Napoli vs Pescara Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Napoli made it two wins from two in 2017 as they booked a Coppa Italia quarter-final spot on Tuesday night. The Partenopei saw off Spezia 3-1 at the San Paolo, continuing a strong run of form which kicked off at the tail end of last year. That’s lifted them to third place in the standings, while they’re seven points off Juventus and just three off Roma. A top three spot will be their minimum ambition this term, and they can boost those hopes with a victory against bottom side Pescara on Sunday.

The visitors have an awful away record, while they have a terrible record in general this season. They’re still searching for a win outside of their victory by default at Sassuolo, where they were handed the points despite a 2-1 defeat. They’re now eight points off safety, and they’re likely to struggle again when they make the trip to Naples.

Napoli have won 70% of their Serie A matches at the San Paolo this season, losing just once at home. The hosts come into this game on the back of an eight game unbeaten run in Serie A, winning four straight in front of their own fans in all competitions. Given that Pescara have lost 67% of their away trips this term, they should be worried about this trip. In fact, the Biancazzurri have avoided defeat in just two of their away matches.

On the bright side, Pescara have averaged a goal per game on the road, scoring in 67% of their away trips so far. 64% of their goals this term have come in away matches, while they’ve found the net in 50% of their defeats on their travels. They should be able to extend that strong record, given that Napoli aren’t exactly solid at the back. The hosts even conceded against a Serie B side at home in midweek.

Napoli have conceded in 70% of their home games, while 40% of their matches at the San Paolo have seen the Partenopei win and concede. Given that the hosts have conceded 1.2 goals per game at home, and let in a goal in four of their last five here, we can see Pescara scoring. Given that they’ve won and conceded in their two matches so far this year, we’re going with Napoli and BTTS as our tip here, which is 8/5 with bet365.