Napoli vs. Parma: Pre-Match Analysis and Prediction
Synopsis
Serie A giants Napoli will lock horns with relegation-threatened Parma at the Stadio San Paolo on Sunday afternoon. The match promises to be an entertaining affair as Napoli looks to cement their position in the top four, while Parma aims to boost their survival hopes.
Team News
Napoli
Napoli will be without the services of key defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who is suspended for the match. However, manager Gennaro Gattuso has a number of options to replace him, including Nikola Maksimovic and Vlad Chiriches.
Parma
Parma has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match. Manager Roberto D'Aversa is expected to field a strong team as they look to secure a vital three points.
Predicted Lineups
Napoli
(4-3-3) Meret; Di Lorenzo, Manolas, Maksimovic, Mario Rui; Fabian Ruiz, Demme, Zielinski; Lozano, Mertens, Insigne
Parma
(3-5-2) Sepe; Iacoponi, Bani, Osorio; Laurini, Hernani, Grassi, Brugman, Kurtic; Gervinho, Cornelius
Prediction
Napoli will be heavy favorites to win the match. They are in excellent form, having won their last four Serie A matches. Parma, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency all season and is currently in danger of relegation.
However, Parma has shown that they can be a dangerous team on their day. They defeated Juventus 1-0 earlier this season and held Inter Milan to a 2-2 draw.
The match is likely to be decided by Napoli's attacking quality. The likes of Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens, and Hirving Lozano are all capable of producing moments of magic.
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