Napoli vs Chievo Betting Tips and Predictions

On paper this should be a comfortable with for Napoli, but the pressure of being in the hunt for their first league title in over 25 years seems to be taking its toll. Napoli are without a win in their last three Serie A matches, although that run of games has seen them take on Juventus, Milan and Fiorentina. Facing more mediocre opposition in the form of mid-table Chievo should therefore give Napoli the chance to return to winning ways after five matches in all competitions without a victory. Napoli have not kept a clean sheet for four games so should go back to basics in defence, while striker Gonzalo Higuain has already hit 25 league goals this season and can be relied on to nick a goal.

Chievo are having a decent season and they should steer well clear of relegation trouble, with a place in the top half of Serie A definitely achievable for Rolando Maran’s men. With top goalscorer Alberto Paloschi leaving Chievo for Premier League outfit Swansea City during the recent transfer window there is a fear goals could dry up for Chievo, but they have still found the net in their last four matches. A trip to Stadio San Paolo – where Chievo have won on two of their last five visits – represents a no-pressure match and an opportunity to have an impact on the title race.

Napoli should win this match but it could well be a tight and tense match with little goal action. Knowing a win will send them top of the table – at least for 24 hours until Juventus travel to Atalanta – should focus the minds of I Ciucciarelli and ensure they get a first win in six matches. Napoli to win to nil at 4/6 with bet365 is our tip for Serie A’s big Saturday match and for a correct score we’re also backing Napoli to win 1-0 at 6/1 with bet365.