Napoli - Atalanta
11.04 15:00
Ever since Napoli changed their coach, they didn’t lose a single game. It’s true they didn’t win too, but the arrival of Donadoni has clearly strengthened this team up. Their fighting spirit is clearly on a higher level and their players are giving their best to prove themselves to the new team managers as much as possible. They’re hosting Atalanta, whose form is in a downfall and maybe this match is a real opportunity for Donadoni to get his first victory on Napoli’s bench. “Don” has smaller problems with the squad cause his goalie Iezzo is still not ready, so Navarro will continue replacing him between the posts. Contini is suspended, whereas Maggio is out for the season due to injury. Still, the biggest question mark is Lavezzi’s status for this game. Extraordinary striker is still fighting his injury, and it’s questionable if he’ll take his place in the starting lineup in this clash. The hosts’ lineup could look like this: Navarro – Sanatcroce, Cannavaro, Rinaudo – Grava, Blasi, Pazienza, Hamsik, Mannini – Pia, Zalayeta.
On a downfall
Atalanta won only once in their last five matches and there’s no doubt their form is dramatically getting worse. There are still no reasons to worry cause they’ve already collected enough points and don’t need to be concerned about their status in Serie A for this season. A few times this year they’ve shown they can surprise even the best teams (beat Inter and Roma) but also totally disappoint. That inconsistency was their biggest problems during this season and that’s one reason they don’t hold a better position in the table right now. They’re entering this match pretty weakened cause their main offensive midfielders Doni, Cerci and Pinto won’t be able to play today, just like suspended defender Peluso. Goalie Coppola also won’t be on the team so all Atalanta’s lines will be weakened. Their squad could look like the following: Consigli – Garics, Talamonti, Manfredini, Bellini - Defendi, Guarente, Cigarini, Padoin – Valdes - Floccari.
Heading in different directions
While Napoli’s form is on a rise, Atalanta is on a solid downfall. If this match had a competitive significance, I’d undoubtedly suggest a home win, however, since both teams stopped worrying about their Serie A status, all final outcomes are possible. The game will be played in a relaxed mood, and both teams’ players will have a chance to prove their football skills. The most is expected from Hamsik for Napoli and Floccari in Atalanta. Defenses will be secondary in this clash, and it’d be pretty interesting betting on the over. The odds are quite high and it’s surely worth a try.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals, Odds 2.25
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