Napoli vs Palermo Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Round two of the Coppa Italia is set to be underway

Napoli will begin their Coppa Italia campaign with a round two clash against Palermo at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples. The winner of this game will earn the right to face Lazio in the RO16. The Blues are off to a great start in the league and find themselves just one point behind league Torino. They have won three, lost and drawn one each so far this season.

Palermo on the other hand find themselves in the lower half of the Serie B table. They have lost, won and drawn two each in their opening six games and are placed 12th on the table with eight points. The Eagles will need to up their tempo and put their best foot forward against Napoli if they wish to go further into the championship. 

Kick Off

Friday, September 27, 12:30 AM IST

Form

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

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

Players to watch 

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)

Kvaratskhelia has stood up to the occasion and has become Napoli’s top man upfront in the process. He has not let his side be affected by the departure of Victor Osimhen and is currently Napoli’s highest goal contribution with two goals and assists each. The Georgian international is known for his ball distribution, goalscoring instincts and unmatched positioning.

Sebastiano Desplanches(Palermo)

The shot-stopper has been Palermo’s finest player so far this season. He has been one of the positives for the Eagles despite a ‘not so convincing’ run of performances. His long shot-saving abilities, pinpoint reflexes and high claims make him a tough keeper to play against. Desplanches will need to be at his best and keep Napoli’s attacking line at bay.

Match facts

• Napoli are undefeated in their last four outings
• Napoli have scored 34 goals against Palermo
• This will be the first clash between the two sides since 2017

Napoli vs Palermo: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Napoli to win – 2/7 by Bet365
• Tip 2: Romelu Lukaku to score anytime – 1/1 by SkyBet
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 3/4 by Betfair

Injury & Team News

Alex Meret remains doubtful for the Gli Azzurri while Palermo might miss the services of Claudio Gomes in this Coppa Italia fixture.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 22

Napoli wins – 11

Palermo wins – 7

Draws – 4

Predicted Lineup 

Napoli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Elia (GK); Di Lorenzo, Amir, Alessandro, Olivera; Frank, Lobotka; Politano, McTominay, Kvaratskhelia; Lukaku

Palermo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sebastiano (GK); Salim, Lonut, Dimitris, Niccolo; Jacopo, Vasic; Roberto, Filippo, Mariano; Thomas

Prediction for Napoli vs Palermo

Napoli are the clear favourites coming in this game because of their recent run of form. Palermo on the contrary have had mixed season so far. Therefore, we expect Napoli to pull off a 3-1 win at home. 

Prediction: Napoli 3-1 Palermo

Telecast for Napoli vs Palermo

TBD

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