Parma vs Napoli Predictions

• Napoli have won four of their last five games to nil
• The visitors conceded just 0.6 xG in last weekend’s draw with Genoa
• Parma have lost their previous two and they’re struggling to create chances

Napoli can take step towards title

Napoli dropped two crucial points in the Serie A title race last weekend, with Genoa netting a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw in Naples. However, the Partenopei restricted Genoa to just 0.6 xG in that clash, so they should fare better in this visit to Parma.

The hosts have lost consecutive games to Como and Empoli ahead of an encounter with the league leaders. The hosts are four points clear of the bottom three with two games left, so there’s a risk that they slide into danger with a defeat. However, their dipping performances have put them into that position, so Napoli should be confident about getting a result.

Parma generated just 0.3 xG in last weekend’s loss to Empoli, which came off the back of a 1-0 home defeat to Como. They’ve generated at least 1.0 xG in only two of their previous eight games, while Napoli have won four of their last five matches to nil.

Conte knows how to close out league campaigns and he’ll be looking for his side to hold firm defensively in this trip. The Partenopei have scored exactly once in four of their last five away trips, so back this to be a low-scoring game with the hosts getting a vital 1-0 win.