Serie A Showdown: Napoli Hunt Victory, Pisa Look for Miracle!
Can Pisa Break Napoli’s Unbeaten Streak?
Napoli walk into their clash with AC Pisa full of confidence. At the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Antonio Conte’s men have been unstoppable. With 15 matches unbeaten and a dozen home games without defeat, Napoli look ready to extend their dominance.
Pisa, on the other hand, have struggled. Their last six games produced just one win and two losses. Scoring has been a problem, averaging just one goal per match. Defence has also been shaky, conceding more than a goal per game.
Napoli’s Form is Fearsome
Napoli have won 4 of their last 6 games, drawing the other two. Defensively, they are rock solid, allowing only 0.5 goals per game. Offensively, they score 1.67 goals per match and take over 16 shots, testing goalkeepers constantly.
Home form is even more impressive. In the last three games at the Maradona, Napoli have won twice and drawn once, conceding just 0.67 goals per match. They control the ball 64.3% of the time, dominating possession and tempo. Players like Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay, and Lorenzo Lucca are ready to lead attacks.
Pisa Struggles on the Road
AC Pisa have a mixed record away from home. They won 3 of their last 6 away games, but league form shows struggles. Pisa are winless in 6 of their last 7 matches and have only scored 1 goal per game in recent Serie A games.
Key players are missing too. Raúl Albiol is suspended, which could hurt Pisa’s defense. Napoli will also miss Miguel Gutiérrez and Romelu Lukaku, but their squad depth still gives them a huge advantage.
Tactical Battle Lines
Napoli are expected to play a 4-1-4-1 system. Vanja Milinković-Savić will start in goal, with Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Jesus, and Olivera in defense. Lobotka will anchor midfield, while Politano, Anguissa, De Bruyne, and McTominay push forward. Lorenzo Lucca leads the attack.
Pisa will likely line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Adrian Šemper in goal will be supported by Canestrelli, Caracciolo, and Lusuardi in defense. Midfielders Touré, Marin, Aebischer, and Angori will try to control the game, with Tramoni and Wendel Meister supporting Stefano Moreo up front.
Prediction: Napoli Expected to Triumph
The numbers heavily favor Napoli. With unbeaten streaks, superior possession, attacking firepower, and a home advantage, Conte’s men are expected to claim all three points. Pisa have struggled to string results together and will face a tough test.Predicted scoreline: Napoli 2 – 0 Pisa
Probability of Napoli victory: 70%
