded more (14). Consequently, their defense may be slightly more vulnerable, providing opportunities for Napoli’s attackers.
Playing Style and Formations: Both teams utilize a similar 3-4-3 formation, emphasizing wingers’ involvement in attacks. For Napoli, this formation works effectively, especially with Lukaku and Kvaratskhelia’s activity. For Atalanta, Retegui and De Ketelaere are the primary threats.
Low-Risk Tip:
- Over 2 Goals in the Match (Asian Goal Line)
- Both Napoli and Atalanta have strong attacking resources, and their previous matches have been high-scoring. Given Atalanta’s defensive weaknesses and Napoli’s home efficiency, this is likely to be a goal-rich match.
Odds: 1.44 – Safe Kelly: 4%
- Low Risk: Both Teams to Score – Yes
- Atalanta’s offensive section is strong, with Mateo Retegui particularly excelling in scoring. His presence and Atalanta’s consistently high xG values make it likely they will score.