Atalanta vs Napoli: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Both teams are separated by just one point going into the clash.

Atalanta have had a mixed start to the Serie A season, sitting in fifth place after 12 matches with 20 points. However, things are slowly starting to click for them; they have won two and drawn one of their last four matches. With many injuries to deal with in the opening matches, Gasperini has done a wonderful job to put his team in the top 5.

Walter Mazzarri will try to start his tenure with a win in this match as he replaces Garcia, who was fired after a poor run of results. Napoli currently occupy the 4th spot in the table with 21 points, ten points behind league leaders Inter Milan. In their last match, they lost to Empoli, marking the end of Garcia's time in the club. While they have been unable to defend the Scudetto so far, the higher hierarchy feels a change of management could ignite a new spark. In this match, Napoli will have the toughest task so far.

Kick-Off:

Sat, 25 Nov 10:30 pm (IST)

Location: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo

Form:

Atalanta(in all competitions) : D-W-L-W-D

Napoli(in all competitions) : L-D-W-D-W

Player to Watch

Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta)

Since his move from West Ham United, Scamacca has rediscovered his goalscoring form and is enjoying a fruitful campaign this campaign with him leading the Atalanta charts. In 9 matches he has played so far, he has scored 5 goals and provided 1 assist and will aim to continue to do so.

Matteo Politano (Napoli)

In this season's campaign, Politano has been one of the best players for Naples. With his tricks and directness, he has continually toyed with defenders and contributed to 8 goals so far from 12 matches. Having made the right wing his own, he has scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists for his teammates.

Match Facts

• Atalanta drew away to Udinese in the last match
• Napoli lost to Empoli in the last match
• Napoli have won the last three matches against Atalanta

Injury and Team News

Several Atalanta players have been sidelined as a result of injuries so far this season. Due to injuries, he will be missing 8 players for this match, including De Ketelaere, Toure, Holm, Scalvini, and Ruggeri. Gasperini will have access to experienced defenders Toloi and Palomino. De Roon is also suspended for this match, which will be a major blow for him.

A host of players will be absent from Walter Mazzarri's first match. As a result of a calf injury, first-choice goalkeeper Meret will be out for a couple of matches. Demme and Mario Rui are also out due to thigh and muscle injuries. Osimhen is back in training and will not be able to play due to fatigue as well as Zielinski, who is suffering from a virus and is unable to play.

Head to Head (Last 29 matches)

Atalanta-12

Napoli-12

Draw-5

Predicted lineup for Atalanta vs Napoli

Atalanta Predicted lineup (3-4-2-1) :

Juan Musso; Toloi, Djimsiti, Kolasinac,Hateboer, Koopmeiners, Ederson, Zappacosta, Pasalic, Lookman, Scamacca

Napoli Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1) :

Gollini; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Ostigard, Olivera, Anguissa, Lobotka, Elmas, Politano, Raspadori, Kvaratskhelia

Match Prediction for Atalanta vs Napoli

Two of the top five sides in the division will battle against each other in this exciting match. Gasperini will aim to take advantage of the match against Napoli's new manager. However, both teams have not been in the best of forms, which will make it a balanced match. This match is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Atalanta 2-2 Napoli

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