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

Published at :December 21, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Modified at :December 27, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Jose Mourinho’s side have fallen to 8th spot in the Serie A league table after loss to Bologna

Roma were in the Champions League spot just a couple of weeks ago but again have now fallen out of the zone. Consistency has been a big problem for them and it is again building up to damage their momentum. They have only won twice in the last five games in all competitions. Roma are currently battling at 8th spot in the points table with 25 points and three points away from the 4th spot.

Napoli are the defending champions of this season but things haven’t gone in their favor this season. They are currently struggling at 5th spot with 8 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 16 games. Their defense has been a big headache for them and the void left by Min-Jae Kim is clearly visible. Their attack also isn’t in same firing form as last season with Osimhen and Khvicha finding it tough this season.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 24 December 2023 at (1:15 AM IST)

Location: Stadio Olimpico, Roma

Form:

AS Roma (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-L

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

Player to Watch

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia started this season very timidly and was subject of big criticism but he has fought way back. He has scored five goals and has provided three assists so far in 15 appearances and has looked back to his best. Kvaratskhelia is the main key in Napoli’s attack and his performance mostly decides the fate of Napoli.

Romelu Lukaku (AS Roma)

Romelu Lukaku has looked a different beast this season and has rejuvenated his career in Italy again. He has scored 12 goals for Roma so far in 19 appearances. More than just goals, his leadership quality has been brilliant on field. With clouds of Dybala’s availability for this match, Roma’s whole attack burden will be on Lukaku.

Match Facts

AS Roma are unbeaten in last 9 home games
Napoli haven’t lost to Roma in last 7 meetings
Napoli have lost only one game away from home this season

Injury and Team News

Roma have been struggling with injuries since the start of the season and nothing has changed much. There are currently four names on their injury table which are Smalling, Aouar, Dybala and Abraham.

Napoli have three names unavailable due to injury. Anguissa, Elmas and Olivera are injured and out.

Head to Head (Last 28 matches)

AS Roma- 9

Napoli- 14

Draw- 5

Predicted Lineup

AS Roma Predicted lineup:

Patricio; Mancini, Llorente, N’Dicka; Kristensen, Cristante, Paredes, Bove, El Shaarawy; Pellegrini; Lukaku

Napoli Predicted lineup:

Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Natan; Anguissa, Lobotka, Cajuste; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia

Match Prediction for AS Roma vs Napoli

Both teams are not in the best of forms and we can expect a tight game. With doubts over Dybala’s availability, Roma have an extra burden to tackle. Their defense has already been struggling and if Napoli’s attackers click, Roma will have a tough day at the office. We expect Napoli to win this game.

Prediction: AS Roma 1-2 Napoli

Telecast

India: Jio Cinema

UK: Discovery+ App, Discovery+, and TNT Sports 2.

US: Paramount+

Nigeria: Sporty TV

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